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Probe into parking fines

23rd September 2004
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The writing may finally be on the wall for London's money-grabbing local

authorities. Jennifer Ball reports.

LONDON COUNCILS face a London Assembly probe into accusations that they are using parking fines to fleece motorists and boost their coffers.

Operators say they are being victimised by overzealous wardens and clam pers when trying to make deliveries in the capital.

The inquiry will also look at the guidance given to parking attendants in each borough and how this correlates with the number of tickets issued, the outcomes of appeals and customer satisfaction with the appeals process.

Lynne Featherstone, chair of the assembly's transport committee, says: "It's time the rules and guidance surrounding controlled parking were looked at across the capital.

-This move is long overdue for fed-up motorists who believe they are being used as cash cows.

"We want to keep traffic moving but many drivers dostill need to be accommodated — particularly disabled drivers and [those making] business deliveries."

Mike Bracey, group chairman of the Brewery Logistics Group — which includes Young's Brewery — Exel's Tradeteam division and Carlsberg UK, welcomes the move:"The number of parking fines issued to our members in August stood at 395. That's 50% less than were issued in April but they are still costing our members 1300,000 a year plus admin costs. Hopefully this review will see the number of tickets issued continue to decline."


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