The locations where motorists are most likely to challenge a parking ticket – and how you can overturn your fine
If you are slapped with a parking fine in one of these areas, you won't be alone if you decide to contest it
BRITAIN was hit by a record number of parking tickets last year, and drivers are starting to take a stand against the penalties.
With 12 parking fines issued every minute in the last three months of 2017 alone, it's no surprise that more than a quarter of motorists are contesting their tickets.
And a recent survey conducted by has revealed the areas around the country where drivers are hitting back at parking wardens the most.
Motorists in Northern Ireland were most likely to challenge a parking fine, with 34 per cent not willing to accept the ticket without having their say.
Drivers in the East Midlands, North East and Wales were also likely to take on a parking warden, with one in three claiming they would contest a fine.
And when it comes to challenging a ticket, drivers are willing to go further than just entering a formal complaint.
Reasons for appealing a parking ticket
A TICKET may be deemed unfair by the council or an independent adjudicator, if:
- Signs were wrong. If the signs weren’t visible or gave the wrong information.
- The traffic warden got it wrong. If they gave you a ticket when they shouldn’t have.
- An error on the letter or ticket. If they’ve left out any information on the Notice To Owner letter, then you could get it waived.
- You didn’t own the vehicle at the time. You’ll have to prove this with information you provided to the DVLA.
- Your car was stolen. If a thief parked the car illegally then you can get it waived
A number of motorists said they were happy to have a verbal fight with a traffic warden on the side of the road, with 19 per cent in the East Midlands willing to argue their case on the spot.
The majority of drivers around Britain are frustrated as they feel that parking tickets are nothing more than a money-making scheme.
Just under 70 percent said they didn't think parking fines were there to stop drivers from breaking the rules, but simply boosted local council revenue.
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Paul Brown, Managing Director at Cars On Demand said: “Our survey shows that nearly half of Brits would struggle to pay a parking fine, emphasising how important it is not to park somewhere you are not authorised to park.
"That said, you don’t always have to take a parking ticket lying down.
"If you’re adamant you weren’t in the wrong, make sure to gather as much evidence as you can in your defence, and appeal to avoid paying up.”