Numerous locals have been fined for parking outside the lines of the parking spaces. However, they argue the spaces are not large enough to accommodate their vehicles within the boundaries.
Lee Street, a 46-year-old tradesman who frequently delivers to the area, questioned why he received a parking ticket four weeks ago.
Mr Street, who has been parking on the road for years, always tries to park his van as close as possible to the curb. He believes the parking bays have always been too small and that traffic wardens have previously made allowances.
Mr Street said: “If the bays aren’t wide enough, how are we to receive deliveries? Traffic wardens should exercise common sense when issuing tickets.”
Alicia Perfect, another resident, recently received a parking ticket in the area. She argues that minor infractions are costing locals a significant amount of money.
Ms Perfect, aged 20, is currently appealing the £30 fine she received after struggling to fit her Toyota Aygo inside a bay, resulting in her wheel sticking out.
She said: “It’s just unfair, especially when you’re paying for your parking. I used to go to shops in Collier Row but now I don’t because it’s not worth the risk.”
Ms Perfect also claimed that many parking machines in the area are not functioning properly, preventing people from shopping locally due to the fear of being fined for incorrect parking or the lack of a ticket.
A spokesperson from Havering Council acknowledged that one machine on Collier Row Road is not working, but assured two others are operational. They also mentioned that motorists have the option to pay for tickets online using the RingGo app.
Lorna Brockington, another resident, took to Facebook to urge the council to listen to the concerns of locals and take action before repeated fines negatively impact the high street.
She wrote, “This needs to stop. This aggressive ticketing will drive people away from our shops which will ruin some businesses’ footfall”
Havering Council has stated that all parking bays adhere to standard regulations.
This article was crafted with the help of AI tools, which speed up Express.co.uk’s editorial research. A content editor reviewed this content before it was published. You can report any errors to [email protected].
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