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Latest news in Yorkshire: Published March 20, 2019 09:50:35 AM
A rogue motorist has had a vehicle seized and impounded by Rotherham
Council after persistently offending, racking up 12 unpaid parking
fines.
On Thursday 14 March council parking enforcement officers clamped the
vehicle on Domine Lane, Rotherham and arranged for it to be towed away
as a “persistent evader”.
The driver then used a power tool in attempt to remove the clamp but was
arrested by Police on suspicion of criminal damage to the clamp and the
vehicle was impounded.
Rotherham Council announced plans to tackle the problem of persistent
evaders, along with those who park dangerously or cause obstructions, in
September 2016.
Since then 44 vehicles have been seized by the authority and £4,450 in
unpaid penalty charges has been recovered.
Councillor Denise Lelliott, Rotherham Council’s Cabinet Member for Jobs
and the Local Economy, said: “Unfortunately a small number of motorists
are responsible for a number of offences, which can cause safety issues
for other highway users. Some of these people think they are untouchable
but the Council will catch up with them.
“We’re determined to crack down on these types of persistent offending –
and I’m pleased to say that over the last two years or so we’ve noticed
a reduction in problems with vehicles being parked dangerously or in
contravention day after day.”
Once Rotherham Council takes action against a persistent evader, the
vehicle can be impounded.
To recover their vehicle, the keeper must produce photo ID and proof of
ownership of the vehicle, along with proof of address.
The release fee of £105 plus the penalty charge notice issued on the day
of impounding must be paid before the vehicle is released. The keeper
will be required to pay any further outstanding debt.
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