lawson101

My G/F got hit with a £30.00 fine for parking in a loading/unloading area in the town centre a few weeks ago.

The thing is, she was unloading stock into her business that is on the 1st floor of the adjacent building and because the traffic warden ( *read mini hitler) saw no activity at the car for 4 mins he issued a ticket.

I personally think that this is a bit harsh.

Ive tried writing to the Superintendent but they keep sending me back standard letters asking us to pay the fine or request a hearing at court.

Anyway back to the question, anyone successfully defended themselves, or someone else, in court?

Was it difficult and what were the circumstances??

Cheers, Stephen.
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Freak

If she was in a loading/unloading bay and was actually doing that then fight the power!
Surely the fact she has a business in the vicinity would go a long way to proving it. CCTV in the building or securty footage? Long shot..but if it shows her unloading..........

OllyK

IIRC - you pay your fine to the local council. When I got done (IMO incorrectly), I sent the cheque to the council with a covering letter stating why I thought they had got it wrong. Cheque returned a few days later with an apology and the fine cancelled.

bioforger

iTrader: (1)

Yeh I've always had to go via the council muppets. I've got off 3 fines now due to persistence and stubborness

Robbie T

iTrader: (8)

If you are parked with hazards on, there is a time you can stop for if you are continously loading. I've got 5 miutes in my head but not 100%

As already stated, with her business in the same area i'm sure they'll let her off. Has she got big ****, these help also