REGULATIONS OF USE OF PUBLIC CAR PARKS

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1 REGULATIONS OF USE OF PUBLIC CAR PARKS Article 1 - DEFINITION Public car parks shall mean the following car parks located within the airport perimeter with controlled access subject to a charge and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Unsecured public car parks and motorcycle parking bays: Car Park P1: "Express drop-off and pick-up" car park limited to two hours' parking. Car Park P2: Short-term car park "connected to Terminal 2", hourly charges. Car Park P3: Short-term car park "connected to Terminal 2", hourly charges. Car Park P4: "Long-term" car park only reservable online. Car Park P5: Short-term car park "connected to Terminal 2", hourly charges. Car Park P6: "Nearby" short-term car park. Car Park P7: "Long-term" car park only reservable online. Car Park P8: "Long-term" car park. Car Park P9: "Economy" car park only reservable online. Motorcycle parking bays: - Terminal 1: Car park P2 (above-ground) and car park at the GTA roundabout, free of charge. - Terminal 2: Located closed to the bus station for Terminal 2, free of charge. Secured car and motorcycle parks: Car Park G1: Short-term car park, hourly charges. Motorcycle parking: hourly charges. Car Park G2: Short-term car park, hourly charges. 1

2 Article 2 - GENERAL CLAUSE All parking in the public car parks listed in Article 1 is governed by these Regulations of Use and the applicable Prefectorial Order relating to policing measures applicable at Nice Côte d Azur Airport. All parking, entailing entering or parking a vehicle in a public car park, shall imply the unconditional and unreserved acceptance of these Regulations of Use. Article 3 - DRIVING AND MANOEUVRES ON THE LANES IN THE CAR PARKS 3.1. All driving, manoeuvring and parking of vehicles inside the public car parks is governed by the provisions of the Highway Code and existing traffic signs and markings. In this respect, the speed limit is set a 15kph and users are required to observe the directions of the arrow markings and rules resulting from the regulatory installation of vertical and horizontal traffic signs and markings. Users shall be exclusively liable for dropping off and picking up passengers Users of the public car parks shall be liable for accidents involving bodily injury and all damage to movable or immovable property which they may cause in the public car parks. Users shall be required to use the pedestrian lanes and observe the road markings provided by Aéroports de la Côte d Azur in these car parks Any accident involving a vehicle inside the car parks (cf. provisions of Article 10 hereinafter) must be recorded by an official from the Mobility & Parking Department, and be recorded in a report drawn up by the Mobility & Parking Department and the user. No claim at a later date by the user submitted to Aéroports de la Côte d'azur shall be admissible if no amicable car accident report or other report has been completed and signed by the two parties. In the event of damage to the installations, a (car or other) report must be completed by the user and Aéroports de la Côte d'azur, represented by the certified officials from the Mobility & Parking Department ( ). In the event of the user's fault, Aéroports de la Côte d'azur reserves the right to take proceedings against the person responsible in order to obtain a refund of the repair costs The driver shall be exclusively liable for all manoeuvres on entering and exiting the vehicle which cause damage to the vehicle or the installations. In the event of breakage of the access barrier, the user shall be charged the repair or replacement costs in accordance with the provisions laid down in paragraph The public car parks are installed with an automatic number plate recognition system which enables the user to exit his/her vehicle from the car park in the event where he/she loses his/her parking ticket and provides proof of the term of the parking period. In accordance with Article 34 of Act no of 6 January 1978 on personal data protection, the user has a right to consult, correct and delete his/her personal data. The user may exercise this right by writing to: mobilite-stationnement@cote-azur.aeroport.fr. 2

