Green Goblins, Newbury's 'Civil' Enforcement Options

[munch]

I know that this has probably been discussed before, however after my recent present from the green goblins of Newbury I feel that this is an issue that needs to be raised again!

I must be honest I used to express little sympathy for those who had fallen foul to the attractive green notice attached to their cars but now my opinions have changed.

I have been parking in the same street for months and have never seen any signs indicating that this is a restricted street, when I left work yesterday I saw the lovely green notice attached to my car and actually felt a little sick inside!

I know that these guys are doing a job and do serve a purpose for those who feel it is acceptable to park dangerously, however my car was not causing any obstruction or danger to anyone!

I have lived in West Berkshire pretty much my whole life and actually feel a bit upset by this! If I had previously recieved a polite notice outling the parking restrictions on this area I would happy seek alternative arrangements for parking (although I do feel robbed by the charge of £1 per hour for parking in Newbury!)

[Biker1]

Now I know this is going to sound self sanctimonious but I have lived in the Newbury area for many years and have never received a parking ticket in Newbury or anywhere else.

All you have to do is follow the rules whether paying in a car park or parking in the street and you will not receive a penalty.

I don't understand what all this griping is about "over zealous" Green Goblins.

Follow the rules and you won't get caught.

Same throughout life.

Is it suggested that Newbury becomes a free for all with regard to parking?
If not where do you draw the line?

[Strafin]

Now I know this is going to sound self sanctimonious but I have lived in the Newbury area for many years and have never received a parking ticket in Newbury or anywhere else.

All you have to do is follow the rules whether paying in a car park or parking in the street and you will not receive a penalty.

I don't understand what all this griping is about "over zealous" Green Goblins.

Follow the rules and you won't get caught.

Same throughout life.

Is it suggested that Newbury becomes a free for all with regard to parking?
If not where do you draw the line?

Yes you do sound sanctimonious, wait till you get one and see how you feel then. Like the original poster said, he was following the rules and still got one.

[user23]

Yes you do sound sanctimonious, wait till you get one and see how you feel then. Like the original poster said, he was following the rules and still got one.

Are you sure he was? I'm pretty sure there's some sort of restriction on parking there. I'm in town later so might take a wander round there.