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Lichfield Council Parking ticket.

Hi,

i was given a ticket from a city council for £75.00 which reduces to £50 if paid within 14 days.

Is there any legal limit they can charge since normally its £60 down to £30 if paid.

this seems excessive.

the type of ticket was to pay a "standard Charge" for parking in a council car park with no ticket displayed. ( i forgot to get one)

any ideas?

Comments

  • sarahg1969
    sarahg1969 Posts: 6,694 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker

    Yes, read the stickies at the top. Then post ALL of the ticket, together with photos of any signs and road markings, so that someone can help you.
  • i dont have photos but there were signs saying pay and display. ill try and find the ticket out.
  • Neil_B
    Neil_B Posts: 1,360 Forumite
    AIUI under RTRA 1984 they can charge what they like for their own car parks - within reason i suppose. Maybe levels have changed recently? website always best source.
  • Enfieldian
    Enfieldian Posts: 2,893 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Lucky you.

    I believe Enfield is £100 at present......
  • Bong74
    Bong74 Posts: 13 Forumite
    They wont be decriminalised and operating under the traffic management act 2004, so the ticket will be valid, unless you have a bone fida reason for contesting it.
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