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I received a parking fine while on duty – should I appeal?
That yellow envelope on the windscreen will make your heart sink, but our helpful guide to the nuances of parking fines will help you to deal with it

That yellow envelope on the windscreen will make your heart sink, but our helpful guide to the nuances of parking fines will help you to deal with it
Some would say that it is always worth challenging or appealing a parking ‘fine’ as there is nothing to lose. But with so many variables from case to case, your chances of success will depend on the circumstances of your charge.
Advice for one set of circumstances may well not apply in a different set of circumstances. That said, there are some general principles that should provide a helpful guide.
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