Drivers who park in a designated parking area will be fined £70 if they make a mistake. In some areas, road users, motorists and drivers are even fined £130 if they are found to have parked their car in more than one parking space.
Motorpoint car expert Tim Roddy stressed that double-bay parking was “not the answer”. “While I can understand the feelings of motorists concerned about damage to their vehicles in busy car parks, double-bay parking is not the answer,” he said.
“Not only does this put car owners at risk of fines, but selfish parking habits can make drivers’ parking problems worse, increasing congestion and slowing down the whole process.
”If you are really concerned about your car being damaged while parking, your best option is to park at the rear of the lot, where it is generally quieter and other cars are less likely to park next to you.”
Graham Conway, managing director of Select Car Leasing, said: “Private and public car parks are increasingly adopting a zero tolerance policy for parking within the white lines of allocated parking spaces.
”Even minor errors, such as a wheel running slightly out of bounds, can result in a penalty notice (PCN) of up to £100 depending on the location.”
According to britishparking.co.uk, your vehicle must be parked within the designated parking space, otherwise you could get a parking fine. The rules for charging for parking in private car parks have changed in 2022.
Even if the car you want to park next to is on the other side of the line, drivers are advised to find another parking space to avoid trouble. The method of paying a parking fine (FPN or PCN) depends on the type of fine and who issued it.
You usually have 28 days to pay the fine; in some cases, the fine may be reduced if you pay it within 14 days. If you lose your ticket, contact the person who issued it to find out how to pay it.
Post time: May-09-2025