3 Article 4 - PARKING 4.1. Parking procedure: Vehicles must be parked correctly in one of the parking spaces provided for this purpose and marked on the ground. They must be locked. In the event of incorrect parking in the parking spaces intended for this purpose, the vehicle shall be reported by the certified officials from the Mobility & Parking Department at Aéroports de la Côte d'azur. Any vehicle parked in a disruptive, wrongful or dangerous manner on the traffic lanes used for exiting purposes in these car parks (Articles R to R of the Highway Code) or any vehicle hindering or disrupting traffic (Articles L and R of the Highway Code) may be impounded at the owner's cost and risk Vehicle relocation procedure: In the event of operational requirements or pre-notified works, cleaning or an accident, which involves relocating vehicles, Aéroports de la Côte d'azur reserves the right to arrange such vehicle relocation to be carried out at the owners' risk, without Aéroports de la Côte d'azur or its staff incurring any liability. By parking in the one of the car parks defined in Article 1 hereof, the user accepts that his/her vehicle may be relocated in the aforementioned context. An inventory of the vehicle shall consequently be carried out by a certified official from Aéroports de la Côte d Azur before and after the vehicle is moved. No claim by the user against Aéroports de la Côte d Azur shall be admissible in the event of damage recorded to the vehicle Term of the parking period: Unless expressly agreed by Aéroports de la Côte d'azur, the term of the parking period may not exceed 40 days or two hours for the P1 "express drop-off and pick-up" car park. After this time limit, the vehicle may be towed away at the offender's cost and risk and compounded in accordance with the applicable Prefectorial Order. The user shall incur the total towing fees. In accordance with the reports drawn up by the certified officials from Aéroports de la Côte d'azur, Articles L et seq. of the Highway Code shall be applied relating to compounding and clamping land vehicles in accordance with the procedure laid down by the law. In order to extend the term of the parking period, the user should contact the Mobility & Parking Department at the following number: Motorcycles or equivalents should only be parked in the bays reserved for this purpose. Article 5 PEDESTRIANS 5.1 Pedestrian access to the car parks is exclusively reserved for users parked in the car parks holding a parking ticket Users must fully observe the pedestrian lanes marked on the ground to avoid any falls and accidents. 3

4 5.3. It is not permitted to have picnics in the car parks or green spaces, or sleep in the car parks (inside or outside vehicles). Article 6 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT 6.1. It is prohibited to refuel vehicles within the perimeter of the car parks and carry out any work or maintenance to vehicles It is prohibited to spill or cause to flow flammable or corrosive greasy liquids within the perimeter of the car parks. In the event of accidental spillage, any cleaning and repair costs shall be charged to the relevant user. The incident must first be recorded by the certified officials from the Mobility & Parking Department at Aéroports de la Côte d'azur It is also prohibited to dump any waste or rubbish within the perimeter of the car parks. In the event of breach, recorded by the certified officials from the Mobility & Parking Department at Aéroports de la Côte d Azur, the cleaning and repair costs shall be charged to the relevant user Use of horns is prohibited within the perimeter of the car parks, except in the event of a sudden and unforeseeable danger Users are not authorised to run the engine for the purpose of operating air conditioning or heating systems, in particular in the underground or covered car parks The car parks are governed by the regulations applicable to buildings open to the general public (cf. Orders of 25 June 1980, as amended, and 9 May 2006). It is prohibited for motor vehicles to access the car parks which use liquefied petroleum gas in their propulsion system when the tank is not fitted with a safety valve Moreover, it is highlighted that in accordance with the Prefectorial Order relating to policing measures, it is notably prohibited to: - smoke in the secured car parks and the underground and covered car parks, - store cloths soaked in greasy substances, flammable or explosive substances, oils and fuel outside of the tank Electrical fittings accessible to the general public are solely intended for lighting purposes. Electrical plugs of any form whatsoever are exclusively reserved for use by Aéroports de la Côte d Azur. Users are strictly prohibited from using them. Article 7 - ENTERING AND EXITING 7.1. Entering: Entries are controlled by a double barrier system (a heavy-duty barrier and a light-weight barrier). 4

5 Entry to the car parks is automatic and may be caused by: - the vehicle for the automatic opening of the double barrier system. - the driver's collection of a pay and display parking ticket at the entry terminal when the vehicle passes through, - the user fixing an access card to the vehicle issued under conditions by Aéroports de la Côte d Azur, - in case of pre-booking: produce the QR Card or enter the booking code in the relevant car parks. Carrying out these operations shall activate the opening of the entry barrier and enable the vehicle to access the car park Exiting: Exits are controlled by a double carrier system (a heavy-duty barrier and a lightweight barrier). Exiting vehicles from the public car parks or secured car parks is automatic and subject to payment of the parking charge on collecting the vehicle. Exiting car parks is subject to: - producing an access ticket (parking ticket) at the automatic payment machine, with a view to payment in cash or credit card, or, at the manual payment machines with a view to payment in cash, by cheque or credit card. - inserting a credit card directly in the exit terminal. - the user inserting an access ticked issued subject to conditions by Aéroports de la Côte d Azur. Performance of these operations shall activate the opening of the barrier and enable the vehicle to exit the car park. Article 8 COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES It is formally prohibited to perform any commercial or skilled trade activities in the car parks without the prior permission in writing of Aéroports de la Côte d Azur, including any display, advertising or prospecting activities. In the event of breach, Aéroports de la Côte d Azur reserves the right to prohibit offenders from accessing or parking in the business car parking areas. Article 9 - CAR PARKING CHARGES Parking in the car parks and the related services shall give rise to the billing of car parking charges based on the applicable rates. They are set in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. They are subject to review every year. Car parking charges must be paid before leaving the car park. No exception shall be allowed. Car parking charges are displayed at the entrance of the car parks. Article 10 - LIMITATION ON LIABILITY - EXCLUSIONS Unsecured public car parks and motorcycle parking bays: Aéroports de la Côte d'azur shall not be held liable in the event of damage, accident, fire or theft within the perimeter of the unsecured car parks. Parking in these car parks shall be at the vehicle owner's cost and risk as the parking charges simply grant a right to park and not security and supervision. The motorcycle parking bays provided free of charge are subject to the same rules for the user. 5

