The University of Sheffield
Parking Services

Hire cars

Users of hire cars should be aware that these vehicles are frequently clamped or issued with parking offence notices. This is because the rental companies often deliver them early and contravene the parking regulations or collect them later than agreed with the hirer. The onus appears to fall upon the hirer to pay the penalty irrespective of blame-worthiness.

In order to avoid such an embarrassment it is recommended that if there is the likelihood of a hire car being abandoned on site, arrangements are made to receive the vehicle personally by the hirer. If necessary a Category 'C' Visitor's permit should be obtained and a parking space reserved for it.