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| Road rage: Sue Kushner will challenge a parking fine that she said is "non-sensical" as large vehicles can't get through if cars are legally parked |
A fine for parking on
the kerb in a narrow Edgware road has been branded "ludicrous" and "nonsensical".
Sue Kushner, 51, of Brook Avenue, received the £100 fine when her son's car was found with two wheels on the pavement at 9.35pm on Friday, May 9.
She claims that if two cars park legally on each side of the road, it is impossible for large vehicles to get through.
Mrs Kushner said: "In the past, we have had to move for the fire brigade to get their engines down here. It was physically impossible for them to pass and it could put someone's life in danger if emergency vehicles can't get through," said Mrs Kushner.
She has lived in Brook Avenue for more than 25 years and has not previously been fined for the offence.
"It is nonsensical to fine anybody for this and the whole system is ludicrous," she added. "I don't
know why someone was patrolling at that time of night anyway.
"We are going to challenge this all the way.
The principle behind it is ridiculous."
She has appealed the fine, but a spokesman for Barnet Council said the authority was satisfied the ticket had been correctly issued.
Councillor Andrew Harper, cabinet member for environment and transport, added: "We recognise the difficulties some residents experience when attempting to park their vehicles. However, parking on the public footway is only allowed in certain areas where there is sufficient space for this to occur and the footway has been reinforced to take the weight of the vehicles.
"Such areas where parking on the footway is
permitted are clearly marked and any other parking on the footway will be subject to enforcement action.
"If there is insufficient room to park on the road, it is advisable that residents find alternative parking rather than potentially causing an obstruction to the emergency services or those using the footway."
9:25am Wednesday 21st May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Emma Whitfield, Edgware on 1:19pm Wed 21 May 08
“It is a contradiction for her to say that “that if two cars park legally on each side of the road, it is impossible for large vehicles to get through”. If she parks so large vehicles can’t get through she is causing an obstruction to the road. Causing an obstruction according the Highway Code the last time I looked was an offence. Parking on the pavement isn’t an ideal solution either. What about people with prams and wheelchairs?”
“It is a contradiction for her to say that “that if two cars park legally on each side of the road, it is impossible for large vehicles to get through”. If she parks so large vehicles can’t get through she is causing an obstruction to the road. Causing an obstruction according the Highway Code the last time I looked was an offence. Parking on the pavement isn’t an ideal solution either. What about people with prams and wheelchairs?”
Posted by: chico on 10:06am Thu 22 May 08
Parking on the pavement is generally an offence - there are exceptions where the council has taken precautions to protect the underground services and overground surface - Ms Kushner should be aware of that - and as a local Tax payer she should realise that damage caused by illegal parking will be paid for by herself and neighbours. No body has the 'right' to park on the road and when we do we as responsible citizens should park with regard to the Health and Safety of our fellow citizens. Our local Fire Brigade tells us that even 15 seconds delay responding to an emergency can be a matter of life and death.
I think this is yet another instance of education and I applaud the Council pursuing teh fine.
Parking on the pavement is generally an offence - there are exceptions where the council has taken precautions to protect the underground services and overground surface - Ms Kushner should be aware of that - and as a local Tax payer she should realise that damage caused by illegal parking will be paid for by herself and neighbours. No body has the 'right' to park on the road and when we do we as responsible citizens should park with regard to the Health and Safety of our fellow citizens. Our local Fire Brigade tells us that even 15 seconds delay responding to an emergency can be a matter of life and death.
I think this is yet another instance of education and I applaud the Council pursuing teh fine.
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