Supermarket parking blunder risks £100 fine for UK drivers
UK drivers are being warned about a costly and easily avoidable error when using supermarket car parks that could see them hit with a hefty penalty charge, regardless of how long they stay.
UK drivers are being warned about a costly and easily avoidable error when using supermarket car parks that could see them hit with a hefty penalty charge, regardless of how long they stay.
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Colchester City Council launches a tough new campaign against fly-tipping, warning residents they will be fined up to £400 for dumping waste illegally. The 'no nonsense' approach targets offenders across the borough.
A motorist checking a £100 parking penalty was left reeling after uncovering a colossal £23,500 debt erroneously linked to his car. This astonishing administrative error by Westminster City Council highlights a dramatic system failure.
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An Ethiopian Orthodox church in Central London has been slapped with a parking fine after a vehicle was left illegally outside its Westminster chapel, sparking a debate over religious exemptions and council enforcement.
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A frustrated mother was fined £100 after council officials refused to accept her parking permit as valid – even though she had proof of payment.
A driver in Switzerland has been slapped with a staggering £110,000 fine for speeding on a residential street. The eye-watering penalty has sparked debate over whether the offender can realistically pay up.
A wealthy motorist in Switzerland has been slapped with an eye-watering £800,000 fine for speeding—setting a new national record. Discover how the country’s income-based penalty system led to this staggering sum.
A woman was stunned to receive a £100 fine after using a public toilet in Westminster. Her story has sparked outrage online, raising questions about council policies.
A furious grandfather was slapped with a £200 fine for parking in a disabled bay, despite displaying a valid Blue Badge. The council's decision has sparked widespread anger.
Australian radio host Carrie Bickmore vents frustration after receiving a hefty parking fine in Melbourne, calling the penalty 'absurd' and questioning local council enforcement.
A teenager in Westminster was slapped with a hefty £150 fine for dropping a single crisp packet, sparking debate over council enforcement tactics.
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A couple in Cornwall faced two fines simultaneously—one for parking violations and another for littering—sparking debate over council enforcement tactics.
A couple in Cornwall was mistakenly fined for littering after paying for a parking ticket, sparking outrage and raising questions over council enforcement.
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