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Argh.....Parking Ticket (3 minutes over time)

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By *exySwing3rs OP   Couple
over a year ago

In Your Hearts

I know attendant was just doing his job but surely a bit of leeway should be allowed.

Not a happy bunny today!

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By *iewMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

it is a tough one... how many minutes would you say to give beyond the time paid for...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They're supposed to allow you 5 minutes grace.

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By *reelove1969Couple
over a year ago

bristol

doh ...how much are those these days ?

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By *ylesweenyMan
over a year ago

Ayr

Is it not 30 mins no return before they can do fuck all? I'd appeal

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By *allen MadonnaWoman
over a year ago

In my own little world

I thought it was normal to allow 5 mins as discretionary time, but that's anywhere but london. It's worth contesting. 50% of tickets issued if contested are voided through bad practice with wardens, then another 50% contested further, so only 25% of tickets ever are valid.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wold it not depend on the terms and conditions of the car park.

Of they give grace time doesn't it defeat the object of time limits?

Its unlucky you got caught. Chances are many wouldn't be.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

A friend of mine appeals every parking ticket she's given and has been let off about 80% of them. I think being only 3 mins over time you have a good case.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's a bit of a pisser, but how much leeway should be given ?

10 minutes ? then what happens to the bloke who was only there for 11 minutes ?

So for good measure say 15 minutes leeway, then someone parks and they've been there for 16 minutes ?

Simple solution to avoid confusion - If you're over the time, you pay the fine

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By *eryBigGirlWoman
over a year ago

East Yorkshire


"A friend of mine appeals every parking ticket she's given and has been let off about 80% of them. I think being only 3 mins over time you have a good case."

She's obviously good I've had 3 in the last month and failed to appeal all 3 although the first one I'm digging my heels in and completely refusing to pay it!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just challege it...europark always wave it....everytime

GUARANTEED YOU WILL THANK ME LATER

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By *teve oneilMan
over a year ago

manchester

Nope you were late ...tuff titties

Pay up..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If it's a private company, just ignore the letters. If it's a council one, I have no idea.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It could be said that not everyones watch shows the same time, so they should give some leeway within reason.

Appeal it cos even if u loose the appeal u still get the 2 weeks to pay the cheaper fine if it has that option.. And u never know unless u try

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

Of they give grace time doesn't it defeat the object of time limits?

"

They are supposed to allow a grace period because not everones watch is set to the exact time and people can be stuck in ques etc.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum


"A friend of mine appeals every parking ticket she's given and has been let off about 80% of them. I think being only 3 mins over time you have a good case.

She's obviously good I've had 3 in the last month and failed to appeal all 3 although the first one I'm digging my heels in and completely refusing to pay it!!"

Stubborn is her middle name.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

They are supposed to give grace according to the size of your feet.

People with little feet take longer to get back to the car.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As the saying goes, if you can't do the time...

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"As the saying goes, if you can't do the time..."

Get a speaking clock ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What happens if you dont pay lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If its a ticket from a private company just bin it and ignore it.

You'll get threatening letters but eventually they'll get off your case and move onto their next victim.

Twice I've had a ticket from such companies and I've binned them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

Of they give grace time doesn't it defeat the object of time limits?

They are supposed to allow a grace period because not everones watch is set to the exact time and people can be stuck in ques etc."

I would agree on a free parking bay. If you have taken a ticket from a machine its down to you to check the time on the ticket and check your watch or phone.

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By *bfoxxxMan
over a year ago

Crete or LANCASTER

No grace, no leeway, they are on commission.

Check out

you tube / Harry Enfield / Parking Pataweyo.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

Of they give grace time doesn't it defeat the object of time limits?

They are supposed to allow a grace period because not everones watch is set to the exact time and people can be stuck in ques etc.

I would agree on a free parking bay. If you have taken a ticket from a machine its down to you to check the time on the ticket and check your watch or phone. "

People get held up all the time, not always their fault or avoidable. 5 minutes is fair.

