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Post by Hung like a donkey on Nov 29, 2008 22:05:21 GMT
Fat - Check Ginger - Check Right, pay the fine Lardy
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Post by PolPotter on Nov 29, 2008 22:16:36 GMT
I would have given you a ticket for driving that Renault.
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Post by swipers on Nov 29, 2008 22:17:04 GMT
The simple answer would have been warning notices . Like the tow zone ones around the ground? I have seen 2 vans parked on a grass verge next to one of these signs for every home game on my way to the match - every game when I come back, they're still there.
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Post by swipers on Nov 29, 2008 22:18:44 GMT
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Post by Huddysleftfoot on Nov 29, 2008 22:20:24 GMT
The Police can issue with a parking fine if they believe you are parked in such a way as to obstruct the highway or footpath. It doesn't matter if there are yellow lines or not, to the best of my knowledge this is the case, happy to be corrected if I'm wrong.
See the parallels with section 27, ID?
A solution could be to organise yourselves and hire a coach or minibus, I drive from Telford, up to the Talisman in Tunstall, where for £3-50 get a return coach. No worries about parking fines and the craic is brilliant.
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Post by Pugsley on Nov 29, 2008 22:29:59 GMT
I've been to matches with less than 10K in attendance and full houses like this season. I have always managed to park OK LEGALLY. The fact is that these blokes turn up to late and/or can't be bothered to walk an extra 5 minutes.
You can argue the toss about it being a money making opportunity and you could be right but at the end of the day if you didn't break the law you wouldn't be fined.
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Post by Squeekster on Nov 29, 2008 22:36:52 GMT
I've been to matches with less than 10K in attendance and full houses like this season. I have always managed to park OK LEGALLY. The fact is that these blokes turn up to late and/or can't be bothered to walk an extra 5 minutes. You can argue the toss about it being a money making opportunity and you could be right but at the end of the day if you didn't break the law you wouldn't be fined. I too have been turning up for the past 29 years(and parked there for the last 5 years) we always get there around 1-30 and head off to the Gardeners.I will say that this season its a bit busyier in the area and ask for walking an extra 5 minutes the walk is about 20 minutes as it is.You pigsley are an annoying fool!
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Post by bunnyscfc on Nov 29, 2008 22:38:22 GMT
"The fact is that these blokes turn up to late and/or can't be bothered to walk an extra 5 minutes."
You know absolutely nowt about my pre-match ritual mate.
I got there at 1.20pm as I always do and parked in the same spot, near a mates' house, as I always do. A beer in the Plough or Gardeners then walk up to the Brit.
Time is not a factor. I've never, ever felt that my parking is illegal. As I know what tw@s the local wardens etc are, I would gladly get a bus, park further away etc if I felt it to be necessary. Indeed, I shouldn't have even driven today, but as the missus is due to give birth I had to have reansport with me.
We got no warning - nowt. If they're that bothered, why don't they put cones out etc as stated before? We all know the answer, don't we? because they're cash machines, and instead of focussing on REAL problem areas they go for the easy option.
The folk who are in charge of all this - I hope they get a flat battery or clamped the next time they're out and about. In fact, I take that back, as it would make me as big a plum as them.
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Post by mermade on Nov 29, 2008 22:37:53 GMT
wheels parked in pavement... blind people understand the kerbs, car there... bang into them... sorry but parking just round the corner on the pavement, easy fine to be honest...
Although i do think the parking situation at the ground is APPALLING, and is the root cause of these issues.
Today 2 out of 3 car parks i use regularly were closed for matchday, so ended up getting to my 3rd one i use and thus almost late for the game,
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Post by mermade on Nov 29, 2008 22:43:39 GMT
THeres your problem, back to driving school for you... this is another problem in this country. people who forget all about the highway code as soon as they pass... and those that come from the commonwealth and get a UK license over the counter at the post office without leqarning our laws!
