UK: That will teach you not to park on a double-yellow!
Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 2:02 pm
In the United Kingdom, no-parking zones are marked by two yellow stripes parallel to the curb. In London, parking illegally gets you an expensive ticket or a more expensive tow -- most of the time.
A man parked his car illegally near #10 Downing Street in London (the prime minister's residence). When he returned to the car, he was met by anti-terrorism police who had used "two controlled explosions" to breach the vehicle. The windows were shattered and the hood and trunk were blown open.
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Story doesn't say whether he will also have to pay the ticket. My guess is Yes.
- Jim
A man parked his car illegally near #10 Downing Street in London (the prime minister's residence). When he returned to the car, he was met by anti-terrorism police who had used "two controlled explosions" to breach the vehicle. The windows were shattered and the hood and trunk were blown open.
http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2009/11/23/ ... 259008176/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Story doesn't say whether he will also have to pay the ticket. My guess is Yes.
- Jim
