🚗💸 After a 5-year saga, motorist Nigel Richardson emerges victorious in a jaw-dropping court battle over a £1 parking ticket! 🎉
Nigel’s battle began in 2020 when he parked in Syston, Leicestershire. Faced with malfunctioning card machines and a non-responsive parking app, he ended up with a surprise £100 fine, despite paying for his parking.
Determined not to let this slide, Nigel stood his ground against relentless debt collection threats, with fines escalating to £230. Taking on Euro Car Parks solo, Nigel battled his case in Leicester County Court, armed with undeniable proof that he had indeed paid.
Amidst legal drama, he turned down a £60 settlement that demanded silence and insisted on his day in court—which paid off! The judge ruled in his favour, granting him £200 compensation. Though courtroom costs left him only £20 up, Nigel’s message is clear: “A win is a win!”
Nigel, a 71-year-old former interiors business owner, tackled the firm’s offers to drop the case, choosing instead to pursue compensation for the years spent fighting. The judge queried the parking firm’s relentless pursuit, leaving their barrister struggling for answers.
With a touch of humour, Nigel remarked: “I had planned to go on a cruise, but never mind, it was all about the principle.”
🧾 Nigel’s case highlights a pressing issue as new figures reveal private parking firms issued a record 14.4 million tickets last year in the UK.
A true David vs Goliath story—Nigel reminds us of the power of perseverance and standing for what’s right! 💪 #ParkingBattle #Victory #StandYourGround