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Stung with a parking fine for an 18-second airport stop to tackle a wasp
Source: Business | The Guardian · Published
No matter what the cause, airports are ruthless in issuing PCNs if a car stops in a red zone. But there is a get-out clause I had to stop my car for 18 seconds in a red zone at Leeds Bradford airport to deal with a wasp. It was buzzing in front of my face and making safe-driving
No matter what the cause, airports are ruthless in issuing PCNs if a car stops in a red zone. But there is a get-out clause I had to stop my car for 18 seconds in a red zone at Leeds Bradford airport to deal with a wasp. It was buzzing in front of my face and making safe-driving impossible.
The result was a £100 parking charge notice (PCN) sent to my wife (the registered keeper) by Vehicle Control Services (VCS). Continue reading...
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