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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Did you get a parking violation fee? The Supreme Court has ruled: This explanation no longer holds

The Finnish Supreme Court ruled that a woman must pay parking fines issued by ParkkiPate despite her claims of lacking knowledge about the vehicle's use during the infractions in Helsinki.

Mar 23 • 08:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Thessaloniki: Nearly 1,750 fines for illegal parking in front of garbage bins in 2025

In 2025, approximately 1,750 drivers in Thessaloniki received fines for illegally parking in front of garbage bins, obstructing waste collection operations.

Mar 21 • 08:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

When parking outside your home breaks the law

Homeowners with shared driveways may unknowingly violate laws regarding parking, risking fines for obstructing access under the Highways Act 1980.

Mar 17 • 14:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Drivers puzzled on parking fine rules as UK's biggest carpark chain goes bust

Britain's largest car park operator, National Car Parks (NCP), has gone bankrupt, raising concerns among drivers about parking fine regulations as financial struggles deepen due to reduced demand post-COVID.

Mar 17 • 10:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What is the fine for parking on a bike lane?

Parking on a bike lane is prohibited in Buenos Aires, and this article discusses the penalties for such infractions.

Mar 16 • 21:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Swedish man paid too much for parking: Got fined

A Swedish man received a parking fine after mistakenly paying the highest rate for a parking spot that was actually categorized at a lower rate.

Mar 16 • 20:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Little-known parking fines '£20 rule' could see drivers avoid big payout

Motorists may avoid hefty parking fines by invoking the '£20 rule' when they encounter issues with parking app registrations.

Mar 14 • 11:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Traffic sign affixed to the wrong pole - Consequences could be costly for the city

In Trelleborg, Sweden, drivers have received parking fines possibly without just cause due to a wrongly affixed parking sign.

Mar 12 • 20:21 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Parking on blue lines and not paying because the parking meter is broken or you don't have coins? The fine still applies

Motorists in Italy cannot use a broken parking meter or lack of coins as excuses to avoid fines for illegal parking on blue lines, according to a ruling by the Court of Cassation.

Mar 8 • 18:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fines for Double Parking Soar in São Paulo

Between 2024 and 2025, the number of violations related to double parking in São Paulo increased by 90.7%.

Mar 7 • 16:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Do rogues create paranoia? A fair parking fine was labeled as a fraud

The article discusses the rising paranoia among the public regarding potential financial scams, fueled by the actions of criminals, leading to distrust even in the most reliable authorities.

Mar 5 • 17:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Do you park your electric car in a charging spot without charging? This can lead to a fine

Electric car owners may face fines for parking at charging stations without actually charging their vehicles, as highlighted by a recent incident in Rovaniemi.

Mar 5 • 11:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A €96 Fine for a Brit in Vilnius Turned into a Social Experiment: The Post Created a Real Storm

A British man received a €96 parking fine in Vilnius, sparking significant social media attention after he posted about the incident.

Mar 1 • 06:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Tesla drivers heated up - Did you know that this can result in a parking fine?

Tesla drivers are facing confusion over parking fines at a charging station in Rovaniemi, Finland, due to differing local regulations.

Feb 26 • 20:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Four scenarios where you can 'throw parking fines in the bin' without paying

The article discusses four specific situations in which motorists can legally avoid paying parking fines according to experts.

Feb 26 • 13:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Parking fines you don't actually have to pay - expert explains

An expert from Which? outlines circumstances under which certain parking fines can be ignored or disputed by motorists.

Feb 25 • 13:57 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Do Not Agree with the City’s Answers and Want "Peace Negotiations"

Restaurant operators are dissatisfied with the city's responses regarding parking fines and are calling for discussions to resolve the issue.

Feb 25 • 06:47 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Rushed in with tomatoes and received yet another fine

The owner of the hamburger restaurant 2guys, Hjalti Vignisson, expresses frustration over repeated parking fines amid what he describes as the city's lack of understanding.

Feb 24 • 06:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I applaud Tesco for introducing new parking rule but there's just 1 problem'

Tesco is trialing a new parking scheme aimed at preventing the misuse of parent and child and disabled parking spaces, with potential fines for violators.

Feb 23 • 09:39 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Toninelli furious over the fine: 'Municipalities are cashing in.' And the mayor freezes him like this

Former Minister Danilo Toninelli expressed outrage over receiving a parking fine, arguing that municipalities exploit such fines for revenue rather than for safety or education.

Feb 20 • 19:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Mass lawsuit against parking fines – could involve 200 million.

A consumer rights organization has filed a mass lawsuit against a company over alleged illegal parking fees in Oslo, potentially involving up to 200 million Norwegian kroner.

Feb 19 • 19:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Notice for drivers in New York: a key parking rule returns today and they may receive fines

The Alternate Side Parking rule in New York City is being reinstated after a suspension due to severe weather conditions, reminding drivers to move their vehicles accordingly to avoid fines.

