Surge in customer details passed to private parking firms by the DVLA

Figures released by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) show that the number of drivers' details released to private parking companies has been increasing over the years.

Over 3.2 million motorists' details were passed to parking firms in the first six months of this financial year - a 20% increase on the same period last year. 

The DVLA receives £2.50 for every driver's records, which it says it uses to cover the costs of providing requested information.

See our guide for more info on private parking firms. 

What are private parking firms?

Private parking firms 

If you get an unfair ticket in a private car park, DON'T automatically pay it. These supposed 'fines' handed out are merely invoices, often unenforceable.

There are three very different routes to fight unfair tickets, and the best route for you is likely to depend on whether the company that issued the ticket is part of a trade body and how militant you want to be.