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Fine Warning Issued to All UK Drivers over Common Parking Manoeuvre
Parking experts say straddling marked bays can breach car-park rules and trigger charges of £25 to £150, depending on the operator.
- UK drivers are being warned that parking across two bays can trigger financial penalties, as straddling spaces violates the terms and conditions of most car parks.
- Graham Conway, managing director of Select Car Leasing, explained that drivers must abide by operator rules in private car parks, noting even unintentional bay straddling could result in a parking charge notice.
- Larne O'Donoghue, spokesperson at YourParkingSpace, warned motorists could face charges of up to £100 at private sites, while local authorities may impose penalties ranging from around £25 to £150.
- Beyond fines, Matt Clamp, car scrappage expert at Scrap Car Comparison, noted that straddling spaces increases exterior damage risk, with repair bills for modern sensors and cameras potentially reaching up to £2,000.
- Checking signage before parking remains the best prevention strategy. "It's always worth taking a few extra seconds to check the signs," experts noted, helping drivers avoid what could become an expensive mistake.
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Fine warning issued to all UK drivers over common parking manoeuvre
Parking across two bays may not seem like a serious offence, but experts have warned that it can lead to financial penalties.
·Basingstoke, United Kingdom
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