A HAMPSHIRE man who did not pay a parking fine has been slapped with a court bill of almost £400.
Scott James Drake was given a parking fine after failing to display a valid ticket while parked at Church Path Car Park, Gosport, on January 20.
Portsmouth Magistrates' Court heard Drake failed to pay Gosport Borough Council the parking fine within 21 days.
Drake, whose age was not given in court, was proved to have committed the offence in his absence.
Drake, of High Street, Lee-on-the-Solent, he was fined £220, ordered to pay compensation of £70, costs of £70 and a victim surcharge of £30.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel