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AIBU?

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15 replies

thinkofausernameplease · 23/07/2019 14:54

I live in a terraced street where the majority of cars are forced to park two wheels on the road two wheels on the pavement so as not to obstruct traffic and access to those lucky residents with driveways. I also park like this and although it is not ideal I have a small car (mini) and the pavements are more than wide enough to fit a buggy/wheelchair/bicycle as well as the cars parked like this. I had a knock at the door on the weekend from the Police asking me not to park like this as a neighbour has complained I am blocking public accessibility, I did point out the other cars parked inline with me and the Policeman did say he would be knocking on some more doors however it was my vehicle that has been brought to his attention. I did as I was told and moved my car straight away and have been parking on the road since. Today I received a letter in the post asking me to pay a £30 fine for my parking... AIBU to give them a call to dispute this? I am just really confused because the Police officer didn't say anything about a fine at the weekend?

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MoaningMinniee · 23/07/2019 14:57

Who has issued this fine? What is the offence?

thinkofausernameplease · 23/07/2019 15:08

The Police have issued the fine, blocking a public pathway is the offence.

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TheQueef · 23/07/2019 15:11

Are you in London?

thinkofausernameplease · 23/07/2019 15:12

No not in London

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TheQueef · 23/07/2019 15:13

What are the rules for pavement parking where you live?

thinkofausernameplease · 23/07/2019 15:14

I have no idea I didn't realise there were any!

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TheQueef · 23/07/2019 15:17

Some places you cannot park on the pavement, London, others just use the highway code rules.
As the officer saw and requested you move if you have obstruction rules the fine is unfortunate but if it's highway code only I would object and reiterate you were parked according to the highway code.

Sunburntnoseandears · 23/07/2019 15:19

Check with the neighbours and see if everyone got a fine. If not send in all their registrations and argue unfair treatment..

thinkofausernameplease · 23/07/2019 15:19

Looks like I will have to do some research, I'm just confused that the Policeman didn't fine me on the spot or even mention I would be getting a fine in the post at the weekend and then I receive a fine today?

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TonTonMacoute · 23/07/2019 15:22

It looks a bit confusing, found this interesting link from the RAC

If you are a member of the RAC or AA why don't you call them for advice. Or CAB if you have one. Or go to the local paper?

TheQueef · 23/07/2019 15:26

If it's a fixed penalty idk why he didn't issue it to you. Does the fine increase of you don't pay in a certain timeframe?

WhatTheAbsoluteFuck · 23/07/2019 15:28

I’d oppose it if no fucker else had a fine!

Michellebops · 23/07/2019 15:41

If it is a police issued fine, it is enforceable and you must pay.

You should not be parking on the pavement.

RevRichardWayneGaryWayne · 23/07/2019 15:54

If you used to regularly park like that are you sure it wasn't from another day or earlier the same day? If someone was complaining maybe one of those cars was sent first that takes number plates and issues tickets - then the police came by later?

It does seem off they didn't mention the ticket if it was them issuing it, but seems like you still need to pay it.

MouseLouse · 23/07/2019 16:04

YABU

Pavement parking is a menace. It damages the paving slabs, creating trip hazards. It blocks up pavements for lots of people.

(You say your car doesn't, well it's the only one in the whole world that doesn't)

Consider parking further away from your house if you can't park safely.

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