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Edinburgh Live
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Edinburgh Live
Little known car park 'age limit' rule for Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Aldi
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Motorists are being alerted about a straightforward "age limit" regulation in supermarket car parks which affects major retailers including Aldi, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons. Parent and child bays are fitted in most supermarket car parks, providing extra space for families to navigate and pack their vehicles. These are usually positioned close to the shop entrance, giving users swift access to the store without extended walks. However, the rules are often vague, with numerous retailers neglecting to show clear signage detailing who can and cannot use these prime locations. Experts are now cautioning that drivers might face fines if they breach the lesser-known "age limit" rule, reports Bristol Live. Specialists at EMG Motor Group explained that regulations were "fairly simple" to understand, with bays only accessible for parents or guardians bringing a child under 12 into the shop. The age boundary is established at 12 as this is when youngsters must still use car seats or restraints whilst in the passenger seat, reports the Express. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages Whilst there is no strict law, road users could risk a £100 penalty in a disastrous conclusion to a shopping excursion. Experts at EMG Motor Group explained: "No, there is no law against parking in a parent and child parking space without a child under 12 with you, but you are risking a PCN (Parking Charge Notice), the same as if you incorrectly used a disabled parking bay. "This is because the car parks are usually owned privately, for example, by supermarkets, and so they enforce rules allowed by their Accredited Trade Association (ATA) status. "If you're confused as to the rules in a particular car park, it's worth checking with the store or destination that you're parking at, so that you don't risk a fine, which could be up to £100, being slapped on your windscreen." Nevertheless, uncertainty persists regarding whether expectant mothers are permitted to use these spaces and take advantage of the additional room. RAC representatives explained: "Parent and child bays are reserved for parents or guardians with one or more children under 12 years old. "It's unclear whether pregnant women can use the spaces and probably best to ask an individual store manager what their rules are."
Daily Mirror
05-08-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Aldi, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons 'age limit' rule for drivers
Parent and child bays are fitted in most supermarket car parks, but many don't display clear signs explaining who can and cannot use the prime spaces, and experts have issued a warning Motorists have been warned about a straightforward "age limit" regulation in supermarket car parks, which impacts major UK retailers such as Aldi, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons. Parent and child spaces are installed in most supermarket car parks, providing additional room for families to navigate and pack their cars. These spots are typically positioned near the entrance, offering users convenient access to the store without lengthy walks. Nevertheless, the regulations are frequently unclear, with numerous shops failing to display obvious signage clarifying who is permitted to use these coveted spaces. It comes after UK drivers were warned over 'avoiding' road instead of having to follow new rule. Specialists are now cautioning that drivers could face penalties if they violate the lesser-known "age limit" regulation, reports the Express. Professionals at EMG Motor Group stated that the rules were "fairly simple" to grasp, with spaces only accessible to parents or guardians accompanying a child under 12 into the store. The threshold is established at 12 because this is when children no longer need car seats or restraints while in the passenger seat. While there is no strict legislation, motorists could face a substantial £100 penalty in the event of a disastrous conclusion to their shopping excursion. Specialists at EMG Motor Group clarified: "No, there is no law against parking in a parent and child parking space without a child under 12 with you, but you are risking a PCN (Parking Charge Notice), the same as if you incorrectly used a disabled parking bay." The reason behind the strict enforcement of parking rules in certain car parks, often leading to fines of up to £100, is that they are typically under private ownership, such as those belonging to supermarkets, which operate under their Accredited Trade Association (ATA) status. "This is because the car parks are usually owned privately, for example, by supermarkets, and so they enforce rules allowed by their Accredited Trade Association (ATA) status," they said. For motorists puzzled by the regulations of a specific car park, it's advisable to get clarity from the related store or venue to avoid the risk of receiving a hefty fine. The experts added: "If you're confused as to the rules in a particular car park, it's worth checking with the store or destination that you're parking at, so that you don't risk a fine, which could be up to £100, being slapped on your windscreen." Yet, ambiguity remains over whether pregnant women are entitled to use parent-child parking bays, which offer additional space. Officials at the RAC have clarified the intended use of these bays: "Parent and child bays are reserved for parents or guardians with one or more children under 12 years old." However, the eligibility of expectant mothers to utilise these spaces is not well-defined, prompting the RAC to suggest that the best course of action is to inquire directly with individual store managers about their specific policies. "It's unclear whether pregnant women can use the spaces and probably best to ask an individual store manager what their rules are," they shared.
