Motorway service station parking - returns
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Currently parked in a motorway service station. According to the notice I’m allowed a maximum of 2hrs due to number plate ANPR recognition. Does anyone know if they allow returns? I’ve asked the lady in WH Smith who said your allowed 2hr within 24hrs which I don’t believe. No signs in car park mention returns but I’d rather not have the hassle of dealing with a parking fine.
Anyone have experience on this? Thank you.
Anyone have experience on this? Thank you.
The rule is - it's a private parking company - they are universally scumbags so assume the worst.
I remember my constant hassles with a parking company. I would drop Vikingette1 at gymnastics at 8am, leave 60 seconds later, return at 5pm to collect her and a few days later a lovely "fake invoice" would arrive from the parking company saying I overstayed the 2 hour limit.
I remember my constant hassles with a parking company. I would drop Vikingette1 at gymnastics at 8am, leave 60 seconds later, return at 5pm to collect her and a few days later a lovely "fake invoice" would arrive from the parking company saying I overstayed the 2 hour limit.
As above really, if you're not following the pattern of a normal, paying customer, then expect a 'ticket'
Is there really nowhere else you can park ?
Absolute best case you'd need a reasonable gap between entries - again, consistent with normal behaviour - and even then, I'd ensure you buy something & keep the receipts.
I'd believe the WHS lady - 24 hours is likely the default, with an exception process for two visits in that period, but TBH private parking companies are an absolute PITA and you will spend more time fighting it than it's worth. Just park somewhere else.
Is there really nowhere else you can park ?
Absolute best case you'd need a reasonable gap between entries - again, consistent with normal behaviour - and even then, I'd ensure you buy something & keep the receipts.
I'd believe the WHS lady - 24 hours is likely the default, with an exception process for two visits in that period, but TBH private parking companies are an absolute PITA and you will spend more time fighting it than it's worth. Just park somewhere else.
jinkster said:
Currently parked in a motorway service station. According to the notice I’m allowed a maximum of 2hrs due to number plate ANPR recognition. Does anyone know if they allow returns?
Anyone have experience on this? Thank you.
Which one ? (Service area)Anyone have experience on this? Thank you.
The biggest operator FAQs
https://moto-way.com/search?query=Parking+&ref...
Roadchef https://www.roadchef.com/contact-us
Welcome break https://www.welcomebreak.co.uk/about-us/parking/
Extra
https://extraservices.co.uk/facilities/parking/
There's the four biggest who own over 95% of England's MSA's.
That sign doesn't say anything about no return within two hours. Just a maximum 2hr stay. What does other signage say ?
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