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Bristol Airport Police Lead Pre‑Christmas Crackdown on Rogue Parking Firms

Officials urge travellers to use accredited parking following a pre‑Christmas sweep that exposed insecure, unstaffed sites.

Overview

  • A multi‑agency day of action targeted three off‑site locations near the airport and found no staff present.
  • Officers discovered insecure makeshift offices, including vehicles and a caravan holding what appeared to be customers’ keys.
  • One driver working for an unaccredited operator was reported for driving without insurance after being stopped in a customer’s car.
  • Police helped stranded passengers recover vehicles after some operators directed them to remote farms or told them to take taxis.
  • North Somerset Council said no off‑site firms have planning permission, as agencies advise using Park Mark‑accredited providers or the airport’s official car parks.