DRIVERS have been urged to check unfamiliar parking rules this Christmas to avoid paying £100s in fines.
Most drivers are planning to visit family and friends this Christmas and will have to park their cars in different places.
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Experts at LeaseCar.uk have named the spots motorists should avoid over the festive period to avoid angry complaints and expensive penalties.
They say it’s currently only illegal to park on the pavement in London, but it’s up to local councils to enforce double yellow lines and signage to stop drivers from parking on the pavement.
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It might be tempting to park on the pavement when visiting your family this Christmas, but always check signage first and avoid doing so in the capital.
Before parking in a car park, drivers should also make sure overnight stays are allowed.
If a car park isn’t ticketed, it might seem easy to get away with, but parking here overnight is a no go as car parks use ANPR cameras to catch illegal visitors.
If caught, drivers will have to pay hefty fines.
It might also seem like a good idea to park up overnight in an empty taxi rank, but this can actually land drivers a fine.
Parking in front of a neighbour’s driveway has long caused grievances with homeowners across the UK.
Not only is it very annoying for the owner of the driveway, but parking out in front blocks access and causes disruptions for Christmas plans that neighbours have.
Some drivers might even be tempted to park on a neighbour’s driveway to avoid a long walk back to their car.
But, bear in mind that parking in someone’s driveway it’s an act of trespassing which is a civil offence.
And some drivers might think it’s fine to park in a cycle lane overnight.
However, cyclists may still be using the cycle lanes during all hours of the day and night.
Tim Alcock from LeaseCar.uk said: “This Christmas many of us will either be hosting lots of guests or be driving to friends’ and families’ homes to visit.
“And many of us drivers don’t actually know the specific places and regulations on where you can park your car overnight.”
“It’s important to check where it’s illegal to park your car overnight.
“Not only that, but spots which aren’t illegal, but will cause major grievances, like parking in front of your neighbour’s driveway, are inconsiderate, especially during the festive period.”