traffic offence???
Discussion
Earlier today, my wife took the Passat (Estate) to carry a rather large and unwieldy bag of old clothes and stuff to the help the Aged charity shop, situated in the precinct. In order to access this shop, she has to pass along the 1 way system in place, which is clearly marked 'no entry' except for loading and unloading.
She therefore pulls up outside shop, takes large bag out of boot and carries it into shop.
Lo and behold, less than 1 minute passes by and Traffic Warden is writing reg. no. in book.
Wife gets to car, explains purpose of car being in precinct to no avail.
Then she says' you better give me parking ticket then'. Warden replies, 'it 's not a parking ticket, you will get a summons for traffic offence of passing through no entry sign 'and that the exemption is for commercial vehicles only.
Question - warden puts reg. in her 'book', right? Does not ask for any ID of driver, car is taxed 'PLG' class (Private/Light goods). Get out clause, surely???
Waiting for summons, letter drafted ready to appeal....
Appreciate thoughts on this matter
Thanks folks for all your thoughts on this matter - i will keep you informed of the outcome. The bag in question would have been too heavy for one person (male or female ) to carry from the nearest available parking area, which the warden was made fully aware of by my wife. I am going to the site tomorrow to get sme photos of the signage (just in case the f**kers decide to change them!!)
Unsure as to whether a summons will be issued but I am sure I will be the first to know, being the reg. keeper. Might even claim my right to silence under the European human rights act, so not incriminating my wife!!!
Unsure as to whether a summons will be issued but I am sure I will be the first to know, being the reg. keeper. Might even claim my right to silence under the European human rights act, so not incriminating my wife!!!
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