Frequently Asked Questions

What should you do if you get a parking ticket?

If you get a parking ticket which you think has been unreasonably or incorrectly issued there are several things that you should and should not do. Once a ticket is issued it is impossible for the traffic warden or parking attendant to cancel it so it is counter productive to scream abuse at the individual upon being told that it cannot be cancelled. Read More...

Aren't traffic wardens supposed to give 'a few minutes grace' before issuing a ticket?

Contrary to popular misconception, you are not - and never have been - permitted to stop for 'a few minutes' other than to set down or pick up passengers or load and unload goods (in the absence of any loading restrictions). Read More...

If I return to my car whilst a parking attendant is issuing a ticket but I drive off before it can be either handed to me or fixed to the vehicle am I still liable?

No! To be valid the ticket must be either handed to the driver or fixed to the vehicle. If you subsequently get a Notice to Owner you should write to the issuing authority explaining the situation and ask for it to be cancelled. If they will not cancel it then appeal. Read More...