Overview

• EMG Motor Group experts state that although no law bans non-qualifying drivers, supermarkets use Accredited Trade Association status to issue parking charge notices up to £100 for bay misuse.
• RAC officials confirm that parent-and-child bays are strictly for parents or guardians accompanying a child under 12, reinforcing recent EMG guidance.
• Signage at leading supermarkets such as Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons varies widely, leaving drivers unclear on bay eligibility and risk of enforcement.
• Expectant mothers remain in limbo over bay use amid the absence of standardized supermarket policies or formal permit systems.
• Motorists are advised to check individual store rules before parking to avoid unexpected fines and disputes.