Parking Lines Cost You Money | Leicester News

Parking spots in the UK are stuck in the past—still tiny at 2.4m x 4.8m—while cars keep getting bigger, making it a squeeze to maneuver, especially with kids or gear. Drivers are resorting to parking near or even straddling lines, only to get hit with steep fines for “touching” a line. One mom paid $100 just for her tire brushing a white line—even when the lot was empty. Rules are strict: you must be “wholly within” your bay, and councils like Gateshead warn that even one wheel outside can trigger a penalty. Bottom line? Stay inside your box—or pay the price. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f1dadef32c2a503d