I got given a parking ticket but have a valid (?) day permit.
I have one of those valid for one day only permits which you have to cross/circle the month, date, day and put your number plate on.Used these plenty of times and no issues.I filled it in with black pen as per, checked it before leaving to make sure you could see it/it had the correct day because I am very prone to mistakes.
Come back a few hours later and can see a bright yellow parking ticket on my car, I was confused because I was sure I put a permit out; I did indeed put a permit out, although the writing looked really worn-out/faded which was weird but you could still see it.
When I got home I noticed the writing on the permit was clear?? I even put it back under the window to see if I used some weird pen, but again I can see the permit perfectly. I looked at the (very poor) quality photos uploaded by the officer and it honestly looks like the permit has been written in pencil that has been aggressively rubbed out.
It was very bright outside and the only reason I can think of is because the sun/reflection?
Normally I would take the hit but I am really reluctant to pay for this, but at the same time saying 'well I think the weather made the writing disappear' sounds like something a six year old would say, I don't think it will hold up with the council.
Any thoughts?
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