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Parking stories in the News/media
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"Motorists warned of huge parking fines simply for charging their electric car""
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1621527/electric-car-parking-fine-warning-charging-stations-uk-warning
That's a good one Mouse as energy issues are a hot topic.
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motorist is warning others to ‘watch out’ after receiving a parking ticket in a ‘notorious’ Mansfield car park - despite having purchased a ticket
https://www.chad.co.uk/mansfield-woodhouse-mans-warning-over-parking-fine-3600089
Woman 'blackmailed' with £170 parking fine at Iceland despite putting £1 in meter
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/woman-blackmailed-170-parking-fine-26921117
Resident warns other drivers about parking rules at a Crawley retail park after receiving £60 fine
https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/resident-warns-other-drivers-about-parking-rules-at-a-crawley-retail-park-after-receiving-ps60-fine-3640782
Man hit with £170 fine for spending too long washing car: 'Shocking'
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1531229/driving-fine-fined-car-wash-stay-BP
Medway Moto Services on M2 near Rainham under fire over 'unfair and greedy' parking fines
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/service-station-under-fire-over-unfair-parking-tickets-253733/
NOT FINE I’m livid over £85 parking fine for ‘4hr stay’ at shopping centre – I was only there 30 mins, my ring doorbell proves it
https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/motors/8848854/edinburgh-parking-fine-craigleith-retail-park/
Huge parking fine for disabled woman who fell and couldn't get back to her car in time
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1573586/parking-fine-disabled-woman-late-appeal
Private parking firms are threatening vulnerable NHS patients with bailiffs
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-7829015/Private-parking-companies-threaten-NHS-patients-small-hospital-car-park-fines.html
BBC WatchDog “if you are struggling with an unfair parking charge do get in touch”
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Snakes_Belly said:
"Motorists warned of huge parking fines simply for charging their electric car""
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1621527/electric-car-parking-fine-warning-charging-stations-uk-warning
That's a good one Mouse as energy issues are a hot topic.
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Parking Eye fines at Weymouth car park cancelled
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/18823567.parking-eye-fines-weymouth-car-park-cancelled/
I’m a hospital worker fined more for parking than I’m paid – I’m furious at firms who want to INCREASE charges
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/17387762/hospital-parking-charges-fine-parkingeye/
The 'fake parking fines' of £100 being handed to Cambridge drivers
https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cambridge-news/cambridge-university-penalty-parking-fines-15466560
Former soldier shocked after realising he was charged £10 per minute for parking in Wirral
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/former-soldier-shocked-after-realising-20670884
NHS nurse on verge of bankruptcy after receiving 300 letters demanding £7,000 for parking fines
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/nhs-nurse-sent-300-letters-13518499
SALFORD PRECINCT SHOPPERS STUNG BY PARKING `RACKET’
https://www.salfordstar.com/article.asp?id=3592
Parking firm accused of 'damaging tourism' in Plymouth
https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/britannia-parking-plymouth-fines-appeals-2546694
Swanley 'parking charges' scrapped after resident revolt over fines for driving down Nightingale Way to access Aldi supermarket
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/aldi-access-road-parking-charges-scrapped-after-resident-r-244452/
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Well worth pointing out, if it fits with the questions asked in the Public Consultation.
We need to be mindful that our evidence is to inform an 'impact assessment' so any negative impact like this, is good evidence.PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
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Coupon-mad said:Well worth pointing out, if it fits with the questions asked in the Public Consultation.
We need to be mindful to inform an impact assessment, so negative impact like this is good evidence.
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Equally, we can use local examples of deterrents that don't rely on huge penalties, such as the Co-op car park at Peacehaven near Brighton, where the signs now just give polite instruction about parking.
Chaos did not ensue when OPS was kicked out.
More examples like that are good.PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
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STOP IT We’re furious after council hiked parking fees outside our shop – we’re going to lose customers
https://www.thesun.co.uk/motors/18863767/council-hiked-parking-fees-outside-shop-lose-customers/
Food bank users and volunteers threatened with £170 parking fines
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2022/may/09/food-bank-users-threatened-with-170-parking-fine
'Anxiety and anger' as payment signs put up in free city car park
https://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/new-parking-signs-in-the-sqaure-thorpe-marriott-8556558
Confusion over unusual parking charges from Darlington car park
https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/19733162.confusion-unusual-parking-charges-darlington-car-park/
Co Down woman's anger after being slapped with parking fine over number plate error
https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/co-down-womans-anger-after-22876815
Poldark parking war: Residents of village used as setting for hit TV show are deluged with fines from harbour owner
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10354027/Poldark-village-residents-parking-fines-harbour-owner.html
University Hospital of Wales staff forced to pay £26,000 in legal fees over parking tickets
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/health/heath-hospital-parking-tickets-court-14571784
Private car parking firm has nabbed customers using the Sainsbury's local store at Station Hill in Chippenham
https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/17793737.private-car-parking-firm-nabbed-customers-using-sainsburys-local-store-station-hill-chippenham/
BBC WatchDog “if you are struggling with an unfair parking charge do get in touch”
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The Hartlepool Marina is a good example of bad parking management. It is still covered by marine byelaws, and failing to pay for parking is not a byelaws breach.I married my cousin. I had to...I don't have a sister.All my screwdrivers are cordless."You're Safety Is My Primary Concern Dear" - Laks3
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While reviewing the thread
I noticed this list from Coupon-mad and thought for completeness a copy belonged hereCoupon-mad said:Which it does. Only takes one PCN and the business has list all goodwill and will never see that shopper return, nor their friends:
https://taxis4smartcities.org/drivers-threaten-to-boycott-parking-lot-over-ticket-chaos/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-61175991.amp
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g186220-d12048934-r682084668-Flip_Out_Bristol_Pumped_Up-Bristol_England.html
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g186470-d7946024-r736923985-Forestside_Shopping_Centre-Belfast_Northern_Ireland.html
https://www.staffordshire-live.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/shoppers-boycott-sports-direct-matalan-5678915.amp
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/llangrannog-car-park-fine-beach-20537396.amp
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/perth-kinross/826974/smart-parking-boss-agrees-to-make-changes-after-deluge-of-complaints-from-perth-drivers/
https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2022/06/12/decision-by-shopping-centre-owner-to-end-contract-with-car-parking-company-welcomed-by-lichfield-mp/
A couple from Sussex:
OPS kicked out of the Co-op car park:
https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/17799021.amp/
UKCPM ruining a West Sussex beauty spot called Bury Hill:
https://www.hdrcgb.org/threads/parking-cameras-at-whiteway-bury-hill-motorbikes-are-except.1186938/
I've seen two PCNs from that place from friends who didn't see the free parking had been removed. There are other beauty spots and cafes. People soon learn.
BBC WatchDog “if you are struggling with an unfair parking charge do get in touch”
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