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Shoppers at Tesco, Asda, Morrisions & more warned of £100 fine over little-known rule
Select Car Leasing said motorists can face Parking Charge Notices of up to £100 for parking outside supermarket opening hours.
Select Car Leasing warned motorists that parking in supermarket car parks outside opening hours can lead to fines ranging from £40 to £100. Managing director Graham Conway stated drivers risk penalties even in apparently empty lots.
Conway noted that parking when stores are closed "sounds completely fine on the face of it," yet motorists often face unexpected charges even in empty lots monitored by supermarket systems.
Many supermarkets use Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras to monitor vehicles. Parking Charge Notices for rule breaches range from £40 to £100, sent via post.
Conway urged drivers to "check the signage as you enter the car park carefully," noting that regulations vary widely and are causing real confusion among motorists.
Motorists should also adhere to common parking regulations, including time limits and bay restrictions. Rules typically require parking within marked bays and prohibit unauthorized use of parent and child or disabled spaces.