a very nice man

[barry luxton]

I like this sensible guy:

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-24291467

[Andrew]

And you believe this clown mister ?

 

And just where would the millions of pounds lost revenue come from. More council taxes, more road taxes, higher parking fee's ?

 

Get a bloody grip man and come down to earth will you, phft

[ayjay]

And just where would the millions of pounds lost revenue come from. More council taxes, more road taxes, higher parking fee's ?

They could build one or two less bombs for a start - actually, that's probably all it would take, but I'd bet there's dozens of other ways of saving money without upsetting Joe Public.

[chesters1]

Its easy for the government to make money ,for a start fineing anyone whose hedge grows over their boundary ,in our road we have to walk on the mud and wet grass because lazy bastards hedges grow over the footpath in several gardens , a fine of £1000 an inch would get some action ,or parking cars on verges so you have to walk in the road ,theres plenty of money to be made but its easy to just use cameras on hard pressed motorists

 

Why not a reward scheme of %10 of the fine for fine upstanding citizens who tip them off

Edited September 27, 2013 by chesters1

[Sportsman]

Agree entirely Chesters1. people who obstruct the pavement should be fined. I also have no time for people who park illegally and then cry about being fined.

If you can't do the time, don't do the crime

[poledark]

Dave, a simple phone call to the council saying you have to step out into the road because of hedges encroaching should (!!!!!!!!!!!) do the trick. Works where I live

 

Den

[RUDD]

Its easy for the government to make money ,for a start fineing anyone whose hedge grows over their boundary ,in our road we have to walk on the mud and wet grass because lazy bastards hedges grow over the footpath in several gardens , a fine of £1000 an inch would get some action ,or parking cars on verges so you have to walk in the road ,theres plenty of money to be made but its easy to just use cameras on hard pressed motorists

 

Why not a reward scheme of %10 of the fine for fine upstanding citizens who tip them off

 

Knock on their door, tell them you have just injured yourself by tripping over the hedge, have taken pictures, will be reporting them to the council and who to address the letter from your solicitor to, It will be cut back before you know it.

[chesters1]

Dave, a simple phone call to the council saying you have to step out into the road because of hedges encroaching should (!!!!!!!!!!!) do the trick. Works where I live

 

Den

WWHHHAAAAAT and then have nothing to whine about! (wink) i have emailed them in the past ,automated replies a promise to......but nothing ,you cant have council "officers" dirtying their hand with work can we.

The hardest to deal with is the county council and roads and verges ,continual loop of denial ,you have to walk in the middle of the road as the verges are so overgrown if you walk along side them the oncoming cars dont see you ,if you walk in the middle they see you earlier and you can then leap to the edge and safety ,rush hour is a nightmare of dodging ,one bastart today beeped angrily because i didnt crawl into the nettles to get out of his way as there was an aproaching car on the other side ,bloody women and kids in 4x4's are the worst no regard whatsoever for pedestrians

Edited September 27, 2013 by chesters1

[barry luxton]

I also have no time for people who park illegally and then cry about being fined.

If you can't do the time, don't do the crime

Obviously you have missed the point and have no idea what it's like to spend your working and driving life in and around London for example. Here's another slant on the same issue, clearly it sets out to point out the big stick and money collecting scam that this minister has identified, millions of pounds collected in this way is deemed inappropriate, the sooner the minister addresses the problem the better.

 

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/bid-put-brake-parking-spies-020447358.html#n3dPTe2

 

quote:

Councils are breaking the law by using parking enforcement powers as a "cash cow", Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has said.

Local authorities in England could be banned from using CCTV cameras and "spy cars" to impose parking fines on motorists under new Government proposals unveiled today.

Mr Pickles told ITV's Daybreak that councils using parking to supplement their income were acting "outside the law" and should prioritise tackling people who are "negligent or inconsiderate in terms of parking or causing dangers to others".

Edited September 27, 2013 by barry luxton

[Sportsman]

I don't think I missed any points. I spent the first 40 years of my life living within 30 miles of London and a great deal of time driving around it, including in Ambulances being held up by illegally parked vehicles.

Are you saying that you can't run your business without breaking the law? If so then there is something wrong with your business or something wrong with the law.

I don't see how the methods that the councils use to catch you make any difference. If you are not parked illegally then you can't get caught by any method.