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Hope for drivers as fine is overruled
Pippa Crerar, City Hall Editor10 Nov 2008
THOUSANDS of motorists challenging parking tickets issued in the West End could escape a fine after a legal ruling, it was claimed today.
The London Parking Adjudicator found that one of Westminster council's controlled parking zones north of Oxford Street was invalid because there were no signs warning drivers of the restrictions.
Parking campaigner Barrie Segal, who won the ruling on behalf of a delivery company, said it could set a precedent for thousands of motorists. "For years councils have unfairly penalised motorists for trivial contraventions and have said 'that's the law'. Well this is the law and the council failed to comply and must suffer the consequences," he said.
But Westminster council said it was considering an appeal against the ruling, and will continue to issue tickets to drivers who park on yellow lines in the zone.
Parking manager Kieran Fitsall added that "this case does not set a precedent" and said the council will not be installing a sign.
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In Camden,the restriction signs have been turned around,so motorists cannot read them.
I wonder who did that?
- E.Smith, Crawley Sussex, 10/11/2008 20:51
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Actually this DOES set a precedent and Mr Fitsall is not fit for purpose. He should find another job where is does not annoy the public.
- Stephen Curtis, London, UK, 10/11/2008 18:59
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