PARKING fines in York are to be restructured, leading to increased revenue for city chiefs.

The current £60 fine is to be replaced by a two-tier structure, with fines of £50 or £70 depending on the offence.

City of York Council's ruling executive has agreed to the change, which has been prompted by Government legislation.

As a result of the new system, the council's revenue from fines will increase by 2.3 per cent - or about £15,000.

The latest part of the Traffic Management Act is being rolled out nationwide, making a range of changes to parking law. All councils have been told to introduce two-tier fine systems, to reflect the difference between minor indiscretions such as staying slightly too long in a car-park and major ones such as parking in a bus-stop.

As revealed in The Press earlier this month, York councillors were asked to choose between fines of £40 and £60 or £50 and £70. They have now opted for the latter. As at present, all fines will be halved if paid within 14 days.

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