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UK drivers warned of fines for parking across two bays
UK drivers are being warned that parking across two bays can result in financial penalties. While the UK Highway Code does not explicitly ban this specific manoeuvre, doing so often violates the terms and conditions of both public and private parking facilities.
In private car parks, such as those operated by supermarkets, drivers must adhere to the operator's rules. Monitoring cameras may issue parking charge notices to those who violate the terms displayed upon entry. Similarly, local authorities can enforce traffic orders to issue penalty charge notices for parking outside of marked bays.
Fines for this offence vary depending on the location and the operator, with potential costs ranging from approximately £25 to £150.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Private car park operators, such as supermarkets, can issue parking charge notices for violating terms and conditions. www.basingstokegazette.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Parking fines for occupying two spaces can range from approximately £25 to £150. www.basingstokegazette.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Local authorities can issue penalty charge notices for parking outside of marked bays under their own traffic orders. www.basingstokegazette.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Parking across two spaces can result in fines because it leaves the vehicle outside of marked bays. www.basingstokegazette.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Highway Code advises using off-street parking or bays marked with white lines whenever possible. www.basingstokegazette.co.uk