Millions of towed away drivers could claw back fines thanks to 1991 legal gaffe

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Millions of drivers whose cars were towed away could claim back fines thanks to legal gaffe 30 years ago

MILLIONS of drivers whose cars were towed away could claim back fines thanks to a 30-year-old legal gaffe.

Cars which have been towed after receiving parking fines as well as those which have broken down and been abandoned could be exempt from charges.[This is a] major error in the legislation that has resulted in goodness knows how many millions being charged to motorists without any lawful basisHoward Cox, from Fair Fuel UK, told the Mail: "Drivers who in the last 30 years have been charged illegally should demand their vehicle confiscation costs be repaid in full.

 

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