More parking fines!

LeperousDust · 28-04-2009, 18:10

It's not a hidden fact i hate traffic wardens, and they apparently hate me also. The vultures round here have just fined me yet again.

See here for a street view of where i parked, in exactly the same place as the blue car in that view.

Anyway there is a single yellow line outside the court there, which looks like it may have been a double in years gone by, but its definitely faded and only half of it has been renewed. I parked to "unload" for a few mins whilst i pop in and out of Revs where i work just next door. Within basically two minutes i'd been fined for parking in a restricted zone, code 01 i think it is. Now thats all well and great, but there are NO signs up saying when i can and can't park on this single yellow line, and if its a double its clearly illegal.

So i've taken pictures of all of it, and im going to contest it, thing is if i don't pay this fine in 14 days from time of notice it doubles. What do you think my chances are? Pictures i've taken to follow i walked back into revs to use a real camera and taken a million pictures from all angles to contest the two they'll have that are useless most probably, rev's have yet to email me them though...

Zirax · 28-04-2009, 18:18

Not going on the technicalities here but there are about 5 signs saying no parking there. Four on the pole by the City link van and one infront of the pay and display machine.

Dymetrie · 28-04-2009, 18:22

There are also two blue cars!

LeperousDust · 28-04-2009, 18:29

Right sorry should have been a little more specific, blue saloon, the other blue car is in a parking bay, thats where they start.

The no parking signs, were temporary ones for a festival or something on at the time when the google car was roaming, they're categorically not there now! You'll see when work send me photos

SidewinderINC · 02-05-2009, 07:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeperousDust

The no parking signs, were temporary ones for a festival or something on at the time when the google car was roaming, they're categorically not there now! You'll see when work send me photos

No parking, Sunday 3rd of August, 7AM-7PM.

LeperousDust · 02-05-2009, 13:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark

How long do you have before the fine doubles? Will the letter get there in time if you do that?

You don't even want to think about giving them the opportunity to claim non-receipt.

I know i know, i've got Monday 11/05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackstar

You could ask me and i'd print it out on my lovely colour printer but you'd need to come and get it because i cba going out.

Thats especially kind of you, but there are about 6 massive photos and i really don't want to waste your ink either! I just begrudge paying for something that is actually this clearly wrong, in this case i might as well have put a minimum of £1 in the bloody meter to avoid all this hassle, but that annoys me even more!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SidewinderINC

No parking, Sunday 3rd of August, 7AM-7PM.

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Kitten · 28-04-2009, 18:52

just follow the instructions and appeal. They have to put the case on hold pending investigation. Something like 65% of parking appeals are successful, so it's well worth it. Send the form back special or recorded, then make sure you keep the receipt and check it's been received.

Have a look here:

http://www.nopenaltypoints.co.uk/How...ingTicket.html

Desmo · 28-04-2009, 20:12

Usually if you appeal, your 14 days to pay starts from the appeal decision and not the date of the actual offence. In other words, the 14 days is put on hold. That's what happens here, but don't quote me on it being a national thing.

LeperousDust · 28-04-2009, 20:44

Yeah tbh that sounds about right after reading around

Still waiting for work to email me the pictures though...

Wryel · 28-04-2009, 22:48

I got fined today. My fault for not moving it after the weekend but A: sods law my mate texts me at 8:50am to tell me there's no ticket and lo and behold the fine is timed at 9:08am! and B: its £60! For a scooter! It should be done on size so I only pay £3.50! Or cars pay £2000.

28-04-2009, 18:10	#1
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	More parking fines! It's not a hidden fact i hate traffic wardens, and they apparently hate me also. The vultures round here have just fined me yet again. See here for a street view of where i parked, in exactly the same place as the blue car in that view. Anyway there is a single yellow line outside the court there, which looks like it may have been a double in years gone by, but its definitely faded and only half of it has been renewed. I parked to "unload" for a few mins whilst i pop in and out of Revs where i work just next door. Within basically two minutes i'd been fined for parking in a restricted zone, code 01 i think it is. Now thats all well and great, but there are NO signs up saying when i can and can't park on this single yellow line, and if its a double its clearly illegal. So i've taken pictures of all of it, and im going to contest it, thing is if i don't pay this fine in 14 days from time of notice it doubles. What do you think my chances are? Pictures i've taken to follow i walked back into revs to use a real camera and taken a million pictures from all angles to contest the two they'll have that are useless most probably, rev's have yet to email me them though... __________________

28-04-2009, 18:22	#3
Dymetrie A large glass of Merlot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Letchworth with a Lightsaber Posts: 5,819	There are also two blue cars! __________________ Khef, Ka and Ka-Tet....

28-04-2009, 18:29	#4
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Right sorry should have been a little more specific, blue saloon, the other blue car is in a parking bay, thats where they start. The no parking signs, were temporary ones for a festival or something on at the time when the google car was roaming, they're categorically not there now! You'll see when work send me photos __________________

28-04-2009, 18:52	#7
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	just follow the instructions and appeal. They have to put the case on hold pending investigation. Something like 65% of parking appeals are successful, so it's well worth it. Send the form back special or recorded, then make sure you keep the receipt and check it's been received. Have a look here: http://www.nopenaltypoints.co.uk/How...ingTicket.html __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

28-04-2009, 20:12	#8
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Usually if you appeal, your 14 days to pay starts from the appeal decision and not the date of the actual offence. In other words, the 14 days is put on hold. That's what happens here, but don't quote me on it being a national thing. __________________

28-04-2009, 18:18	#2
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Not going on the technicalities here but there are about 5 signs saying no parking there. Four on the pole by the City link van and one infront of the pay and display machine.

28-04-2009, 20:44	#9
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Yeah tbh that sounds about right after reading around Still waiting for work to email me the pictures though... __________________

28-04-2009, 22:48	#10
Wryel Absinthe Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,148	I got fined today. My fault for not moving it after the weekend but A: sods law my mate texts me at 8:50am to tell me there's no ticket and lo and behold the fine is timed at 9:08am! and B: its £60! For a scooter! It should be done on size so I only pay £3.50! Or cars pay £2000.

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