A British holidaymaker was handed a fine after leaving his car in a parking space which was no longer in use.
Dan Down, from Wiltshire, was slapped with a £50 fixed penalty notice while visiting the village of Cawsand, Cornwall.
Mr Down, who has been visiting Cornwall for more than two decades, has since appealed the fine.
“It’s a sad day for tourism in Cawsand when council parking wardens hand out tickets for not parking in a parking space,” he told the BBC.
“Clearly I was along with many others.
“There were six or seven other people who parked in similar spaces in the car park who all said if you turn up and see what looks like a parking space with white lines, it’s a parking space.”
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Dan Down was dealt a parking fine for leaving his car in a bay which was no longer in use
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Cornwall Council said “several” bays in the car park had “intentionally” not been reinstated to ensure vehicles can “move freely around the site”.
A spokesperson added: “We are aware that some of the older markings may still be visible – although they are faded compared to the new lines – and are taking steps to make it clear that these are no longer designated parking spaces.
“We will review any representation from motorists who believe they may have had a notice issued to them on this basis.
“Anyone in this position is encouraged to follow the representation process outlined on the back of their notice.”
Dan Down was handed the fine while visiting Cawsand, Cornwall
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In another parking fine dispute, a man was fined three times for breaking parking rules on the road he lives on.
Adrian Collis believes the fines are aimed at making money for the council.
Church Street in Littleover, Derby, where Mr Collis lives, has a School Safe Haven Zone which has severe traffic restrictions during peak times of drop-off and pick-up.
These restrictions mean anyone caught using the roads during these times could face a fine of up to £70.
However, there are exemptions for residents living within the zone.
According to a Freedom of Information Request, more than 6,000 fines had been issued on Church Street in the last two years, meaning the council has raked in £200,000 from fines in this street alone.
Mr Collins said he was fined because his permit had run out, which he admitted was his fault, but added: “The cynic in me thinks [the council] have done this to make money.”