Apparently, my son got a parking ticket (in MY car) in Rossendale on Dec 3 2008
(free parking if you display the disc, he didnt), I got a letter dated May 11th may, delivered on 14th May, from Marston's Bailiffs, I tried to ring the number given for the council parking 4 times, the only option given is to pay over the phone, so I emailed them because on the day, I was elswhere, in my van, hadnt realised my son had the car, they sent me a photo of the car, complete with parking ticket on the windscreen, so I duly asked her indoors to sort out the payment, and she forgot
, the payment at that time had gone up to £87, including £11.20 for the letter!, so, settled down for the footy last night, knock on the door, h.i. went to answer (whilst carrying the baby in her arms), I heard some chatting, then a panicy shout of my name, I responded immediately to find a huge bloke (a bailiff) pushing my pertner, and the baby, back into the lounge, my reaction was one of which people who know me would expect, that is to say, I escorted him back to the front door, as he got to the door, he manhandled me trying to push me back in, which resulted in him promptly ascended the 4 steps at the front, and hurtling over the top of the wheelie bin! (The neighbours at this point were ever so slightly giggling), he rang the police, and yours truly was accused of assaulting the bailiff, Now, here's the important bit, the policeman who later shook my hand, informed me that, even for a parking offence, the bailiff can enter and remove goods, using reasonable force, and doesnt even have to show a warrant!! They used to have no right of access without permission, and could only make notes of your belongings, in case you dont pay up after the visit, but now can just remove goods if you dont pay on the spot, by either cash or credit/debit card (for which you are charged another £1.00.), as I furnished this lovely chap with the debit card, he informed me that the bill was £327.66. the moral is... park legally, dont ignore the fee, oh, and dont lend your kids the car!!