Driver claims car park outside B&M is luring people into leaving their vehicles in a ‘false’ space then slapping them with £100 fines after he was penalised
- Geoff Baldock, 64, parked in what he thought was a space in Wisbech Retail Park
A furious driver has claimed a car park outside B&M is luring people into leaving their vehicles in a ‘false’ space and then landing them with £100 fines.
Geoff Baldock, 64, said he parked in what he thought was a designated space while visiting Wisbech Retail Park in Cambrideshire on August 23 to do some shopping.
He was shocked to find that one week later he had received a parking penalty charge of £100 during the trip.
Taking to social media to express his outrage, Mr Baldock, from Thurrock, Essex, said: ‘I’ve been sent a parking charge for being parked against UKPC’s terms and conditions at Wisbech Retail Park, Cromwell Road, in front of B&M.
‘I know the parking sign says you must be parked inside the marked bay. But this area had no markings to say you can or you can’t park there.
Geoff Baldock, 64, (pictured) has claimed a car park outside B&M is luring people into leaving their vehicles in a ‘false’ space and then landing them with £100 fines
Mr Baldock said he parked in what he thought was a designated space (pictured) while visiting Wisbech Retail Park in Cambrideshire on August 23 to do some shopping
Photographs show a vehicle parked inside the car-sized space with two other cars either side
‘When parking I had a car either side of me, so I never thought it was a problem.’
He added: ‘I went up there today and took pictures. Just be aware of being outside the white lines or in the two unmarked bays, in front of B&M.
‘The guy was there today taking pictures all over the place.’
One person replied to the post, saying: ‘I didn’t know you can’t park there. There are always cars there and I have parked there many times. I know for future not to now.’
Another person wrote: ‘I am currently appealing for parking in the exact space. My first appeal has been declined just for the reason I did not park within the white lines.’
A third said: ‘I would personally appeal using photos to evidence lack of signage. Just ensure you have the appeal in before the ‘due date’ for payment.’
Photographs show a vehicle parked inside the car-sized space with two others either side.
Mr Baldock was shocked to find that one week after parking there he received a parking penalty charge of £100
People replied to Mr Baldock’s post on social media, with one saying: ‘I am appealing for parking in the exact space’
‘When parking I had a car either side of me, so I never thought it was a problem,’ said Mr Baldock
Mr Baldock received a fine of £100 after parking in what he believed was a designated space
The news comes weeks after parking fury was caused in London over plans to hike parking fines by up to 25 per cent.
London Councils – which represents authorities and controls fine limits – is consulting on the changes, which could raise parking fines by a quarter at a time.
Exact figures for the fines were not yet confirmed but the consultations reportedly reference a recent 23 per cent hike brought in by Transport for London (TfL), which increased fines from £130 to £160.
MailOnline has contacted Wisbech Retail Park’s agents for comment.
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