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parking ticket

hi i parked my car outside my shop as i have done for 6 years to unload my stock which is just infront of zebra crossing i have got 60 pound fine and 3 points thinking of appealing any help or advice needed

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  • peter_the_piper
    peter_the_piper Posts: 30,269 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    I presume that you parked on the zig-zags, not sure you can get out of this.
    I'd rather be an Optimist and be proved wrong than a Pessimist and be proved right.
  • give_them_FA
    give_them_FA Posts: 2,998 Forumite
    Stopping on the zig zag markings attracts that penalty. You have been lucky up to now that a copper didn't go by while you were doing it. As this is a Police ticket, it will not be easy to avoid.
  • yes was on zig zag but some police and traffic wardens just told me to hurry up and it was issued while i was doing it
  • do you think its a waste of time going to court then
  • do you think its a waste of time appealing then even traffic warden just told me to hurry up and some police too
  • give_them_FA
    give_them_FA Posts: 2,998 Forumite
    So what are you saying, in the past they have just warned you? Perhaps they got fed up with that. Parking on the zigzags is regarded as serious hence the points. I would say you have very little chance on this one to be honest. If HO87 comes on he may help but it won't really be one you can defend IMHO.
  • Tilt
    Tilt Posts: 3,599 Forumite
    kaymatte wrote: »
    do you think its a waste of time going to court then

    Definitely. Unless you want to add court costs as well. Stopping on Zig Zags for any reason other than something which is beyond your control is an endorseable offence and quite rightly so.
    PLEASE NOTE
    My advice should be used as guidance only. You should always obtain face to face professional advice before taking any action.
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