John O'Roarke, managing director at LV, said the lack of free parking in council areas was "putting increasing pressure on cash-strapped motorists", with many "resorting to parking illegally".
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"This problem is being exacerbated as councils increase the number of paid parking zones in their areas and take on more parking attendants to police them, " said Mr O'Roarke.