A very unlucky dad was given a £100 fine after he parked in an emergency consultant’s bay while having a heart attack. Clive Lucy, 56, drove himself to Northampton General Hospital while being in pain and panicked. During the ordeal, he failed to notice that he parked in a restricted spot.
Mr Lucy believed that he rightfully parked in a disabled bay as he owns a disabled badge, The Sun reported.
He added that he was in “severe stress” when admitted to A&E while suffering from chest pains.
The 56-year-old has now criticised the NHS Trust for handing him a £100 fine.
He added that he was initially offered a reduced price on the fine that would see him pay £40.
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A GroupNexus spokesman said: “We have now been back and reviewed the case and agreed to cancel the PCN in question.
“However, as I am sure you are aware, it can endanger many lives when people park on the ambulance bays so usually it is not looked on with much leniency.
“In this case it was a serious issue and we are all pleased the motorist in question received the medical care he needed and made a speedy recovery.”
A Northampton General Hospitals Trust spokeswoman said: “We would like to apologise for any distress caused to Mr Lucy and thank him for bringing this matter to our attention.
“Following a review of the signage in the bay, which is for Emergency Consultants only, improvements will be made to ensure the bay is more clearly signposted.
“We will also be refunding the cost of Mr Lucy’s fine to him.”
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