PCN *I parked in a disabled space, should i pay or am i a scumbag edition*

tripleblack

Never, ever would i do this under normal circumstances and never before have done. But last week i ruptured the ligaments in my ankle and am on crutches, driving is not an issue but walking on it is another story.

So i go to Tescos early sunday morning, must have been about 15 free disabled spaces free and i park in one of them (wrong and naughty i know but i justified it to myself knowing i would never do it under normal circumstances and the likelyhood of a disabled person actually being at loss due to my actions). Only bought a CD so was in there 5 minutes, on my return i had received a ticket. (town and city parking ltd) When i challenged the attendant he was quiet remorseful and claimed if he'd have seen me 'on sticks' he would not have issued me a ticket. His advise was to ignore the ticket as they will not take me to court as it would cost them too much!!!

So what do i do? I mean it is really a fair cop as i parked in a disabled space and am not disabled but if i can get away without paying then in i will.

robpw2

get a letter of your drs/hospital and post them backwith pcn to the address and see if theyll write it off
(if council issued)

if civil pcn then rip it up and ignore it

mcjordi

town and city are a private PPC

so ignore it

ankspon

I have a blue badge and it's people like you who (will only be 5 minutes)that take up vital spaces,pay your fine and park somewhere else

Minxy_Bella

A few months ago, I was really incapacitated by labyrinthitis and couldn't stand, let alone walk or drive so my OH drove me to the GP and then to the pharmacy to pick up some medication. He parked in a disabled bay and popped into the shop. A traffic warden, or whatever they're called these days, came along and had a right go at me, even though he could see my crutches, I couldn't open my eyes and was weeping with nausea. To be fair, he let us off without a ticket but I could have done without the ruddy lecture.

If I were you, I'd fight it - you were disabled, albeit temporarily, and therefore should be entitled to use that space. I would get my GP to send the carpark company a letter (although your case would hold more weight if you'd been getting medicine or something, rather than a CD tbh).

Hope your ankle gets better soon.

xxx

tripleblack

davidhwdn wrote: »

I have a blue badge and it's people like you who (will only be 5 minutes)that take up vital spaces,pay your fine and park somewhere else

Thought i'd get one of these, neither yourself or anyone else were at loss so get over it. I probably warranted parking there than 20% of permit holders that do.

* takes cover *

robpw2

davidhwdn wrote: »

I have a blue badge and it's people like you who (will only be 5 minutes)that take up vital spaces,pay your fine and park somewhere else

he/she was temporarily disabled therfore i dont have a problem with him parking in a disabled bay - especially at most supermarkets it doesnt say blue badge holders only they tend to say disabled spaaces

tripleblack

Do you think best policy would be to ignore completely or pay and then appeal to reclaim the fine?

robpw2

DONT PAY ANYTHING
its harder to get money back once paid

just ignore it if its a civil ticket

Torby

robpw2 wrote: »

he/she was temporarily disabled therfore i dont have a problem with him parking in a disabled bay - especially at most supermarkets it doesnt say blue badge holders only they tend to say disabled spaaces

good point, wonder how it works for the mum and kiddie spaces?...does it apply to your grandkids, must you have a buggy like the little diagram?

Quite fancy a "blue badge" myself but I'm unsure of the criteria (in Northern Ireland it appears you can get one if you are on good terms with your GP and fill in the form)...

Coblcris

davidhwdn wrote: »

I have a blue badge and it's people like you who (will only be 5 minutes)that take up vital spaces,pay your fine and park somewhere else

It is most certainly NOT a fine.
Although many feel moral outrage over this sensitive issue, morals have nothing to do with the legal issues.