# UK parking enforcement and fine warnings

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uk-parking-enforcement-and-fine-warnings
> Updated: 2026-09-12T06:00:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

UK motorists have been issued warnings regarding various parking violations that may result in financial penalties. Initial warnings highlighted potential £100 Parking Charge Notices (PCNs) at supermarkets like Tesco, Asda, and Morrisons for leaving vehicles outside of operating hours, as well as fines up to £1,000 for violating Highway Code Rule 248, which prohibits parking against the direction of traffic flow at night.

Subsequent warnings expanded to include the practice of parking across two bays. While not explicitly banned by the Highway Code, such actions often violate the terms and conditions of private operators or local authority traffic orders. Penalties for parking outside of marked bays are reported to range from approximately £25 to £150.

## Claims

- Parking across two spaces can result in fines because it leaves the vehicle outside of marked bays. (single source)
- Private car park operators, such as supermarkets, can issue parking charge notices for violating terms and conditions. (single source)
- Local authorities can issue penalty charge notices for parking outside of marked bays under their own traffic orders. (single source)
- Parking fines for occupying two spaces can range from approximately £25 to £150. (single source)
- The Highway Code advises using off-street parking or bays marked with white lines whenever possible. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: UK drivers warned of fines for parking across two bays

UK drivers face potential fines between £25 and £150 for parking across two bays, as the manoeuvre often violates the terms of private and council-run car parks.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uk-drivers-warned-of-fines-for-parking-across-two-bays

### 2026-09-08: UK drivers warned of parking fines at supermarkets and on roads

UK drivers face fines up to £100 for parking in supermarkets outside opening hours and up to £1,000 for violating Highway Code rules regarding nighttime parking direction.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uk-drivers-warned-of-parking-fines-at-supermarkets-and-on-roads

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