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Zig zag operation 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
In our local area, Walton upon Thames, drivers are now regularly prosecuted for parking on the zig zag lines either side of the crossing in the High Street.... -
Parking mad 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I received a Parking Charge Notice (PCN) including photographs of my vehicle entering and leaving a carpark that alleges a parking contravention has occurred... -
I received a reply from my MP regarding the Protection of Freedoms Bill. 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
In response to my letter to my MP, David Burrowes, I received this letter: "I am writing on behalf of David Burrowes, who has asked me to thank you... -
Car crash due to faulty handbrake - can I sue the dealer? 12 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa. Six months ago I parked on a hill (with the handbrake on) and after a couple minutes it rolled down a hill cause £1500 worth... -
I was issued a PCN due to confusion over private parking in a public car park - how should I proceed? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) owns and manages a multi storey car park opposite the train station. On the top two floors of the car park, there... -
Disabled driver - can I fight a parking ticket? 13 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
Last October I parked at High Barnet London Tube station, like I always do, when I take my disabled son into great Ormond Street Hospital. The car park... -
How do I fight an unfair parking ticket on private land? 20 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
Please can you advise me the best way to appeal a car park charge, when it was on private land with a ticket machine that only accepts debit cards and... -
How can I fight an unjust parking fine? 18 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
A weekend event took place recently close to my house and a traffic management plan was set up by my local council to deal with parking. A letter was... -
Faulty ticket machine 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I parked my car in a Borough of Newham car park and inserted £4 in mixed change into the ticket machine for payment for a three hour stay, when I went... -
Fast feud - parking dispute at McDonalds 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
After more correspondence with Met Parking and their escalation of penalty charges for ‘overstaying’ at MacDonalds, I have now received a Notice of Proposed... -
Insurance, premium rise after 'no fault' incident 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
My car was hit whilst parked outside my house. The driver was traced after two independent witnesses came forward (she did a runner). The Police prosecuted... -
Can contract law-governed parking enforcement companies pursue me for a parking charge notice payment? 14 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I just received a parking charge notice from an enforcement company for overstaying my welcome at the MOTO Trowell services on the southbound M1, during... -
Cars keep parking over our driveway and blocking us coming and going. What can I do? 10 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I live next door to a children's day nursery. For the most part, this is fine. Unfortunately, some parents park over my drive. I was late for a dental... -
Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9 CDTi just won't rev... 12 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9 CDTi van with 95,000 miles on the clock. It has been running fine but after having been parked up and not run for a few... -
Penalty kinks 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
In 2009 we travelled to Tropea in Italy. Now, 6 months later, we have received a parking fine, that we cannot understand as it is in Italian. We do have... -
Why does my Alfa Romeo 159's battery keep going flat? 13 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have an almost new Alfa Romeo 159 TI. I have no complaints with the car other than a battery problem. There are occasions when I have to attend conferences... -
Thug rule 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
Your correspondent who was fined in a car park owned by a Tesco store for apparently not displaying a 'blue badge' should perhaps refer to the main branch... -
Disputing a parking ticket - what should we do? 23 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
My daughter received a parking ticket in Leeds late last year for £50. The ticket machine was out of order at the time which the car park admit, but they... -
Excessive brake disc wear - is the electric parking brake to blame? 28 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
My 2012 Volvo XC70 has covered 34,000 miles and just had its second annual service. The dealer reports the rear disc pads as 75% worn, and the discs as... -
I was fined at an airport drop off - should I appeal? 16 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have recently dropped a friend off at Newcastle International Airport & used their Short Stay Car Park 2 which gives the first 15 minutes free. On attempting...

