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Ah, so taking pictures for
Ah, so taking pictures for use as evidence is OK. Got it.
The truth about parking fines and secrets every driver must know to avoid paying
Having picture evidence will significantly increase your chances of winning an appeal. This is also the case if you think you have been unfairly punished, perhaps when dropping someone off or in the event of a medical emergency
“I ran into the back of him
“I ran into the back of him because I was traumatised by seeing the latest petrol prices, m’lud”
David9694 – you were right! These new autonomous vehicles really are conspiring to run out of control!Yep, it’s official – reds under the, er, bonnet
Chinese ‘connected’ cars are a national security threat, says Biden
China’s automakers don’t sell in America, but the Feds are still going to investigate whether they’re a threat
https://www.theregister.com/2024/02/29/chinese_connected_cars_are_a/?td=keepreading
There is also a national security twist as Senator Brown claims that data collected by the sensors and cameras in Chinese EVs could pose a threat. “China does not allow American-made electric vehicles near their official buildings. To allow their vehicles freedom to travel throughout the United States would be foolish and highly dangerous,” he stated.
… in Germany and elsewhere that a ban on Chinese EVs could backfire (doesn’t quite win the internet today, but I liked it)
https://www.theregister.com/2024/04/15/china_ev_ban/?td=keepreading
‘I racked up thousands in
‘I racked up thousands in Ulez fines – I misread the rules and my dog ate the letters’
He says he buried his head when his debts began to mount – and two letters were even eaten by his dog
“administration manager”
https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/real-life/i-racked-up-thousands-ulez-29033377
Brilliant headline – for a
Brilliant headline – for a change.
Zorbing balls – if it saves
Zorbing balls – if it saves just one life
Cambridgeshire villagers say
Cambridgeshire villagers say parking problem is ‘ridiculous’ as buses squeeze past cars
Villagers say that people park on pavements, over double yellow lines, and near junctions
villagers say parking problems caused by villagers are terrible
an innocent motorist writes .
an innocent motorist writes …
Letter: ‘Feeling harassed trying to pick someone up at train station’
“In the 10 minute delay two parking officers emerged happily taking down details of cars waiting on limited spaces around the usually empty taxi lanes.
Surely this is preying on motorists as opposed to routine parking control? It is time to question the motives behind these actions, and it looks and feels like monetary targets are prevailing over good considered decisions.”
stop spending money on
stop spending money on pedestrian crossings near schools and fill in the pot holes or I will have to get a 4×4 (is this right? Ed)
https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/24261615.money-spent-fixing-herefordshire-potholes/
Man arrested after van found
Man arrested after van found abandoned on railway tracks in East Farleigh, near Maidstone
Residents of Eling Hill say
Residents of Eling Hill say they will continue to fight for toll bridge fee exemption after Totton and Eling Town Council clarifies legal issues
They disagree with the council’s offer to buy a pass giving them unlimited travel for a £25 administration charge (50p/ week, FFS), and plan to now lobby NFDC, which will make the final decision on the fees.
A meeting of Totton and Eling Town Council on Wednesday rubber-stamped the plans after hearing there was a legal right to levy a toll as the bridge is a private road.
Advice sought by the council also confirmed that, despite residents previously being granted exemption, this had not created any permanent rights for it to continue.
See also: driver entitlement (to drive one mile into Totton) whinge list:
Man flees after crashing into
Man flees after crashing into grade II listed Dorset home
https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/24263845.man-flees-crashing-grade-ii-listed-dorset-home/
Police increase patrols over
Police increase patrols over concerns drivers ignore no entry signs
At the end of March, officers were deployed to deal with motorists who contravene the bus gate rules in Semington, near Melksham.
According to Wiltshire Police, the force has “received numerous reports of drivers not complying” with the no entry signs on Semington Road.
https://www.wiltshire999s.co.uk/police-patrols-drivers-ignore-no-entry/
Petrol prices are soaring – and could soon go well above 150p a litreIt’s a war on the poor because “we have to drive” *.
It’s condemning the elderly to isolation because insurance costs have jumped again (in general, but why the old they ask?)
I cling on to the notions drivers/ people verbalise like “wasn’t Center Parcs lovely” and “I’ve got no choice” in the hope that they may one day start joining the dots on this.
Retired policeman from
Retired policeman from Swanley fined after forgetting to display blue badge at free Bluewater car park
“he forgot to display his blue badge when he parked in a disabled bay.”
“he accidentally put his blue badge in the glove compartment when asked by her to display it and when they returned to their car they found a fine for £95.”
Can’t quite be sure who was driving/whose car, but it sounds to me like the daughter is blaming anyone but herself, not least her dementia suffering father, for incurring the penalty.