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18
May 2021
Pensioner with bladder issue wins Harrogate parking fine appeal
A pensioner with a bladder problem, who was fined after parking in Harrogate for four minutes to use the toilet, has won his appeal.
Lee Chadwick, 78, was able to get the fine overturned at the second time of asking by sending proof of his medication.
Mr Chadwick, who lives in Markington, parked at the back of the taxi rank on Station Parade to use the public toilet, leaving his wife in the passenger seat.
When he returned his wife was explaining the situation to the traffic warden. Mr Chadwick also talked to the warden but he still issued a fine.
Harrogate Borough Council wrote to Mr Chadwick saying he could either settle in the next 14 days at the discounted rate of £35 or pay £70 if he waited longer.
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He thought the fine was unreasonable so appealed. The council initially rejected the appeal but asked for a doctor's letter as proof of his bladder problem.
Mr Chadwick was not prepared to bother with such a request. Instead he sent proof of medication, which has now worked.
Mr Chadwick told the Stray Ferret his good news, adding:
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