West End a goldmine for parking fines
The Scotsman
GLASGOW parking wardens patrolling the West End have handed out £500,000 worth of fines in one small area, after issuing 14,000 tickets over six months.
The fines have accrued since parking restrictions were introduced last summer to the area straddling Great Western Road, between Belmont and Kelvingrove.
The meters and permit bays were designed to clamp down on the number of commuters leaving their cars on the streets.
However, more than 300 people have attended a protest meeting amid claims that it has made parking for residents even more difficult.
It is understood that tickets amounting to £420,000 were issued in the first six months, but the amount will be higher because the £30 charges double if not paid within two weeks.
GLASGOW parking wardens patrolling the West End have handed out £500,000 worth of fines in one small area, after issuing 14,000 tickets over six months.
The fines have accrued since parking restrictions were introduced last summer to the area straddling Great Western Road, between Belmont and Kelvingrove.
The meters and permit bays were designed to clamp down on the number of commuters leaving their cars on the streets.
However, more than 300 people have attended a protest meeting amid claims that it has made parking for residents even more difficult.
It is understood that tickets amounting to £420,000 were issued in the first six months, but the amount will be higher because the £30 charges double if not paid within two weeks.
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