Parking ticket shock

A KIRKCALDY pensioner has hit out at town centre parking restrictions after failing to spot signs on a trip to the opticians.

Tom Barnes, 91, was shocked to receive a £60 penalty after dropping off wife Mar y, 89, f or an appointment in the High Street.

He returned to his vehicle to find a warden attaching a parking ticket.

A blue badge holder, Mr Barnes said he was unaware of several small sections of the High Street where parking is prohibited.

With a handful of small signs and no road markings to highlight parking controls, Mr Barnes said there are not enough measures to make drivers aware of the regulations.

David Brown, senior manager at Fife Council, said:“The pedestrian zone in Kirkcaldy has restrictions in place to prevent all vehicles, including blue badge holders, from parking at certain times and areas.

“The signs in place in the High Street clearly state where waiting and loading is prohibited and are in accordance with the appropriate guidance.”

Tom Barnes