A Manchester mother has spoken of her horror after being hit with a £100 parking fine while desperately performing first aid on her choking daughter in a car park.
The distressing incident occurred when the woman's young daughter began choking, forcing her to pull over immediately to administer life-saving treatment.
A Parent's Worst Nightmare
While focused entirely on her daughter's wellbeing, the mother returned to her vehicle to find an unexpected penalty notice slapped on her windscreen. The £100 fine was issued despite the clear medical emergency unfolding just metres away.
"I was terrified my daughter couldn't breathe, and to return to this heartless penalty felt like a punch in the gut," the emotional mother told reporters.
Public Outrage Grows
The case has sparked widespread anger among parents and community members, who describe the parking enforcement as "lacking basic human compassion."
Local residents have expressed concern that parking companies are prioritising profits over common sense and emergency situations.
Calls for Policy Reform
This incident has reignited calls for more flexible parking enforcement policies that account for genuine emergencies. Campaigners argue that:
- Parking attendants need better training to identify emergencies
- Appeal processes should be streamlined for genuine cases
- Compassionate discretion must be part of enforcement guidelines
The mother is now fighting the penalty while dealing with the emotional aftermath of her daughter's frightening medical episode.
