A questionable parking charge issued for displaying a ticket inverted has infuriated consumers.
A client posted a snapshot of their September parking ticket from a Wilsons Parking facility in Fremantle, Perth.
Failure to present a valid ticket’ is listed as the basis for the fine. ‘Ticket inverted.’
The hefty charge was set at $65 but promised to increase to $80 if not paid by last Thursday.
A Wilsons Parking customer was fined $65 for displaying their parking ticket “inverted”
Several commentators under the image stated that the customer is not required to pay the fine because Wilsons Parking lacks the authority to enforce it, similar to the police or a city council.
However, the small print on the ticket cautions that the customer’s vehicle may be towed and impounded until the payment is paid.
It further warns that the unpaid fine may be recovered in court.
Surely that is combatable. That is absolutely absurd!,’ one individual wrote.
“I’m dealing with the council over the exact same issue,” stated a second individual.
‘What? Another user said, “The parking inspector can’t tilt their head?”
Commentators were incensed by the ‘ridiculous’ parking charge issued from a Fremantle, Perth, car park (above)
So the ticket was still valid? Yes, I would not pay this,’ replied another.
It is unknown whether Wilsons Parking provides particular instructions for displaying a parking ticket.
Daily Mail Australia has sought comment from Wilsons Parking.
In late 2015, a council in Melbourne fined a guy $76 for the same offense.
The council denied the man’s appeal that the ticket had been blown in the incorrect direction by the wind.
According to the guidelines on the ticket, the information must be “visible” to park guards.