tobyjames 10 #1 Posted February 19, 2013 I got a £35 parking ticket on Ecclesall road today at 4.08pm. I always thought it became a clearway at 4.30. Anyone know how long it has been 4pm? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
barmyb 10 #2 Posted February 19, 2013 Its been 4pm for a long time, a couple of years maybe..? Dont quote me on that but im sure its been that long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
therascal 10 #3 Posted February 19, 2013 I got a £35 parking ticket on Ecclesall road today at 4.08pm. I always thought it became a clearway at 4.30. Anyone know how long it has been 4pm? A clearway is always a clearway no parking at any time unless in an emergency, was the ticket for parking in the bus lane between the specified hours?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
gym_rat 10 #4 Posted February 19, 2013 A clearway is always a clearway no parking at any time unless in an emergency. you sure about that? http://goo.gl/maps/Es2mu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mike84 13 #5 Posted February 20, 2013 The bus lane times start at 4pm, this will be why you received a ticket. I think it changed a few years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
newbride 10 #6 Posted February 20, 2013 The same happened to me the other day - didnt realise it had changed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mike84 13 #7 Posted February 20, 2013 The same happened to me the other day - didnt realise it had changed. Lots of signs available though, in fact, it says on every parking meter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
metalman 21 #8 Posted February 20, 2013 Don't worry, once everybody's worked out it's 4 o'clock and they've stopped raking it in, they'll push it forward to 3.30 and start all over again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mike84 13 #9 Posted February 20, 2013 Don't worry, once everybody's worked out it's 4 o'clock and they've stopped raking it in, they'll push it forward to 3.30 and start all over again. People don't have to work it out. Those horrible evil traffic wardens and the council put signs every few hundred yards telling everyone when they can and can't park. It's almost like they don't want people to get caught out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Litotes 63 #10 Posted February 20, 2013 People don't have to work it out. Those horrible evil traffic wardens and the council put signs every few hundred yards telling everyone when they can and can't park. It's almost like they don't want people to get caught out. But like metalman says, they will change it again once people are used to it... They've done it once, and it has generated loads of money, so they aren't likely to overlook this new cash cow. Moooooooooooooooooooooo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mike84 13 #11 Posted February 20, 2013 But like metalman says, they will change it again once people are used to it... They've done it once, and it has generated loads of money, so they aren't likely to overlook this new cash cow. Moooooooooooooooooooooo You don't have to get used to it though, just check the signs and then it doesn't matter if the times change. Only reason people ever get tickets is because they either haven't read a sign or haven't seen massive yellow lines painted on the road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Ousetunes 10 #12 Posted February 20, 2013 I am not a fan of this council and its anti-motorist attitude (Planner1, don't even bother) but sometimes I can only side with them when it comes to the foolishness of people who should know better. Parking restrictions form part of the Highway Code; if in doubt, check the signs which are a legal obligation. The Bus Lane times were changed ages ago. It STILL does not matter - you ain't sure? CHECK!! Your fault in this instance and nobody else's. Sometimes it really is that bleeding obvious.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...