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Post by Pugsley on Nov 29, 2008 22:48:57 GMT
I've been to matches with less than 10K in attendance and full houses like this season. I have always managed to park OK LEGALLY. The fact is that these blokes turn up to late and/or can't be bothered to walk an extra 5 minutes. You can argue the toss about it being a money making opportunity and you could be right but at the end of the day if you didn't break the law you wouldn't be fined. I too have been turning up for the past 29 years(and parked there for the last 5 years) we always get there around 1-30 and head off to the Gardeners.I will say that this season its a bit busyier in the area and ask for walking an extra 5 minutes the walk is about 20 minutes as it is.You pigsley are an annoying fool! Thanks. How about the bloke who parks just around the bend on a junction and halfway on a kerb, knows that Wardens/Police are actively looking to book people, gets a fine, then comes on here to moan about it? If I am fool, he's a fucking idiot.
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Post by Squeekster on Nov 29, 2008 22:49:48 GMT
Interesting fact that the city council raked in just under £1 million pounds in parking fines last year and had 5,000 tickets written off,nice little earner me thinks.
Interesting to see though that the tickets in question were put on by police,its bad enough that we endure the rough side when we go away but now we are getting targeted by our own force now as well! When i have needed the police,things stolen from my house,yobs on the front threatening my pregnant wife they never even turned up buy you park in a cul-de-sac not bothering no one they are out to get you. I only hope that one day they need me and i will afford them the same courtesy!
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Post by Squeekster on Nov 29, 2008 22:53:45 GMT
I too have been turning up for the past 29 years(and parked there for the last 5 years) we always get there around 1-30 and head off to the Gardeners.I will say that this season its a bit busyier in the area and ask for walking an extra 5 minutes the walk is about 20 minutes as it is.You pigsley are an annoying fool! Thanks. How about the bloke who parks just around the bend on a junction and halfway on a kerb, knows that Wardens/Police are actively looking to book people, gets a fine, then comes on here to moan about it? If I am fool, he's a fucking idiot. Missing the point a little bit Pugsley,we have parked there for years with no problem and yes cars park on the kurb mainly to allow traffic to flow in and out of this little cul-de-sac,it just seems this is a little petty on the part of the local government as we all know give the directive's to the police.
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Post by banburypotter on Nov 30, 2008 15:07:09 GMT
we also got a ticket,but i am not going to comment on it as there are a lot of people replying on here who seem intent on being cuntz
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Post by Penners on Nov 30, 2008 15:39:31 GMT
NEWSFLASH - NEWSFLASH - NEWSFLASH - NEWSFLASH
PARKING AVAILABLE ALL AROUND THE BRITANNIA STADIUM IF YOU ARE WILLING TO OBEY LAWS AND PAY FOR THE PRIVELIDGE TO PARK AT YOUR CONVENIENCE.
Just read the posts coming out on this thread, and to be perfectly honest, i'm glad all that have parked illegally have been fined. I realise that should I want to park my car conveniently for the stadium, then I am going to have to pay for it, that is why I purchased a parking season ticket. Not really a problem is it, hand over the money, turn up every game, park the car, watch the game, get back to car and leave (without a fine).
Why should the council go to the trouble of having wardens there from 1pm, just to warn you about you illegal parking. Why should they have to errect signs or put out cones. This all costs money, and as tax payers in this city, are you prepared to increase your council tax to pay for this.
The only dissapointing thing for me in this whole situation is that you havn't received a bigger fine, perhaps equal in value to a parking season ticket.
How about stopping your whining, and start parking your cars legally!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2008 15:48:50 GMT
Reminds me of wolves away a long time ago! Near christmas and zero parking anywhere. Heard the bloody "der, da, der. der, da, der - we are wolves" daft music just before kick off and abandoned my car on the side of a hill and legged it to the ground needless to say parking fine when I got back but at least we won Best thing I did was to buy a parking season ticket at hem heath this year - guaranteed space whatever the time I arrive
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Post by oatcakeeater on Nov 30, 2008 16:28:00 GMT
Agreed, don't park on a corner you mug, you're clearly obscuring the view of traffic. Thousands manage to park safely every match and don’t get a ticket so why can’t you? Parking Nazis my arse, you obviously haven’t got the brains you were born with parking like that. Nick, Pugsly and Oakcakeeater tosspots all of you i really hope when you fall foul of the law and don,t think its right i am there to laugh my bollocks off at you.In my opinion i was not parked illegally so that is why some of us are a bit aggrieved. "In my opinion i was not parked illegally"? Just because you don't know the law doesn't mean you didn't break it you mug!! I manage to park safely and legally for free every match with just a 10 min walk to the ground.
