ghey parking ticket advice please

[rob_vtr]

last night i went out on my bike, parked up and went to meet the missus
when i got back i had a penalty notice on my handlebars.

i was under the impression that motorcylces did not have to pay.
i did park in a car parking bay as it was empty and no where was safe to park unbstructingly eleswhere and no motor cycle bays

so should i appeal or just stomach it and pay the fine?

sorry about the long thread replies appriciated

rob

[David]

How much was the fine? If it's not much, may aswell pay it rather than having loads of hassle if you contest it...

[Lee_P]

what so you got fined for parking in a car park bay ?

[SamW]

If you parked in a bay, where it was pay and display then you should of paid imo

[rob_vtr]

50 quid or 25 within 14 days

yes but i was on my motorcycle
i was told we did not have to pay by a traffic warden
so im not sure where i stand

[rob_vtr]

and being on a bike where would i put the ticket without someone stealing it?

[FRATEone]

50 quid or 25 within 14 days

yes but i was on my motorcycle
i was told we did not have to pay by a traffic warden
so im not sure where i stand

Google something like " motorcycle parking in car bay"
or something or just pay the fine of £25.

[David]

Just pay £25. Not worth the hassle mate...

[SamW]

Well if a traffic warden stated you didnt need to pay, and then gave you a ticket, then appeal, however it ususally states at the pay and display machines...

[Carmi]

Appeal it... Just send them a fancy letter...

[SamW]

Do I have to buy a pay & display ticket when I park my motorcycle in a car park?

No, so long as your motorcycle is not parked in a car parking bay and is not causing an obstruction. If you do park in a car bay you will have to purchase a pay & display ticket.

Some car parks have designated motorcycle parking spaces. In Mary Arches Street, Bampfylde Street and King William Street Car Parks there are motorcycle parking spaces with security bars (though there are a limited number and they are well used). Many other car parks have marked and unmarked spaces for motorcycles.

there you go...

[laura_g]

its your word against theirs so aint worth the hassle, although tbh i would of thought you would of had to pay if you were parked in a bay

[rob_vtr]

thank you for clearing that up for me i will pay the fine and leave it
should haver the bloody bike for much longer driving test soon.

just dont expect where they expect us to put the tickets without someone stealing it

[Payney]

If it's only £25 quid, might be more worth you just paying that...You could appeal etc, it would take over 14 days by the time them dicks sort anything, so you'll end up most likely paying the £50 in the end.

[wallsy]

Did they get all the details right on the ticket? Like make of the bike, where it was parked and the date?

Because i got a parking ticket, they put my car down as a ford, i appealed against it and they let me off. :y:

[Tupps]

I never once paid when i had my bike.... i parked in the bike parking though

[rob_vtr]

on the envolope the reg was written down wrong
it looked like a three year old wrote it but on the printed ticket everything was correct.

i know i was in the wrong just didnt expect it not been booked for it in two years

[Lee_P]

well i spose you were taking up a whole bay so you should pay but your right there is no way of of keeping the ticket safe

[sco77y]

should have bought a ticket and kept it in your pocket, that way the ticket is safe and you can just appeal a fine if you get one ;)

[Ashleyp]

Do I have to buy a pay & display ticket when I park my motorcycle in a car park?

No, so long as your motorcycle is not parked in a car parking bay and is not causing an obstruction. If you do park in a car bay you will have to purchase a pay & display ticket.

Some car parks have designated motorcycle parking spaces. In Mary Arches Street, Bampfylde Street and King William Street Car Parks there are motorcycle parking spaces with security bars (though there are a limited number and they are well used). Many other car parks have marked and unmarked spaces for motorcycles.

there you go...

think that explains it all

you parked in a bay, therefore must pay for a ticket