Can I get my money back from York Council?

utigers

Hi there - I went across this bridge twice as a stranger working in York resulting in 2x £30 fines. I paid them as its a lease car as I was worried about the fine escalating. I now find out this news/ruling? What is the best course of action to try and claim my money back? Wait to see what the outcome is or be pro-active?

Or is it true once you have paid the fine is 'closed'


http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/11117372.7_15pm_UPDATE__Council_has__no_power__to_issue_Lendal_Bridge_or_Coppergate_fines__says_ruling_____1_3m_of_fines_in_doubt___Council__very_perturbed__but_bridge_trial_stays___Demand_a_refund__says_top_traffic_lawyer___Read_the_shock_report_in_full_here/?ref=rss

Thanks

Hot_Bring

Sadly you have admitted the offence by paying. You could lobby the council via your councillors and with the help of www.pepipoo.com but personally I'd just accept it as a lesson in life.

If it is ruled that the council have no rights to charge you then you could have a case.

Aaron_Aadvark

If there is a resident of York who wishes to have a go at getting these charges refunded, please pm me.

The residents of Hemel Hempstead did it.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-17819904

fil_cad

YES take them all the way and get full refunds, makes me sick how the think there untouchable, there pro scammers stand up to them.