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Post by BristolMick on Nov 30, 2008 16:35:36 GMT
When we first moved to the Brit all of the streets between the Mich and the Old Vic were residents parking. However the last few games I have been parking down there and noticed that there are no restrictions any more. When did this change and is it the same situation in Heron Cross now?
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Post by oatcakeeater on Nov 30, 2008 16:40:04 GMT
Why should the council go to the trouble of having wardens there from 1pm, just to warn you about you illegal parking. Why should they have to errect signs or put out cones. This all costs money, and as tax payers in this city, are you prepared to increase your council tax to pay for this. Agree 100% I don't pay my tax so that idiots who can't park safely can be warned FFS. You are GROWN MEN, take a bit of responsibility for your actions eh? To post a picture where you are clearly parked on a bend with your arse sticking out is the ultimate in stupidity! If you think there should be a sign for you idiots saying "don't park here knob head" then I really do have to wonder. YOU parked illigally and unsafely no pay up and don't do it again. Like thousands of others manage to do every match -park legally!
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Post by CraigWally on Nov 30, 2008 16:55:07 GMT
where you are clearly parked on a bend with your arse sticking out is the ultimate in stupidity! you must have a big arse if you think that that picture shows it sticking out. I am not parked on a bend. I am parked near the bend. But it turns out that parking within 15 metres of a junction is an offence - so I'll have to pay
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Post by Squeekster on Nov 30, 2008 17:08:20 GMT
where you are clearly parked on a bend with your arse sticking out is the ultimate in stupidity! you must have a big arse if you think that that picture shows it sticking out. I am not parked on a bend. I am parked near the bend. But it turns out that parking within 15 metres of a junction is an offence - so I'll have to pay Craig let it go there are too many pricks commenting on this now (penners look at me i can afford a season ticket for my parking) Oatcakeeater i dont pay my tax crap,we all pay our tax ,and as far as i,m concerned i was parked lawfully.I park my car 10 mins away from the stadium for free and legally well hey so did we untill yesterday then some policeman decide they want to be traffic wardens instead.Still can't find out what offence code 2008 means anyone know?
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Post by Penners on Nov 30, 2008 17:17:30 GMT
you must have a big arse if you think that that picture shows it sticking out. I am not parked on a bend. I am parked near the bend. But it turns out that parking within 15 metres of a junction is an offence - so I'll have to pay Craig let it go there are too many pricks commenting on this now (penners look at me i can afford a season ticket for my parking) Oatcakeeater i dont pay my tax crap,we all pay our tax ,and as far as i,m concerned i was parked lawfully.I park my car 10 mins away from the stadium for free and legally well hey so did we untill yesterday then some policeman decide they want to be traffic wardens instead.Still can't find out what offence code 2008 means anyone know? Ha ha ha, yeh I can afford a parking season ticket, so what. Can you afford a match season ticket, if so, spend some extra on parking your car as well. If not, there are plenty of places where you can park for under a fiver a game. Not sure what offence code 2008 is, but lets hope it's just your knob number 2008 that has been caught out. ;D
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Post by Squeekster on Nov 30, 2008 17:24:28 GMT
Craig let it go there are too many pricks commenting on this now (penners look at me i can afford a season ticket for my parking) Oatcakeeater i dont pay my tax crap,we all pay our tax ,and as far as i,m concerned i was parked lawfully.I park my car 10 mins away from the stadium for free and legally well hey so did we untill yesterday then some policeman decide they want to be traffic wardens instead.Still can't find out what offense code 2008 means anyone know? Thats exactly what i mean self righteous pricks ,maybe 2008 is size in inches of the dick on top of your head. There is a lot of people who attend matches(myself included) who live on the bread line and make a lot of scarifies to follow my team and that may mean not being able to afford £4-5 for parking. Ha ha ha, yeh I can afford a parking season ticket, so what. Can you afford a match season ticket, if so, spend some extra on parking your car as well. If not, there are plenty of places where you can park for under a fiver a game. Not sure what offence code 2008 is, but lets hope it's just your knob number 2008 that has been caught out. ;D
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Post by oatcakeeater on Nov 30, 2008 17:34:55 GMT
I am not parked on a bend. I am parked near the bend. I give up, some people will never take responsibility for their actions. You can clearly see that the bend only just finishes at the arse of your car which means anybody coming round will have to move out on to the other side of the road BUT your car is blocking the view of on coming traffic! Stop blaming the council, police, traffic wardens and pay up.
