Cheaper to be fined than to pay, Edinburgh |
Cheaper to be fined than to pay, Edinburgh |
Thu, 5 Apr 2018 - 21:26
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https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish...ts-now-12301109
The Record have run an article claiming that its cheaper to get a £30 parking ticket in Edinburgh than it is to pay the £33.60 it would cost to park for the full day (charging takes place 0800-1800) in parts of the city centre. Now, ignoring the fact that you can only park for 3 hours anyway, wouldn't they just have more of an incentive to tow you if you leave the car without a ticket all day? And then definitely tow you if you have not paid and your in a 3 hour zone and they stand to lose so much revenue? Whats the reason they don't up the penalty too? This is another reason not to go to that God forsaken city anyway, but the ridiculousness of it is just hillarious. They even have a councillor saying people would be selfish to go for the fine rather than pay the hourly rate. I think shes on another planet, as I think its quite selfish of the council to continue with their elitist policy where those who can afford it can drive in the city, but those on lower wages and whatnot aren't allowed as it costs more than half the minimum wage per hour. This post has been edited by glasgow_bhoy: Thu, 5 Apr 2018 - 21:26 |
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Fri, 6 Apr 2018 - 01:12
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Whats the reason they don't up the penalty too? As far as I know they don't get to set the penalties. -------------------- If you would like assistance with a penalty charge notice, please post a thread on https://www.ftla.uk/index.php
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Fri, 6 Apr 2018 - 06:19
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I remember reading a similar article about Cambridge
As long as the cars aren't towed and you remember to pay the discounted charge, it makes sense to take advantage |
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Fri, 6 Apr 2018 - 07:15
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Member Group: Members Posts: 56,196 Joined: 9 Sep 2003 From: Warwickshire Member No.: 317 |
Towing for being in a permitted parking place is clearly disproportionate, towing should only be used where the vehicle is causing an obstruction that a legitimately parked car wouldn't such as DYL/Clearways etc.
-------------------- There is no such thing as a law abiding motorist, just those who have been scammed and those yet to be scammed!
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Fri, 6 Apr 2018 - 19:17
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Member Group: Members Posts: 2,356 Joined: 30 Jun 2008 From: Landan Member No.: 20,731 |
Towing for being in a permitted parking place is clearly disproportionate, towing should only be used where the vehicle is causing an obstruction that a legitimately parked car wouldn't such as DYL/Clearways etc. Disproportionate to what? Parking penalties subsidising other council-provided services might be considered entirely justifiable by some... --Churchmouse |
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Sat, 7 Apr 2018 - 07:43
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I failed to read that it was a car park
The Cambridge article concerned parking on a double yellow line |
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Sat, 7 Apr 2018 - 11:13
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Member Group: Members Posts: 56,196 Joined: 9 Sep 2003 From: Warwickshire Member No.: 317 |
Towing for being in a permitted parking place is clearly disproportionate, towing should only be used where the vehicle is causing an obstruction that a legitimately parked car wouldn't such as DYL/Clearways etc. Disproportionate to what? Parking penalties subsidising other council-provided services might be considered entirely justifiable by some... --Churchmouse Disproportionate to the drivers actions, there is no blocking of a road to free off or similar that would make it proportionate. -------------------- There is no such thing as a law abiding motorist, just those who have been scammed and those yet to be scammed!
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Sun, 8 Apr 2018 - 09:40
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