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Van driver Tim Haines slams council for 'ridiculous' parking ticket
10:47am Monday 11th February 2013 in News By Lawrence Dunhill
Tim Haines with his van at the Wakeman Road car park
A DOG groomer whose van does not fit within the spaces at a council car park has hit out after being told he should have bought two tickets to avoid a fine.
Tim Haines was hit with a £25 penalty charge after leaving his ‘Dial a Dog Wash’ van in Wakeman Road car park in Bourne End, and has since failed to get the decision reversed on appeal.
The 46-year-old, of Fishermans Way, Bourne End, said he bought one ticket after purposely edging back into another space so the front of the van would not obstruct the car park exit (see Photo 2).
He added: “Even if the back was in the space the front of the van would then stick out. I’ve not had any problems before and I just couldn’t believe I got the penalty.
“They mentioned that I should have purchased two tickets and when I wrote to them to say that it doesn’t say that on the sign, they said I should have phoned. Do you not think that this is ridiculous?”
Wycombe District Council, which runs the car park, replied: “If a vehicle is not able to park within a marked bay alternative arrangements should be sought. It is stated on the tariff board that parking beyond the bay markings is an offence for which a penalty charge can be issued.
“On occasions when oversized vehicles are parked, a ticket should be obtained for each bay that the vehicle occupies, either partially or completely, and then all tickets should be displayed in the vehicle.”
Comments(14)
realist_highwycombe
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11:44am Mon 11 Feb 13
At the end of the day if it does not fit in a bay it is obvious that you cannot park there with just one ticket...
Bill Taxpayer
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12:32pm Mon 11 Feb 13
Malc London
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12:36pm Mon 11 Feb 13
Bill Taxpayer wrote:I think that's been tried with 2 Smartcars in one space, but the coucil said two tickets were required.
If I park a Smart Car there, do I pay half?
It all depends on how big the spaces are, I have trouble sometimes in a medium sized family car when the front protudes.
I'd say the rule should be that if all four wheels are within the marked bay, that should be sufficient.
Bill Taxpayer
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1:30pm Mon 11 Feb 13
Malc London wrote:The charge should either be per bay OR per vehicle.
Bill Taxpayer wrote: If I park a Smart Car there, do I pay half?I think that's been tried with 2 Smartcars in one space, but the coucil said two tickets were required. It all depends on how big the spaces are, I have trouble sometimes in a medium sized family car when the front protudes. I'd say the rule should be that if all four wheels are within the marked bay, that should be sufficient.
Seems the council wants it both ways.
Majik
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2:26pm Mon 11 Feb 13
PS I'm with the council - car park spaces are not designed to accomodate large vans. If someones family car doesn't quite fit in a space, that's different.
pastyboy
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3:03pm Mon 11 Feb 13
Voyeur
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3:06pm Mon 11 Feb 13
wycombe_boy
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3:51pm Mon 11 Feb 13
Lara Booker
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11:48pm Mon 11 Feb 13
Good if the dog walker makes business from it!
Catflap
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9:50am Tue 12 Feb 13
Bill Taxpayer wrote:Actually that's a very valid point. Is it 1 ticket per space or 1 ticket per vehicle. Perhaps WDC could clarify.
If I park a Smart Car there, do I pay half?
PiffleMan
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10:11am Tue 12 Feb 13
Malc London wrote:I think the clue is in the name, it's a CAR park.
Bill Taxpayer wrote: If I park a Smart Car there, do I pay half?I think that's been tried with 2 Smartcars in one space, but the coucil said two tickets were required. It all depends on how big the spaces are, I have trouble sometimes in a medium sized family car when the front protudes. I'd say the rule should be that if all four wheels are within the marked bay, that should be sufficient.
Also, does this man think the white lines are there for the fun of it? to be ignored at will?
Malc LondonBill Taxpayer wrote: If I park a Smart Car there, do I pay half?I think that's been tried with 2 Smartcars in one space, but the coucil said two tickets were required.......
If i parked a smart car, i wouldn't want some other bugger parking their smart car right behind me blocking me in.
BucksComment
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12:12pm Tue 12 Feb 13
Lazy little b***ards park there all the time.
bayriver
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7:18pm Tue 12 Feb 13
PiffleMan wrote:"idiot", not every working man can afford a car and a van !! do you suggest that the council provide van parks, motor bike parks, etc etc. "div ball"
Malc London wrote:I think the clue is in the name, it's a CAR park.
Bill Taxpayer wrote: If I park a Smart Car there, do I pay half?I think that's been tried with 2 Smartcars in one space, but the coucil said two tickets were required. It all depends on how big the spaces are, I have trouble sometimes in a medium sized family car when the front protudes. I'd say the rule should be that if all four wheels are within the marked bay, that should be sufficient.
Also, does this man think the white lines are there for the fun of it? to be ignored at will?
Malc LondonBill Taxpayer wrote: If I park a Smart Car there, do I pay half?I think that's been tried with 2 Smartcars in one space, but the coucil said two tickets were required.......
If i parked a smart car, i wouldn't want some other bugger parking their smart car right behind me blocking me in.
OneArmJack says...
11:17am Mon 11 Feb 13