Can you get a parking ticket through the post?

[suzi-q]

I parked half in a parking bay and half on double yellows today at lunch time. Popped into the post office and the queue was miles long. So I was in there for a while. When I came out there were 2 traffic wardens floating about near the car. I thought "oh blast" or words to that effect. But when I got to the car I didn't have a ticket.

I did notice they had cameras though. Can they take a phot of the car on the yellow line and then send me a ticket through the post or do they have to issue it on the spot?

[homer75]

They would have ticketed your car - relax.

[suzi-q]

Thanks!

I must admit I got all hot and flustered in the queue because the people in front of me all had piles of parcels to be weighed and six cars to tax , change of address forms to process etc etc etc

Then I heard two old ladies chatting about parking attendants and how strict they were round that area. Then I came out all panicky and there they were!!!

I really hope I don't have a ticket because I'm broke!!!

Only got meself to blame though I suppose. There was a space in a bay but I would have had to parallel park and I'm a bit challenged in that department. Can only do it if
no-one is watching. So I risked the dodgy half in half out space instead cos I could drive into it.

What a numpty.

[Toureman]

Don't relax, yes you can get a ticket through the post,

Sorry.

[Grunty]

I think Toureman is right this time. If speed cameras can stick on a stamp and drop it in a post box, I am sure Traffic Wardens could be taught to do so. It is unlikely though, because there are so many willing customers waiting to have a ticket stuck on the car.

[homer75]

My understanding of parking ticket procedure is that the warden will ticket the car and the digital photograph is held until the the fine is paid in case of any dispute.

[markja]

if it was in /around london the councils have cameras on poles with opperators in control rooms. these issue tickets through the post. also they do bus lanes, so be carefull everybody.

[ugly_bob]

Yeah, I got done by one of the permanent cameras. Disputing it at the moment. Commercial vehicles can stop in bus stops 'for the time it takes to complete necessary paperwork'.

No yellow lines

Screw you council

[markja]

ugly bob, just noticed your post. i didnt know we can load and unload in bus stops. what bit of legislation allows this? and does it apply to the stops with the thick yellow line as opposed to the thin (normal ) one?

do you think i should start a tread on this?

thanks mate, mark.