We went into town on Monday 3rd Jan (which was a bank holiday as 1st was on a Saturday). I parked in a pay & display space, and went to pay at the ticket machine, when I noticed it said on the machine:
?Charges apply Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm except 1 January, Easter Monday, 12 and 13 July, 25 and 26 December or days in lieu.?
As a result of the notice, I thought that as Monday 3rd was the bank holiday in lieu of New Years Day, that no fee was needed and I therefore did not purchase a ticket. When I returned to my car, I discovered I had been given a parking ticket, which is £60, or £30 if paid within a certain period.
I have written to appeal the ticket, and have received a response saying that charges were suspended on Saturday 1st, and so charges applied on Monday 3rd, so I therefore have to pay the ticket.
There is a further appeal mechanism, but the discounted rate will have expired, so if I lose the appeal, I will need to pay £60.
I honestly thought that no fee was required. I was willing to pay for parking. If they are saying a fee was due, I think the notice on the machine is ambiguous at best, and misleading.
AIBU? And do you think I should just pay up, or appeal?