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Alright, here we go. On London pavements there are glass bricks in some places. Those bring light to basements. Because they are the roof of the property below they are considered private land. Therefore all bikers in London park their bikes on those since London authorities didn't judge necessary to build more bike parking bays despite the massive increase of motorised 2-wheels (loads and loads of scooters) because of this great, fantastic idea which is the congestion charge - yes I am being ironic, sorry to moan again Roxxo - I know I should be happy about getting buggered dry with a fisful of seasalt but I just can't help moaning!
So anyway, here is frenchuk, happy go lucky, off to Soho for a job, parking the bike on said glass bricks on pavement, forgetting for once to cover the licence plate with a plastic bag (the parking boyz can't remove it - it's criminal damage to touch someone else's property - they would have to call the police to remove it).
And sure enough, when I come back I have a FCUKING TICKET. So I grab one of the parking boys walking around, he says he can't do anything, I say call supervisor, supervisor says OK just send it back, I'll right it down no problem sir. I send it back with explanations and of course you know what follows... I receive a letter telling me my appeal is not admissible, it's pay ?100 or we'll send you big burly men and take everything that belongs to you.
They say "pavement lights are also covered by the footway ban, even if they are set in private land. Unless there is an indication that public right of way is not intended, then they are part of the public highway".
Either they are right and I'm buggered, and they are lying scumbags and I sue them for attempt of extortion.
So... does anyone knows the law re. this pavement/private land issue? Please I am not looking for opinions but facts - thanks!
So anyway, here is frenchuk, happy go lucky, off to Soho for a job, parking the bike on said glass bricks on pavement, forgetting for once to cover the licence plate with a plastic bag (the parking boyz can't remove it - it's criminal damage to touch someone else's property - they would have to call the police to remove it).
And sure enough, when I come back I have a FCUKING TICKET. So I grab one of the parking boys walking around, he says he can't do anything, I say call supervisor, supervisor says OK just send it back, I'll right it down no problem sir. I send it back with explanations and of course you know what follows... I receive a letter telling me my appeal is not admissible, it's pay ?100 or we'll send you big burly men and take everything that belongs to you.
They say "pavement lights are also covered by the footway ban, even if they are set in private land. Unless there is an indication that public right of way is not intended, then they are part of the public highway".
Either they are right and I'm buggered, and they are lying scumbags and I sue them for attempt of extortion.
So... does anyone knows the law re. this pavement/private land issue? Please I am not looking for opinions but facts - thanks!
, and NO COP give a ticket for silly law braking as you do whatever you want with a vehicle when it's on PRIVATE LAND provided it does put the general public in danger... And Steve you're right about the tax disc - but they can't read your tax disc if you park your bike with the left side parked against the wall! And then theparking boys can't touch your bike because they're not part of any law enforcement agency so it would be criminal damage if they touch your vehicle... Anyway that's me giving a bell to my sollicitor tomorrow! c7u8
