article_snippet: You return a minute late to find a parking ticket slapped on your windscreen.
article_snippet: Very soon shoppers and drivers will also benefit from 10 minute 'grace periods' for council-controlled parking, whether it's on or off-street, paid or free.
article_snippet: It means you won't get fined for being a few minutes late.
article_snippet: And in another victory for common sense parking at an out-of-order meter will not result in a fine if there is no other way to pay.
highlights_snippet: Grace period will apply to on and off-street council parking, paid or free .
  