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Subject: Gloucester Biker; “I’ll go to jail rather than pay unfair fine”

Author: Bob

[ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 05:14:25 09/29/08 Mon Leslie Nicholls has parked his Harley outside Bon Marche in Northgate Street, Gloucester for the last decade without incident. But the 60 year old has now been fined, as Gloucester City Council takes a ‘tougher stance’. Mr Nicholls – who has never had a parking ticket in his long riding life - said "It's ridiculous. I, and other bikers, have been parking our bikes there for many years and we have never had a problem with the authorities. I've even had police and traffic wardens chatting to me and admiring my Harley, until this week.” Mr Nichols, who added “I feel so strongly about this that I am prepared to go to jail rather than pay”, was told by the traffic warden that she had been told to ‘tighten up’. Gloucester City Council said “There is a sign further down which makes it clear this is a pedestrianised zone and vehicles are not supposed to enter except for access and unloading. The racks are specifically for pedal cycles and motorcyclists should only park in authorised motorcycle areas or car parks." [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]