Swindon parking ticket for motorist with broken-down car

Recently, a motorist in Swindon received a parking ticket while their car was broken down on the side of the road. The driver had pulled over to the side of the road after their car had broken down, and was waiting for assistance. However, despite the clear indication that the car was not in a parking spot by choice, a parking enforcement officer issued a ticket.

This incident has raised concerns among local residents about the fairness of parking enforcement in Swindon. Many argue that common sense should prevail in situations like this, where a driver is clearly not parked illegally but is in need of assistance.

The local council has acknowledged the error in issuing the ticket and has apologized to the driver. They have also stated that they will review their parking enforcement policies to ensure that similar situations are handled more appropriately in the future.

It is important for parking enforcement officers to use their discretion and judgment in situations like these, where a driver is clearly not at fault for their car being in a non-designated parking spot. Hopefully, this incident will serve as a learning opportunity for the council and lead to more fair and reasonable enforcement practices in the future.