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By *iewMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

a lot use Ringo and you can phone and extend time.... I do it all the time and it is great

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By *i 1 Get 1 FreeCouple (MM)
over a year ago

birmingham

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"a lot use Ringo and you can phone and extend time.... I do it all the time and it is great"

likewise. And you normally get a text to remind you about parking expiry.

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By *exySwing3rs OP   Couple
over a year ago

In Your Hearts

It's a council ticket, therefore, can't ignore it.

Will definitely appeal. Our third ticket in last 5 years. Appealed previous two and won both time. One at council stage and other one at tribunal.

Grace period is arbitrary but council override this.

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By *iewMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn


"a lot use Ringo and you can phone and extend time.... I do it all the time and it is great

likewise. And you normally get a text to remind you about parking expiry. "

it is great, costs a wee bit more but you don't have to worry about finding change for the machine

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"a lot use Ringo and you can phone and extend time.... I do it all the time and it is great

likewise. And you normally get a text to remind you about parking expiry.

it is great, costs a wee bit more but you don't have to worry about finding change for the machine"

Yep and easy to print account to submit for expenses.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What about if its parked on red route???? Still confused

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just info that maybe of interest although I do not condone not paying but the company responsible for colkection will eventually write it off despite letters to contrary and debtless than £250 is not cost effective to take matter to court.

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By *i 1 Get 1 FreeCouple (MM)
over a year ago

birmingham


"

What happens if you dont pay lol "

The “Heavies” from “The Sheriffs Are Coming” attend

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got one for parking in a residents bay in London for less than a minute when I realised my mistake. Nothing I could do except to cough up.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A bang on the door at 05:am

Bang out of order!!!

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By *ighly ProfessionalMan
over a year ago

peterborough

I would try and appeal. I added TRY as councils rarely back down. I got one a year or so agao for being 5 mins over and i explained i parked there evry saturday paid for 2 hours but normally only there 1.5 hours and all they said was thank you here's where to send the money

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By *ashful BazMan
over a year ago

poole dorset

As the coffin was being lowered into the ground at a Traffic Wardens funeral, a voice from inside sreams

"I'm not dead, I'm not dead.

Let me out!"

The vicar smiles, leans forward sucking air through his teeth and mutters "Too fucking late pal,

the paperworks already done"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What about the paperwork was,lost in rhe post?

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By *eryBigGirlWoman
over a year ago

East Yorkshire


"A friend of mine appeals every parking ticket she's given and has been let off about 80% of them. I think being only 3 mins over time you have a good case.

She's obviously good I've had 3 in the last month and failed to appeal all 3 although the first one I'm digging my heels in and completely refusing to pay it!!

Stubborn is her middle name."

Mine too but what pisses me off the most is that it's the local council that hands out the tickets which is the same council that I work for that tell me I am an essential car user and have to have my car to do my job then when I get stuck in their offices dealing with their problems the bastards sting me with a parking ticket

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

An "old friend" of mine has just been in with us for a similar thing, fractured nose after issuing one lol

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By *exySwing3rs OP   Couple
over a year ago

In Your Hearts

Good news......challenged the ticket and council has cancelled it. Common sense prevails at last.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I thought it was normal to allow 5 mins as discretionary time, but that's anywhere but london. It's worth contesting. 50% of tickets issued if contested are voided through bad practice with wardens, then another 50% contested further, so only 25% of tickets ever are valid."

It's one minute in eastleigh Hampshire I know I got last Thursday

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

well done with that ticket

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Panicked a bit then just heard this story in the pub I'm.in

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By *odareyouMan
over a year ago

not far from iceland,,,,,, tescos is nearer though :-) (near leeds)


"A bang on the door at 05:am

Bang out of order!!!"

Wouldnt that be agnb,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just do not pay it its civil matter they will threaten but will not go to court as too costly for them.

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