Dispute Over Parking Fine Erupts After Malfunctioning Machine Prevents Ticket Purchase

I got a £170 parking fine after a broken machine meant I couldn’t buy a £1 ticket: Pensioner, 75, says he won’t pay a penny

A 75-year-old pensioner has been slapped with a whopping £170 parking fine after a broken machine prevented him from buying a £1 ticket. The furious senior citizen is refusing to pay the hefty fee, claiming that it’s unfair and unjust.

The incident occurred in [location], where the elderly man had stopped for a brief visit before being caught off guard by the malfunctioning ticket machine. “I was trying to be honest and buy a ticket like I always do,” he explained. “But this broken machine wouldn’t take my money, so I just left.”

In response, parking authorities issued him a £170 fine, citing that he failed to purchase a required parking permit. The pensioner argues that the situation was beyond his control and that he shouldn’t be penalized for it.

“I’m not paying a penny,” he vowed. “I’ve always been a law-abiding citizen and I won’t let some corrupt system get away with ripping me off.”

He’s now urging authorities to reconsider their decision, stating that common sense dictates that individuals should not be held accountable for circumstances beyond their control.

As the story unfolds, it remains to be seen whether the pensioner will receive a sympathetic ear from local authorities.

Source: www.dailymail.co.uk