Parking fine

JamesVFR · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 23 Sep 2005 Karma :

Got one for parking in the town center (about 10 meters into it), against the bicycle lockups. Now, I tax my bike as a bicycle, doesn't that mean I am allowed to use my bike as a bicycle and use the poles to lock my bike up agaisnt it, or was I in the wrong? Need to know where I stand before I make a fool of myself down the cop shop.

Vespa · Traffic Copper Joined: 12 Feb 2005 Karma :

JamesVFR · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 23 Sep 2005 Karma :

Ok well at least I know now. Having a lot of expensive lessons lately !

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Nothing stopping you trying it on though. Write them a letter and send a photocopy of the V5 with "Taxation class. Bicycle" circled. Might get lucky.
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Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

I always use the bike loops, no traffic wardens ever hassle any of the bikes parked there.

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Flip · Super Spammer Joined: 28 Feb 2004 Karma :

In Chester everyone (bikers) park at the bicycle lock ups opposite the town hall and the police etc turn a blind eye to it. *Shrugs* Maybe Chester coppers are decent coppers?

But you shouldn't really do it.