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Parking fine at motorway services

I have received an over stay parking fine from the services at South Mimms of £90, reduced to £60 if paid early.

I find these charges to be extortionate and would pay a more realistic sum £10 as I was over my 2hour limit by 1hour 44 minutes, as a friend and I were having a meal etc at the services. Am I legally bound to pay the amount or just a token amount? I also was not aware of any notices informing me that they had changed the parking procedures.

Asked on 13 February 2012 by Michael Wilkins

Answered by Honest John
Utterly outrageous. The government urges, "Tiredness can kill. Take a break". The allows its contractors to penalise motorists that do. I would demand that the parking enforcer takes you to court, then argue your case there. Make sure you have receipts for your meal, or at least proof of a credit or charge card payment for the meal.
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