The supermarket parking lot is definitely the place where you feel the most safe on board the car.
And yet know that it is indeed so normative acts in these places and you risk getting a fine. Here punishment maybe.

What are the parking fines?

Know various sanctions you can in the parking lot of the supermarket, definitely go back up to the text coming from the Court of Cassation and dated April 27, 1981.
In the latter we can find interesting mentionto know: “Traffic rules apply to all roads open to public traffic, and in particular to car parks located in shopping centers or near supermarkets.”
In short, you got it, the Traffic Rules of course apply supermarket. The rules are precise the same that on any what a road of France
Therefore, you may well be fined in the supermarket parking lot for such reasons use using the phone while driving or even giving up priority.
For example, for not wearing seat belt, you risk getting a fine 135 euros and with 3 points less on license.
As for inconvenient parking, fine Also 135 euros. The same penalty for refusing priority on the right, in addition 4 points in less

Can I appeal the fine?

Police therefore can completely interfere with supermarket parking and you verbalize if you do not respect the traffic rules. If patrol is in the area and he notices a violation, he is guaranteed a fine.
However, be sure, in the facts they very rarely interfere with this type of place, except in cases trauma.
That doesn’t mean we have to do anything parking lots. Safe driving is important, especially given the many pedestrians (including children).
If you are fined, approaches the same as usual. You can appeal this fine, but only if you can prove that you were unfairly fined.
In this case you have 45 days after receiving the fine, appeal this decision.
Then you have two solutions. Alternatively, you can go to the ANTAI website or return the attached leaflet your PV. In all cases, you will have to provide everything elements confirming your version of the facts.

Tougher sanctions across Europe

It is possible if you go on holidaydo you go to the supermarket in another European country.
Soon you will have to be careful, because in Europe they want to increase the penalties for traffic violations.
In the process, a preliminary agreement was reached last meeting of the European Parliament March 13.
Deputies therefore wish better cooperation between the member countries of Europe.
The goal is to find easier drivers in violation of the country’s traffic rules. Everything in delay very short
Deputies are aiming dangerous parkingspeeding or even running a red light on the level crimes important to follow.
If the preliminary contract is accepted the ultimate pathcountries will have a maximum of 30 months to take action national laws.
At the same time, Exit will be created for the purpose of best information car drivers new rules

Whether In France or in Europe, you have to be careful about the performance level his commission in the supermarket.