6 Pedestrians must observe existing traffic signs and markings. They shall be liable for their movements in the car parks Secured car parks G1 and G2 (vehicles): During car parking in the secured car parks G1 and G2, Aéroports de la Côte d'azur shall only accept liability for: Vehicle theft, within the limit of the market value thereof, determined by an expert assessor, only in the event where its liability is proven and provided that the vehicle doors were locked and that the theft is reported to the police (filing of a complaint) within three days with effect from the theft being recorded. Aéroports de la Côte d'azur shall not under any circumstances accept liability for: - theft of accessories and all other property attached or left inside the vehicle, regardless of the value or importance (radios, cassette recorders, laserdisc players, roof racks, car telephones, GPS units, etc.). - any compensation for loss of enjoyment, cost of the vehicle's registration book, - components that can be dismantled from the vehicle, - property damage caused to vehicles inside the secured car parks (bumps, scratches, fire, etc.). Aéroports de la Côte d'azur shall not under any circumstances take out an insurance policy on behalf of the users with a view to covering risks for which it cannot be held liable. Aéroports de la Côte d'azur shall not be liable for any purely accidental occurrence, natural phenomena, force majeure events, such as armed robbery, fire, frost, floods, snow, storm, strikes, riots etc. This list is for information purposes and is not exhaustive. Article 11 - LOSS OF THE PARKING TICKET OR CARD In the event of loss of the parking ticket issued on entering the car park, the vehicle's exit is subject to producing the vehicle's registration book and an identity document. A lost ticket declaration form shall be completed on production of these official documents. A user who is not able to produce the parking ticket issued on entering the car park must go to the manual payment machine and provide proof of the date and time of his/her arrival in the car park (airline ticket, boarding card, etc.). In the event where this proof cannot be provided, he/she must pay a parking charge which shall not be lower than 24 hours' parking based on the applicable rates in the relevant car park. The parking charge paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances. Article 12 - CREDIT CARD PAYMENT DISPUTES In the event where the payment charged to the credit card is incorrect, the user should consequently make a request in writing submitted to the Claims Department at Nice Côte d'azur Airport. The request must attach a photocopy of the receipt of payment and the original bank statement showing the incorrect debit. 6

7 Article 13 - SANCTIONS In accordance with Article 15 of the applicable Prefectorial Order relating to policing measures, any incorrectly parked vehicle may be towed away, at the offender's risk, in accordance with the provisions of Articles 4.1 and 4.3 of these Regulations. Article 14 - GOVERNING LAW JURISDICTION In accordance with Articles L et seq. of the Consumer Code, each consumer shall be entitled to free recourse in relation to any contractual dispute with Aéroports de la Côte d Azur offered by the consumer mediator designated hereinbelow: MTV Médiation Tourisme Voyage, BP Paris Cedex 17, A case may only be referred to the mediator provided that the consumer has first attempted to settle the dispute directly with Aéroports de la Côte d Azur by submitting a claim in writing and failing to receive a satisfactory response within 60 days with effect from the date of receipt of the initial claim (the complete mediation referral process is available on its website: Any dispute relating to use of the car parks shall be governed by French law. The law courts in Nice, the place of performance, shall have exclusive jurisdiction, even if there is more than one defendant or if a third party is joined to the proceedings. This provision shall also apply in the event of urgent proceedings. Article 15 NOTICE These Regulations may be viewed on the website and shall be kept at users' disposal at the bus station for Terminal 1. Nice, on 7