Feb 19 • 14:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Lawyer warns common parking misunderstanding could cost you thousands

A lawyer highlights that misunderstandings about parking fines can lead to significantly increased costs for drivers.

Feb 19 • 10:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Tesco shoppers spot red '£100' warning signs in supermarket car parks

Some Tesco car parks are now displaying red warning signs indicating that misuse of designated parking spaces may result in a £100 fine.

Feb 19 • 09:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Resignation of the Mobility Councilor of Castellón after reopening the case regarding unpaid parking fines

The Mobility Councilor of Castellón, Cristian Ramírez, has resigned amid allegations of unpaid parking fines and possible influence trafficking.

Feb 19 • 08:48 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Foreign drivers evade Swedish parking fines: 'Nothing happens'

Tourists in Ã…re, Sweden, are avoiding parking fines despite new parking zone regulations, with a significant portion of fines going unpaid.

Feb 18 • 12:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

FINES IN THE NECK ⟩ Bolt accuses competitors in London: our bikes are being moved out of parking areas

Bolt accuses competitors in the UK of deliberately relocating its rental e-bikes, leading to confiscation and fines.

Feb 17 • 08:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Kaleva: Parking Inspector Kimmo Took Pictures of a Car When a Young Man Arrived - 'I'll Rip Your Fingers Off'

A parking inspector in Oulu faced a violent threat from a young man after taking photographs of a car with an expired parking ticket.

Feb 17 • 04:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major car park firm that dished out 1.9 million tickets in a year fined £473,000

Euro Car Parks, a major UK car park company, has been fined £473,000 for failing to comply with regulatory information requests after it issued nearly 1.9 million fines in a year.

Feb 14 • 10:19 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Nantes: the LAPI cars, these "ticket dispensing machines" that fined more than 300,000 times in 2025

In Nantes, LAPI cars have issued over 300,000 parking fines in 2025, significantly boosting the city's revenue from parking fees.

Feb 13 • 12:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Traffic Monitoring: Roses for Proper Parkers on Valentine's Day

On Valentine's Day, traffic monitoring authorities in Germany reward proper parking with roses, while gently reminding offenders of the rules without imposing fines.

Feb 11 • 09:45 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Here is the municipality where no one risks getting a parking ticket

Sävsjö municipality has no parking attendants, as the cost of having them is deemed to be greater than any potential revenue from parking fines.

Feb 10 • 15:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Young woman got angry over parking fines, then it crashed

A 28-year-old woman, under the influence of drugs, attempted to run over parking wardens in Jyväskylä after becoming furious over a parking ticket.

Feb 6 • 06:31 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Dispute Over Parent Taxis: Fines from an Engaged Citizen

In Munich, a 45-year-old man faces backlash for reporting illegal parking by parent taxis outside his children's school, drawing ire from local data protection authorities.

Feb 5 • 15:35 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

This is how the parking rules look in the snow – when you can get fines

Most municipalities in Södermanland have similar responses regarding parking rules in snow, indicating that winter regulations are consistent with those in other seasons, although there are specific situations where leniency may apply.

Feb 5 • 13:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Are you going to Austria? Watch out for parking hours, as incorrect ones risk hefty fines

Drivers heading to Austria should ensure they have the correct parking clocks as the commonly used type is not recognized, potentially leading to fines up to 726 euros.

Feb 5 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Drivers who park cars on road at night risk £1,000 fine for common mistake

UK motorists are warned of a potential £1,000 fine for common parking mistakes at night and urged to review the Highway Code.

Feb 3 • 12:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Juiz de Fora City Hall imposes fines based on photos and videos; municipality says inspection is done in real time

The Juiz de Fora City Hall is issuing fines remotely using photos and videos taken by employees of the company managing the city's paid parking system, claiming inspections are conducted in real time.

Feb 2 • 22:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Residents urged to move cars left on the street: fines for non-compliance

Authorities are urging residents in Vilnius to remove their parked cars to facilitate snow clearing operations, which are hindered by the current high occupancy of parking spaces.

Feb 2 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

One parking line has no legal power and can't see you fined

Parking on a certain roadside line may not result in fines as local authorities are not mandated to enforce restrictions on it.

Jan 5 • 09:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Common parking space move could see you fined or even jailed

Homeowners and business owners in the UK are using an illegal parking method that could lead to fines or even imprisonment due to the increasing number of vehicles.

Jan 5 • 07:02 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

350,000 pending cases and more than two years of waiting: backlog to contest parking tickets

The Parking Tribunal is overwhelmed with appeals against post-parking fines, struggling to keep up with the automatically generated fines from LAPI-equipped vehicles.

Dec 31 • 08:00 UTC

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