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Post by mumf14 on Nov 30, 2008 18:30:56 GMT
It is always advisable to take a photograph when one feels aggrieved whether it be a road accident or other reason, but only a "Wally" would publish a photograph proving the offence beyond any doubt whatsover...!!
What a Wally....and PHW.!
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Post by daverichards on Nov 30, 2008 18:47:48 GMT
I've spoken to my father in law who is a magistrate on this and the section 27 thing . I'll post what he said on about that on that thread .
He said that there is no point fighting it, as you will almost certainly lose, they will say you were obstructing the path of emergency vehicles , makes no difference if the road was empty when you parked up (as it was when I parked up at 1.15pm) . if you had any wheel on the pavement they will say you were obstructing the pavement , and if you take it to court and lose, you will get court fees on top , and a fine based on your "household income" now . he says just pay it inside the 14 days, take the £30 hit and park somewhere else , he also said if its a narrowish road don't even try parking there off the pavement .
Sorry lads ...... I will just park a further 10 mins walk away . as for the smug bastard with his car park season ticket. i noticed i was past Uttoxeter whilst callers on Praise n Grumble were still on the south car park , when you have 180 miles to drive after a game why would you add an extra hour to your journey sitting in that ?
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Post by gordonmarshall on Nov 30, 2008 19:02:20 GMT
I have posted twice on this thread and read/watched/and listened to eveyone.Sorry Craig you have not got a leg to stand on.Agree with you all the Stoke -On- Trent traffic wardens are the lowest of the low.If it was a no-stoke game they would not have been there. Tip to you all,travel up Sir Stanley Matthews Way,turn right at the lights near Pets at home.Loads and loads of free parking there.
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Post by Penners on Nov 30, 2008 19:07:57 GMT
Ilford - this smug bastard with his car park season ticket was at home by 5:25, saw the whole match, didn't have to leave early. In fact, I never have to wait more than 10 minutes to get from the south car park to trentham road.
Squeekster - if you truly are on the breadline, then you would be making sacrifices to put food on the table, not to attend a footy match. Obviously you have never actually been in that situation, otherwise you would understand it's true meaning.
Enjoy your evening!
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Post by Squeekster on Nov 30, 2008 19:30:33 GMT
Ilford - this smug bastard with his car park season ticket was at home by 5:25, saw the whole match, didn't have to leave early. In fact, I never have to wait more than 10 minutes to get from the south car park to trentham road. Squeekster - if you truly are on the breadline, then you would be making sacrifices to put food on the table, not to attend a footy match. Obviously you have never actually been in that situation, otherwise you would understand it's true meaning. Why? Once i have managed to feed my family and pay the bills there aint much left for out else.No one in this country would go without food it just doesn't happen. Enjoy your evening! Just walked past the same street i parked in on Saturday and cars were parked on the pavement on the junction and suprise suprise no tickets , staffs police fuck wits of trhe highest order!!!!!!!!
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