Six places you should NEVER park unless you want a huge fine

Drivers are being urged to check parking rules before leaving their cars overnight in a new location - or risk of a hefty fine.

Motorists may be tempted to park somewhere new if they are visiting friends for the night or attending an event, but doing so can lead to a large bill if the spot isn’t suitable. While some places might seem obvious to avoid, others aren't so well-known.

A spokesperson for LeaseCar.uk said: “Most of us drivers know that we can’t park our cars overnight in certain areas, or on certain road markings. And, many of us don’t want to run the risk of parking somewhere which may result in a stolen vehicle, vandalism, or an expensive fine.

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“That’s why it is important to check where it is illegal to park your car overnight. Not only that, but spots which aren’t illegal, but which will cause major grievances, like parking in front of your neighbour’s driveway, are inconsiderate. It is also key to ensure that you are not parked anywhere which could be a danger to others - such as cyclists and emergency service vehicle access.”

Here are the places where the experts at LeaseCar.uk advise avoiding to park overnight...

Parking up overnight in an empty taxi rank may seem like a good idea to some, but it can actually land drivers a fine. It's only legal for licensed public taxis to park in the ranks.

Not only that, but the move would mess up the flow of the taxi system and would annoy taxi drivers.

Before parking, it is important to check to see if overnight stays are allowed in certain car parks. Even though it may seem easy to get away with if the car park is not ticketed, parking overnight is a no go.

Car parks use ANPR cameras to catch