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Old November 20th 04, 10:42 PM posted to uk.legal,uk.transport,uk.transport.london
Nick H (UK) Nick H (UK) is offline
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Default Suing for frivolous parking ticket

Carlos wrote:
I parked in a pay-and-display area at 17:05. Put £1 in the machine (charge
is £1/hr) and the ticket came out valid until 17:30 after which time parking
is free. The signage also confirmed that parking is chargeable only between
09:00 - 17:30.

Came back to find a parking ticket, time-stamped at 17:36.

Clearly the parking attendant was trying it on, aware that a certain
percentage probably just pay up. But I want to make a stand and sue the
council for wasting my time. Would I be reasonable in charging a £50 admin
charge for having to issue an explanatory note..?

Cheers



The guy made a mistake.

Write pointing out the facts. If you letter is not dealt with reasonably
and the fine withdrawn, *then* make a fuss.

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Nick H (UK)