Drivers warned they face heavy fines if they copy parking hack shown on TikTok

A warning has been issued to drivers tempted to try a parking hack that is viral on TikTok.

The trick, which has been viewed online millions of times, could land motorists with a hefty fine, according to experts.

In the post, drivers have been encouraged to pretend that their car has broken down to navigate their way out of a parking ticket.

The hack says to pretend to be waiting for the car to be fixed as an excuse for parking illegally or without paying, reports Birmingham Live.

Under the handle “thecarconnect_”, the seven second TikTok clip refers to the stunt as a parking “life hack”.

The user added that it had “saved me a lot of money” and that they would “never get a parking ticket again”.

The video shows pictures of a Toyota parked on double yellow lines with the bonnet up, implying that the vehicle is broken down and waiting for recovery.

Experts said the hack could leave vehicles in a vulnerable position (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Despite being posted less than a month ago, the clip has garnered more than 22,000 likes and almost 440 comments.

Harrison Woods, CEO at Your Parking Space, warned against copying the TikTok hack which could leaves a vehicle in a very vulnerable position.

He said: "Despite plenty of commenters feeling that if you're willing to fight your corner you may be able to get out of a ticket, if you follow this hack you will still get a ticket and have to pay unless you can prove, with receipts, that your car was waiting for either repairs or vehicle collection.

Cameras can provide evidence of the car's condition, it was said (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

"Cameras can also be used to provide evidence of the condition of your car, in addition to your claims needing to be in line with what the parking officer has said about your case."

He added: "Leaving your car bonnet open when you are away from your vehicle will only lead to water damage or in other cases, harmful intrusion and temptation for thieves.

"That means you could be left seriously out of pocket if you’re your car is damaged and you have no evidence of how the damage occurred.

"Paying for parking may feel like an inconvenience at the time, but guaranteeing the safety of your car will cause you a lot less problems in the long run."