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28 November (Part 2) - Zero tolerance

ParkingShort of time I drove to Sainsbury’s less than a mile away at seven this morning. Not easy because of inconsiderate commuter parking. Why people use expensive cars to obstruct roads and risk damage I have no idea.

Sainsbury’s had two travelators working - when did that last happen? - and the price of margarine - which it used to be called, was up by a further 65 pence since I last bought some making it exactly 50% more than it was last Spring. Quality Street for a cheap present was down in price from last Christmas but so was the weight - by 120 grammes compared to the old box in the garage.

I was back home in a matter of minutes after carefully negotiating the obstructions and within minutes a commuter parked his car by my drive exit (but almost legally) and ran off with his briefcase.

Something snapped, this has gone on for years so I took my camera out on patrol. Within 150 yards two pavement parkers, one across the dropped kerb at a road junction and another partially across a private drive. Four photos were submitted to Bexley Council.

Within the hour one of the pavement parkers and the private drive blocker had gone but the other two were given tickets.

If Bexley Council and local Councillors are not interested in the Crossrail parking problem the only thing left is to make things uncomfortable for offenders. I have got over thinking it is a bit mean, some motorists need to be taught a lesson. I will make it a daily ritual.

 

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