Following backlash over a parking ticket issued to a Mountbatten nurse on a patient visit last month, the Isle of Wight Council has agreed to meet with the hospice to discuss possible changes to the current rules.
As previously reported by Island Echo, a Mountbatten worker – carrying out an end-of-life care visit last month – was handed a parking ticket by a Civil Enforcement Officer after they were seen parking on double yellow lines, partially blocking the pavement on the ‘sleepy’ Binstead estate.
On the day in question – the afternoon of Wednesday 12th March – a pair of enforcement officers observed the vehicle for just 6 minutes before slapping a ticket on the windscreen.
Island Echo understands that the carer in question came out and tried to speak to the officers, however, the ticket – which has since been paid – was upheld.
Mountbatten previously expressed their interest in sitting down with the local authority to stop such incidents from occurring in the future – something which now, thanks to Island Echo bringing attention to the matter, looks set to happen.
Following the publication of our article, swathes of people expressed their disgust at the situation, with many calling for the ticket to be withdrawn.
In response to the article, an Isle of Wight Council spokesperson has said:
“We acknowledge the concerns raised regarding the recent parking ticket issued to a Mountbatten nurse providing end-of-life care. We understand the emotions involved in such situations and recognise the vital role the hospice plays in our community.
Article continues below this advertisement “We look forward to engaging in constructive dialogue with Mountbatten to explore potential avenues on how we can address the challenges faced in certain circumstances. To this end, a meeting will be arranged. It is important to note that the council provides parking exemptions for police, ambulances, and the fire service when on operational duty. We are committed to finding a solution that supports the essential work of Mountbatten while ensuring compliance with legal requirements and public safety.
“The Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) issued the Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) correctly, following their training and guidelines. Double yellow lines are crucial for driver visibility and public safety, especially near junctions and bends.
“CEOs are responsible for ensuring the safety of all road users. The council must differentiate between emergency call-outs and planned visits. However, it is not always possible for CEOs to know the specific circumstances of each situation, and a lack of enforcement could lead to allegations of inconsistency. There is an established process for appealing parking tickets, which ensures all concerns are fairly addressed.”
A complete waste of time, just cancel the fine and
issue hospice nurses with exemption cards they can
display, so in future such incidents don’t happen again.
To be fair to the civil enforcement officers how would
they have known, just because a vehicle is sign
writed it could have been left there willy nilly.
There are so many vehicles on the island who park
illegally on Double Yellow Lines, IW Council could
employ twice as many enforcement officers to
catch the Numpty’s.
IW Council are losing millions of pounds in possible fines,
also Islandwide parking permits would be a good idea
it’s the norm in many areas on the mainland.
Typical council bullshit. The only incentive for these parking nazi’s is the bonus they get for each car ticketed. Constructive dialogue, not a bloody chance with jerk jordan in charge of the council, Mr Bakander is alive and kicking and still. So even after the worker talked to the CEO’s they didn’t listen, jeez what scumbags.
They could earn a fortune if they were brave
enough to pop along to Regent Street in
and Atherley Road in Shanklin, not to
mention outside Sandown pier.
They seem to cherry pick who they book.
Parking on Double Yellow Lines outside
Sandown Pier or along Pier street in Sandown
is rife, maybe the enforcement officers would be
better off slapping tickets on vehicles in Sandown.
Would make much more money in fines.