Resident Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 So recently we've heard a lot from all sides regarding this and I'm not really interested in rehashing that debate. On a personal note I see it as black and white. You park illegal, you face the consequences, it's that simple. However let's move forward. Since the main crux of the argument seems to be the council making "large sums" from fining drivers who are breaking the law, how about we change the penalty? For arguments sake we need a small amount of money to cover the administration etc so I suggest £30 flat rate. But not stopping there with the penalties. In addition to the £30 you're going to get points, on a "3 strikes" kinda deal. 1st offence - 3pts 2nd offence - 3pts 3rd offence - 6pts (and yooourrrr out! of a driving licence of course) 90 days driving ban. By the way I am a motorist before people start insinuating I hate cars and drivers etc. Opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 If you're going to want to put points on peoples licence you'd need a way to prove it was them who illegally parked the car. Which unless you have CCTV or a confession then you cannot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resident Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 If you're going to want to put points on peoples licence you'd need a way to prove it was them who illegally parked the car. Which unless you have CCTV or a confession then you cannot. A small amendment to the law would solve that. The registered keeper is at all times responsible for knowing who is using the vehicle. If they refuse to identify the driver of the vehicle at the time of the contravention then they take the penalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygardener Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 If you're going to want to put points on peoples licence you'd need a way to prove it was them who illegally parked the car. Which unless you have CCTV or a confession then you cannot. Doesn't the current system default to the registered keeper anyway, if they don't say someone else was driving? For speeding as an example? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalman Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 So recently we've heard a lot from all sides regarding this and I'm not really interested in rehashing that debate. On a personal note I see it as black and white. You park illegal, you face the consequences, it's that simple. If you read some of the other threads I think you'll find it's actually more about people being taken for every penny they've got when they park legally. Or indeed at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 For arguments sake we need a small amount of money to cover the administration etc so I suggest £30 flat rate. Already in place, pay up within 14 days and its £35, or even £25. https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/roads/travel/driving/parking/pcn.html And I don't think people rack up penalties enough to get a ban, once is usually enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 So what's next on the list, are we going to start putting people in prison for over-filling their wheelie bin? Would you like to see old grannies given community service for holding up traffic on a Sunday morning? Why don't we just start putting people to death when they fall behind on their rent?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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