The number of parking fines issued by private parking companies has skyrocketed since they successfully challenged a Conservative bill three years ago that enacted a proper code of practice for handing out fines. Private parking firms issued a record 14.4 million tickets last year as motorists urged the government to crack down on the bandit practice.
In the past, I've had the odd fine where it's been a mistake, I've appealed it and that's the end of it, but I've never had five for the same bus lane for the same infringement.