A NEW parking law could cost you thousands but most people know nothing about it, it has been revealed.
Thousands of drivers could be affected but the council say it is cracking down on a “selfish minority”.
Under new rules brought in by Glasgow City Council, drivers who fail to pay parking fines could be subject to harsh penalties.
The regulations have been tightened to squeeze motorists who refuse to cough up for multiple fines.
If your parking catches the attention of a traffic warden in the city, they will now be able to check whether you have unpaid fines on your record.
More than three and your car will be flagged and a notification sent to the local impound to seize the vehicle.
Not only will this leave careless parkers stranded without a motor, but it can also result in rapidly rising bills.
To get your car back, you will have to pay a £150 release fee to the impound.
That will be on top of a £20 storage fee for each day it was kept there.
The council has made the move after more than 1800 drivers were recorded as having more than three unpaid tickets in 2023.
However, it is not clear whether a ticket will be counted as “unpaid” if it is subject to an appeal.
Officials also confirmed that the amount charged on penalty notices will be increasing from £60 to £100, reduced by 50% if paid within 14 days.
The changes are set to come into force from next month.
Councillor Angus Millar, City Convener for Transport, said: “Parking regulations are in place to keep the network moving and protect vulnerable road users from harm.
“The vast majority of people see the sense in sticking to these rules, but there is a selfish minority that believes they can do as they please on the road network.
“Receiving a penalty charge notice should send a clear message on how cars should be parked.
“But where drivers repeatedly ignore efforts to enforce parking regulations, it should be expected that stiffer action will be taken.
“The best way to avoid this expense is to consider other road users in the first place and park legally.”
It comes after it emerged that seven in 10 Brit drivers are making a major Highway Code error thanks to “politeness”.
