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Council Apologizes After Man Fined for Legal Parking

12/9/2025

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In New Addington, south London, a man received four parking tickets after a disabled bay was painted around his legally parked car while he was away.
The disabled bay was installed on November 17, and fines were issued between November 22 and 26.
Croydon Council apologized and said the tickets were canceled before the video circulated.
The car owner criticized the council for not informing residents, fueling neighbor backlash.

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Story summary

In New Addington, south London, a man received four parking tickets after a disabled bay was painted around his legally parked car while he was away.
The disabled bay was installed on November 17, and fines were issued between November 22 and 26.
Croydon Council apologized and said the tickets were canceled before the video circulated.
The car owner criticized the council for not informing residents, fueling neighbor backlash.