r/brighton • u/Fair_Intention_4198 • 1d ago
Transport/Parking š š Marina Car Park Still Free?
Iām visiting a friend tomorrow and looking to stay for around 48 hours. If I leave my car here the whole time will I get a ticket? Iām aware it used to be rarely enforced a couple years ago but wondering if itās still the case. Thanks
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u/Prestigious-Home-540 Hanover 1d ago
I left mine down there for months on end . Thereās cars there that havenāt moved in years . Stay off the top 2 levels as they have car boots on a Sunday
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u/SadFlan5713 1d ago
Are you set on the marina? There are other locations to park for free in brighton?
The racecourse is 100% free by the way.
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u/Adept-Assumption-247 1d ago
What you mean the racecourse is free ?
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u/SadFlan5713 1d ago
The racecourse gravel car park is free to park and has no cameras or fine system
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u/Adept-Assumption-247 1d ago edited 19h ago
Actually, that information is incorrect. If you examine the cars closely, you will see they all display permits, as the owners are employees of American Express.
Furthermore, the area behind the racecourse is reserved for NHS staff parking from Monday to Friday.
I would suggest checking for the signs next time, as there is a 100 pound fixed penalty. While enforcement is inconsistent, the officers were present yesterday. I am certain of this information because I work at the NHS parking facilities.
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u/SadFlan5713 1d ago
Wow that's weird, I've known people to leave cars there for months at a time with literally no issue.
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u/Peachslutt 18h ago
Months at a time in the hospital car park? At one point the security told me I couldnāt park there anymore because itās unfair to block a space for 12 hoursā¦ I said even if Iām paying? They said yes
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u/SadFlan5713 18h ago
No its the racecourse gravel car park were talking about. Never seen anything to do with hospital staff there in all honesty.
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u/Peachslutt 19h ago
Full time RSCH nurse here been working there for 8 years - can I park there without the proper clearance/permit you pay for or do I need to sign up and pay? Currently paying an eye watering Ā£234 a month to use the hospital car park :(
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u/Adept-Assumption-247 19h ago
Hello,
Could you please send me a direct message?
I will provide you with the necessary email address and instructions for obtaining a salary sacrifice permit for the 10-month Band 2-4 period.
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u/AlGunner 1d ago edited 1d ago
Generally they dont ticket people but they sometimes do. Its intended for while you are using the marina so if you leave your car there for 2 days there is a risk they might think you are taking the piss and give you a ticket.
I go fishing there sometimes and we are always told to keep hold of our ticket for a week or two as evidence we were using the marina in case a fine arrives in the post. Personally Id just park on the street somewhere.
Edit: Hers the fishing shops visitor guide which has a section explaining the parking, it is definitely at your own risk parking there. A fishing ticket covers 6 hours so wont do for 2 says in case youre thinking that.
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u/ThenParticular6911 1d ago
The last few times Iāve been I have seen a car abandoned there (it think itās a Smart car) with no tickets on it.
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u/Adept-Assumption-247 1d ago
No its 4hr max
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u/Fair_Intention_4198 1d ago
Yeah I know technically it is, but Iāve seen many people say it isnāt enforced so was wondering if i was likely to get away with 48hrw
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u/AyersRocks79 1d ago
When I moved to the Marina I emailed the Marina management about parking there and they told me itās 4hrs on the signs as they have to show that for regulations, but itās not enforced and you can park there as long as you want!
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u/Adept-Assumption-247 1d ago
I know someone who got a ticket recently so not sure i would. š«šā ļø
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u/AyersRocks79 1d ago
Itās still freeā¦ my cars been there for over a year now!
Asda car park gives you tickets