Car seized after owner racks up £18,000 in parking fines
Car seized after racking up £18,000 in parking fines Credit: Portsmouth City Council
A car has been seized after owner racked up £18,000 in parking fines.
Portsmouth City Council said the driver had incurred 220 parking tickets and failed to pay the fines.
Despite repeated to contact the owner, the car was clamped and seized from Somerset Road in Portsmouth.
Cllr Jason Fazackarley, of Portsmouth City Council said: "This is an extreme case which is why we have taken the necessary action to seize the vehicle after a blatant disregard by the owner.
"In addition to seizing the vehicle we will pursue legal action to recover the outstanding debt owned."
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