Burnham announces new rules to end 'rip-off parking charges'

• Andy Burnham outlines new rules to address excessive private parking fines.
• Penalties are seen as too harsh on motorists penalized for parking on private land.
• Scottish drivers can challenge unfair parking charges under a new code of practice.
• The new Private Parking Code is a step in the right direction, according to the RAC.
• The government aims to put the brakes on rip-off parking charges and car scams.