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London, England (January 29, 2010) – 24 7 parking, experts in finding affordable long term parking in London and around the UK, comment today on the news that Yorkshire council is owed millions of pounds in unpaid parking tickets. Statistics show that over 400,000 parking tickets were issued in Yorkshire alone last year, which equates to one for every five motorists, and generated over £10 million in revenue for the 08/09 financial year. However, there is still a backlog of fines that remain unpaid, meaning councils all over the country are still owed millions of pounds from unpaid fines –…
London, England (January 29, 2010) – 24 7 parking, experts in finding affordable long term parking in London, report on the news that councils are exploiting a legal loophole whereby traffic wardens can fine motorists if they have more than one pay and display ticket on show in their car. If a motorist has more than one visible pay and display parking ticket in their car then traffic wardens have the power to issue a fine of £70, or £120 if they live in the London area. A discount of 50% is available if the fine is paid within 14…
London, England (January 29, 2010) – 24 7 parking, experts in finding affordable long term parking in London and around the UK, comment on congestion-easing proposals which have been outlined for the Ecclesall area in Sheffield. The Ecclesall Smart Route scheme, which covers Bents Green and Ecclesall, is being proposed to try and ease traffic congestion in the suburb which is mainly caused by bottleneck roads. Changes that are looking to be introduced are new pedestrian crossing in the area, the widening of junctions and relocation of bus stops. Residents and commuters were asked to supply their views on the…
London, England (January 29, 2010) – 24 7 parking, experts in finding affordable long term parking in London, comment on the increase in people receiving ‘ghost fines’ and parking tickets based purely on CCTV evidence. Figures suggest that up to one in three fines have been issued by councils with relevant CCTV powers – 24 council bodies out of 33 – after CCTV has captured cars parked on double yellow lines outside of schools and box junctions. Once captured, a fine will be sent to the person’s postal address of up to £120. In London alone last year, just under…
London, England (January 29, 2010) – 24 7 parking, experts in finding affordable long term parking in London, comment today on the news that local councils are demanding an increase in monetary penalties for parking fines to help them raise more money. The British Parking Association is requesting talks with Transport Minister, Sadiq Khan, to review the current parking charges for councils outside of London. Away from the capital, there are currently two tiers of fine that can be issued to those who commit parking offences – a £40 fine for minor offences and a £70 for serious misdemeanours such…