I was very interested to see your article 'Parking fines are cancelled'.

My son has been a victim of this flawed penalty notice scheme. In his case, he tried to appeal to the council in writing but was told no appeal was allowed.

He even spoke to someone on the phone who told him the same thing. Being a good citizen, he paid up, but he found it odd that he could not appeal.

I feel that my son, and others in a similar position, who paid up because no appeal was allowed, should be refunded their hard-earned money taken illegally.

I should be grateful if you could provide any information as to how to go about getting the money refunded.

AVRIL TYSMAN

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