This driver got slammed with a $300 fine due to 'confusing' parking signs!
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Parking in a bustling city can be a daunting task, especially when there are a lot of rules to keep in mind.
One driver found this out the hard way when he was hit with a hefty fine for parking in what he believed was a legal spot.
The incident has sparked a heated debate online, with motorists divided over the interpretation of the parking signs and the fairness of the fine.
On New Year's Eve, the driver parked his car under a 'clearway special event' sign outside a cafe in Mosman, a suburb on Sydney's Lower North Shore.
He was later shocked to receive a $302 fine for parking in a clearway.
The driver contested the fine twice, arguing that the signs erected by Mosman Council indicated that the clearway commenced at 6 pm. However, his appeals were unsuccessful.
The driver took to a community social media page to share his frustration, asking whether the fine was a 'blatant attempt by the council to generate revenue'.
He vowed to take the matter to court if necessary. He also shared photos of two nearby parking signs, one of which was positioned 'directly above' his car.
The signs in question have caused confusion among the online community.
One sign seems to suggest that the special event clearway was in effect from 9 am to 6 pm on December 26 and from 6 pm to 3 am between December 31 and January 1.
This would support the driver's claim that the clearway did not start until 6 pm on New Year's Eve.
However, another sign appears to indicate that the clearway was in effect from 9 am to 6 pm on December 26 and implies the same timings continued from December 31 to January 1, as well as onto 3 am.
If this interpretation is correct, the driver would indeed have been in breach of the rules.
The online community is divided over the interpretation of the signs.
Some sympathise with the driver, agreeing that the signs are confusing and seem to indicate different timings.
Others, however, believe the driver was wrong and breached the clearway rule by parking his car on New Year's Eve afternoon.
‘Clear as mud. Good luck with your fight, I’d certainly be challenging this,’ one person wrote.
‘Looks to me it says special event no parking 9 am-6 pm 31 December to 1 January,’ another said.
‘It was a special event clearly as per the sign 9 am-6 pm. So don’t waste other people’s time,’ said a third.
Remember, it's always better to spend a few extra minutes finding a legal parking spot than to rush and risk getting a fine. Stay safe and happy parking!
What's your take on this parking sign debacle? Have you ever been caught out by confusing parking signs? Share your experiences and tips in the comments below.
One driver found this out the hard way when he was hit with a hefty fine for parking in what he believed was a legal spot.
The incident has sparked a heated debate online, with motorists divided over the interpretation of the parking signs and the fairness of the fine.
On New Year's Eve, the driver parked his car under a 'clearway special event' sign outside a cafe in Mosman, a suburb on Sydney's Lower North Shore.
He was later shocked to receive a $302 fine for parking in a clearway.
The driver said he failed twice to appeal his $302 fine. Image: Facebook
The driver contested the fine twice, arguing that the signs erected by Mosman Council indicated that the clearway commenced at 6 pm. However, his appeals were unsuccessful.
The driver took to a community social media page to share his frustration, asking whether the fine was a 'blatant attempt by the council to generate revenue'.
He vowed to take the matter to court if necessary. He also shared photos of two nearby parking signs, one of which was positioned 'directly above' his car.
The signs in question have caused confusion among the online community.
One sign seems to suggest that the special event clearway was in effect from 9 am to 6 pm on December 26 and from 6 pm to 3 am between December 31 and January 1.
This would support the driver's claim that the clearway did not start until 6 pm on New Year's Eve.
However, another sign appears to indicate that the clearway was in effect from 9 am to 6 pm on December 26 and implies the same timings continued from December 31 to January 1, as well as onto 3 am.
If this interpretation is correct, the driver would indeed have been in breach of the rules.
The online community is divided over the interpretation of the signs.
Some sympathise with the driver, agreeing that the signs are confusing and seem to indicate different timings.
Others, however, believe the driver was wrong and breached the clearway rule by parking his car on New Year's Eve afternoon.
‘Clear as mud. Good luck with your fight, I’d certainly be challenging this,’ one person wrote.
‘Looks to me it says special event no parking 9 am-6 pm 31 December to 1 January,’ another said.
‘It was a special event clearly as per the sign 9 am-6 pm. So don’t waste other people’s time,’ said a third.
Remember, it's always better to spend a few extra minutes finding a legal parking spot than to rush and risk getting a fine. Stay safe and happy parking!
What's your take on this parking sign debacle? Have you ever been caught out by confusing parking signs? Share your experiences and tips in the comments below.
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