Car park frustration

Baxlin · Jan 24th, 2018, 16:16

We can park in the local pay and display carpark for up to an hour free of charge, but a valid ticket has to be displayed - you just press the green button and out pops a ticket.

But today, both ticket machines were out of order, but hey-ho, you can 'pay' by phone, via 'Ringo'.

So I rang the number, and as I'd used Ringo before, it asked if I wanted to park car reg *888***, a White Lexus. Well it was the correct reg number, but now it's on a red Volvo.

Press 1 to change or add a vehicle, etc.

All very well, but the system couldn't recognise the same number on a different car, so I couldn't do it that way....

I only wanted to park for a few minutes, i suppose I could've put a note in the screen of my arrival time, but having none of the 3 separate ways to pay available, I came home.

ksmi · Jan 24th, 2018, 19:29

Well Baxlin, You cannot beat "The Machine"!!! It can drive you bonkers at times, Not being able to talk to another human,and explain what is going on.But on the other hand you would probably get a 'jobsworth' who would proceed to inform you that it was 'the computer' and he could not possibly over rule,said computer! Next time, you could use your tow rope, and take the ticket machine for recycling..... and throw yourself on the mercy of the court. I realize it's illegal,but, think of the feelgood factor!

Regards,Keith.

Simon Jones · Jan 24th, 2018, 22:06

In the past I've left a note in the windscreen & taken photos of the non-functioning meters just in case they fix them & decide to slap a ticket on the car.

NigelDay · Jan 24th, 2018, 23:53

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Originally Posted by Simon Jones

In the past I've left a note in the windscreen & taken photos of the non-functioning meters just in case they fix them & decide to slap a ticket on the car.

Good idea. The legal term is 'frustration of contract'.

Baxlin · Jan 25th, 2018, 07:13

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Originally Posted by Simon Jones

In the past I've left a note in the windscreen & taken photos of the non-functioning meters just in case they fix them & decide to slap a ticket on the car.

I agree, but as there is the option to pay by phone, any note could just be ignored, and a ticket still issued.

On the other hand, I could have accepted their insistence that it was a white Lexus, and left a note saying "this isn't a bright red Volvo, it is a white Lexus...."

tt82 · Jan 25th, 2018, 08:19

They cannot not reasonably expect everybody to have a mobile phone. I would be surprised if they issued a Fine/Charge that it would stand up in court.

ITSv40 · Jan 25th, 2018, 08:49

One of the 'First world problems' of having vanity plates on your car.

dan 244 · Jan 25th, 2018, 09:42

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Originally Posted by ITSv40

One of the 'First world problems' of having vanity plates on your car.

Yes what’s it all about..... never understood this plate business lol. You get one with the car that’s free lol, what’s so wrong with that one?

GreenBrick · Jan 25th, 2018, 12:30

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Originally Posted by dan 244

Yes what’s it all about..... never understood this plate business lol. You get one with the car that’s free lol, what’s so wrong with that one?

Having a registration plate is proof you paid the registration fee/tax on a new vehicle. Why people voluntarily want to pay more tax to the DVLA (by buying vanity plates) is beyond me. Probably the same people who pay accountants to save them tax elsewhere in their lives!

Baxlin · Jan 25th, 2018, 12:40

Thanks for all the comments, particularly about the personal plate. We all have a choice over what we spend our money on, for instance I don’t drink or smoke, so don’t pay taxes on those, for others it’s a lifestyle choice.

Back on thread, I’ve now clarified things with the powers that be, and if none of the machines is working, they cannot enforce the pay and display rules. I was advised to photograph the machines showing they were out of order, with date and time, for if they were repaired while I was parked.

I hope this information will be of help to someone, as well as for me!

Malcolm

Jan 24th, 2018, 16:16	#1
Baxlin Old Rocker Last Online: Today 20:48 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Tring	Car park frustration We can park in the local pay and display carpark for up to an hour free of charge, but a valid ticket has to be displayed - you just press the green button and out pops a ticket. But today, both ticket machines were out of order, but hey-ho, you can 'pay' by phone, via 'Ringo'. So I rang the number, and as I'd used Ringo before, it asked if I wanted to park car reg 888**, a White Lexus. Well it was the correct reg number, but now it's on a red Volvo. Press 1 to change or add a vehicle, etc. All very well, but the system couldn't recognise the same number on a different car, so I couldn't do it that way.... I only wanted to park for a few minutes, i suppose I could've put a note in the screen of my arrival time, but having none of the 3 separate ways to pay available, I came home. __________________ Just my opinion, please don't shoot me if it doesn't match yours! 2011 C70 D3 (now sold)and JZR 3 wheeler

Jan 24th, 2018, 19:29	#2
ksmi Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2020 07:12 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: high ham somerset	Parking with the machine!!!! Well Baxlin, You cannot beat "The Machine"!!! It can drive you bonkers at times, Not being able to talk to another human,and explain what is going on.But on the other hand you would probably get a 'jobsworth' who would proceed to inform you that it was 'the computer' and he could not possibly over rule,said computer! Next time, you could use your tow rope, and take the ticket machine for recycling..... and throw yourself on the mercy of the court. I realize it's illegal,but, think of the feelgood factor! Regards,Keith. __________________ 855 tdi auto.Now gone to new home in Wales. Short Four. Last edited by ksmi; Jan 24th, 2018 at 19:32.

Jan 24th, 2018, 22:06	#3
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	In the past I've left a note in the windscreen & taken photos of the non-functioning meters just in case they fix them & decide to slap a ticket on the car. __________________ 2008 XC70 3.2 SE Lux with LPG conversion - current 2005 XC70 D5 SE Lux - sold 2004 XC70 D5 SE Lux - written off by another XC70 2001 V70 D5 - sold 2000 V70 Classic 2.4 - sold

Jan 25th, 2018, 08:19	#6
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	They cannot not reasonably expect everybody to have a mobile phone. I would be surprised if they issued a Fine/Charge that it would stand up in court. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Jan 25th, 2018, 08:49	#7
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 19:21 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	One of the 'First world problems' of having vanity plates on your car. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Jan 25th, 2018, 12:40	#10
Baxlin Old Rocker Last Online: Today 20:48 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Tring	Thanks for all the comments, particularly about the personal plate. We all have a choice over what we spend our money on, for instance I don’t drink or smoke, so don’t pay taxes on those, for others it’s a lifestyle choice. Back on thread, I’ve now clarified things with the powers that be, and if none of the machines is working, they cannot enforce the pay and display rules. I was advised to photograph the machines showing they were out of order, with date and time, for if they were repaired while I was parked. I hope this information will be of help to someone, as well as for me! Malcolm __________________ Just my opinion, please don't shoot me if it doesn't match yours! 2011 C70 D3 (now sold)and JZR 3 wheeler

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