I read with interest the story Disability driver urges council to show common sense (CCN 409) by Terry Collins.
I too have been fined $283 by Central Coast Council.
I was shocked to receive my fine in the post for parking not on a main road but in a no parking driveway at Shelly Beach.
My reason for parking there was because there were only two disabled spots, already filled, and I needed to get my husband into his wheelchair in a safe place.
I was only there for about eight minutes.
I put my husband at one of the tables and immediately moved my car to a parking spot.
Shelly Beach is one of a few places I can take my husband to be able to get him out in the sun and fresh air.
I did try to challenge the fine but no consideration was given.
We are both on a pension and we struggle with cost of living as it is without this huge fine.
We do have a disability notice displayed on our car.
Email, Sep 29
Lyn Barnett, Bateau Bay