Supermarket Parking Fines Are Booming
Supermarket parking fines have increased dramatically in recent years as more stores use ANPR cameras to enforce time limits — typically 90 minutes to 2 hours. Major supermarkets including Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Asda, and Morrisons all use private parking companies to manage their car parks.
Common Reasons for Supermarket Fines
- Overstaying the time limit: Large shops, busy periods, and long checkout queues can easily push you over the limit.
- Multiple visits in one day: ANPR may record your first entry and last exit, combining two short visits into one long overstay.
- Using the car park for non-shopping purposes: Parking at the supermarket to visit nearby shops or amenities.
- Forgetting to register: Some car parks require you to enter your registration at a terminal inside the store.
How to Appeal
When appealing a supermarket parking fine, focus on these arguments:
- Grace period: You're entitled to at least 10 minutes. If your overstay was minor, this applies.
- You were a genuine customer: Provide your receipt showing you were shopping. The car park exists to serve customers.
- Multiple visits: If the ANPR combined separate visits, provide receipts or other evidence showing you left and returned.
- Registration system issues: If you didn't know about or couldn't use the registration terminal.
Contact the Supermarket
Before appealing to the parking company, try contacting the supermarket's customer service directly. Some stores will intervene and cancel fines for genuine customers as a goodwill gesture.
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