Drivers in Paignton in Devon have been left steaming with frustration after receiving parking fines for vehicles 'overhanging' the spaces. Patrons who shelled out for parking along the seafront are up in arms, having been hit with stiff fines as their cars fail to fit within the old-fashioned bay sizes. Angered motorists argue that it's the outdated space dimensions to blame, which cannot accommodate today's larger cars.
They've sounded the alarm to fellow drivers, cautioning them about a recent surge in ticketing actions by local authorities. Torbay Council has responded by stating its commitment to "dedicated to fairness", pointing to signage that mandates vehicles be parked inside the bay lines. One disgruntled driver reported to DevonLive, "I have just gone for a walk along the seafront and I counted eight tickets.
Where are these bigger cars supposed to park when they are demolishing the car park in town?" Social media has seen a flurry of complaints from dozens of vehicle owners. A frustrated motorist shared, "My front bumper was touching the wall, and left wheel in the markings, but I still got a ticket. As did many others with similar vehicles.
", reports . A woman lamented her ordeal, saying "We had one on our seven-seater. The council said it's our job to measure our car against the parking space and if it doesn't fit don't park.
" She detailed their failed attempt to contest the penalty: "We got fined and when we appealed and we said we have measured the parking spac.