Supermarket parking rip-off: which fines are prohibited?

More and more operators of supermarkets, hardware stores or other shopping worlds are starting to limit the use of their parking spaces.

about parking at supermarket square Only a very few drivers should worry. You park the car in front of the store, go shopping in peace and maybe do some work in the area on foot. But be careful: more and more operators of supermarkets, hardware stores or other shopping world are visiting that limit their use of parking spaces and also Monitoring and compliance of time requirements Left to private service providers. Violators risk expensive “tickets”. Traders have long wanted to prevent cars from blocking parking spots, which are especially rare in cities. Not to mention third party long term parkours.

Parking rules in supermarket car park: pay attention to the signs

Motorists who park their car in the supermarket car park should pay the best attention Signal, Feather parkregellan such as a time limit and parking disc access to draw attention. These should be clearly visible. Here are the rules of the game: maximum parking period, What happens if a parking disc is used or violated. tree towing* Or the penalties are part of the sanctions measures.

“Anyone who uses such a parking area enters into a contract with the landlord and by using it accepts the general terms and conditions,” explains Wolfgang Müller, legal expert at Ideal-Verseicherung. If the driver breaks a rule, for example by parking without a parking disc, he risks a ticket. Since this is a private car park, there is no classic warning fee, but a contractual penalty.

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Traffic ticket after shopping in the supermarket: goodwill expected with receipt?

no matter how”TicketMentioned: It’s usually expensive. Usually have to go cost 20 to 30 euros be counted. This is especially annoying when you as a customer are shopping at the supermarket and still have to pay a fine because you forgot parking disc in windshield to lay. In such a case, it is possible to request a cancellation in writing along with a copy of the purchase receipt. As a gesture of goodwill, the owner of the parking lot may grant it. Accordingly, when making a purchase, you should always use cash register take along.

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An unreasonably high fine of 50 euros is checked

In any case, those affected should investigate whether the objection is justified, advises Adarsh ​​legal expert. For example, who unreasonably high fine of 50 euros should be given, action can be taken against him. There are also hidden or dirty signs that are difficult to read or even unreadable. objection Close it It is best to take a picture of the signs to be able to prove the circumstances. Are details such as preparation for towing noted on the payment request, but the vehicle was never towed and never prepared for towing? You should still contact the surveillance company or parking operator in writing.

Not answering tickets is not a good idea. can do again Mahngebühren Plus the possible debt recovery and legal costs make the purchase really expensive. (Alfred Munsch/SP-X) *tz.de . There is an offer from ippn.media,