Asda customers may face fines for disregarding specific parking regulations set by the supermarket, particularly concerning parking bays designated for families. Similar rules apply at Sainsbury’s, where certain parking spaces are reserved exclusively for parents and caregivers with children.
These family parking spaces are designed to assist parents and caregivers who struggle with maneuvering children and shopping trolleys in and out of vehicles. Despite the intended purpose of these bays, some individuals choose to ignore the rules by parking in them without accompanying children.
Research conducted by Confused.com in the past revealed that many drivers misuse these designated bays, often citing reasons such as quickly running errands or claiming a lack of available parking spots. However, violating these regulations can lead to penalties, depending on the store’s policies.
For instance, at Asda parking lots, signage specifies that these family bays are reserved for customers accompanied by children under 12 years old. Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in fines being imposed. Similarly, Sainsbury’s enforces the rule that only customers with children under 12 years old can use the parent and child bays, with regular checks conducted to ensure compliance. Violators could receive a Parking Charge Notice (PCN).
At Morrisons, improperly parked vehicles may be requested to be moved or receive a warning notice. Meanwhile, Aldi encourages customers to report any misuse of parent and child bays to the store manager for appropriate action. Lidl emphasizes the importance of customers using parking spaces honestly and responsibly.
This article discusses the enforcement of specific parking regulations at various supermarkets to ensure fair access to family parking bays and maintain a safe and convenient shopping experience for all customers.