A MAJOR parking rules change is coming at the Rivergate Shopping Centre next month.
Bosses at the Irvine mall have confirmed that a time limit will be put in place in the 'surface car park' from Thursday, October 1.
This will see the facility, which sits adjacent to the centre and Asda supermarket, implement a maximum three-hour stay.
It is said that the decision was taken due to "increasing misuse" of the area by motorists.
Despite the limit being introduced, those wishing to use the car park can still do so for free, as long as they do not exceed the time limit.
Those wishing to park for a length of time beyond three hours are being asked to use the Rivergate's multi-storey facility.
Drivers are able to stay here for free up to the same permitted time limit, while those wishing to exceed this period must buy a ticket.
A full day pass is available at a cost of £2 whilst a weekly ticket can be purchased for £6.20.
Tickets can be purchased from a payment machine which is located just past the centre's public toilets at the multi-storey entrance.
Alternatively, they may also be purchased via the RingGo app.
Full details on the new rules will be signposted throughout the two parking facilities.
A Rivergate Shopping Centre spokesperson said: "From October 1, 2026, the Rivergate Centre surface car park will operate a maximum stay of three hours.
"This change has been introduced due to the increasing misuse of the surface car park for long-term parking, which often results in spaces being unavailable for customers.
"Our priority is to ensure that parking remains available for customers visiting the Rivergate Centre and the businesses within it.
"Free parking, for up to three hours, is available in both the surface car park and the multi-storey car park.
Any visits exceeding three hours must be parked in the multi-storey and a parking ticket must be purchased."
Drivers were also warned that tickets will not be valid in the surface car park.
The spokesperson added: "You cannot remain in the surface car park for longer than three hours, even if you purchase a parking ticket. Parking tickets are valid for the multi-storey car park only.
"We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we make these changes to improve parking availability for our customers."
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