Summary
A man received multiple parking tickets because a disabled parking space was painted around his parked car while he was on holiday. The council later apologized and canceled the fines, acknowledging a lack of initial communication about the space. The event sparked social media attention and online criticism.
Key Facts
- A disabled parking space was painted around a car without the owner's knowledge while he was on holiday.
- The car received four parking tickets between November 22 and 26 in New Addington, south London.
- The council apologized and confirmed the parking fines were canceled before the incident gained social media attention.
- The owner expressed frustration over receiving no notice about the creation of the disabled space.
- Contractors painted the bay with the car in place to avoid delays.
- A parking attendant, unaware of the situation, issued the fines.
- The incident led to online backlash and misunderstanding about the parked car.
- Croydon Council explained that online abuse had been directed at the parking attendant involved.
