Signs point to chaos in the parking bays

The Scotsman

15th May 06

CONFLICTING signs on city centre parking bays have left motorists scratching their heads in confusion - and being hit with parking fines.
The spaces in George Street have two signs - one saying the bays are for permit holders only and another telling drivers to purchase a pay-and-display ticket from a nearby machine.
But scuffed and faded lettering on the road near Hanover Street conifirm that the bays are for permit holders only and any driver without a permit is liable for a parking fine.
A total of 210 tickets have been handed out to drivers deemed to be illegally parked in the wrongly-marked bays since the incorrect sign was put up eight months ago. However, 13 motorists have contested the fines, six successfully.
The sign points to the five bays with the words "Resident permit holders only 1A". But directly above the sign, another points in the same direction, with the words "Mon-Sat 8.30am-6.30pm - Tickets and Regulations".
A city council spokeswoman said: "One of the signs is incorrect, but the legend on the road is very clear and we believe few motorists would be confused. However, we will grey out the sign and have ordered a replacement."