My wife was caught out by the misleading signage on the machines and got a ticket. After reading the instructions a number of times myself its fair to say that they are loaded in the favour of the machine operator and not in favour of those who are legitimate users of the car park.

After writing to the Council, who rejected my appeal, I took the case to the adjudicator. They found in my favour and the case reference is below.

http://www.patasregistersofappeals.org.u...213055014A

Its frustrating that the lack of clear and simple information is not provided to the benefit of people of the Borough.