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Stung with a parking fine for an 18-second airport stop to tackle a wasp

The Guardian Business Monday 26 October 2026, 07:00 UTC By Anna Tims 1 min read
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No matter what the cause, airports are ruthless in issuing PCNs if a car stops in a red zone. But there is a get-out clauseI had to stop my car for 18 seconds in a red zone at Leeds Bradford airport to deal with a wasp. It was buzzing in front of my face and making safe-driving impossible.

No matter what the cause, airports are ruthless in issuing PCNs if a car stops in a red zone. But there is a get-out clause

I had to stop my car for 18 seconds in a red zone at Leeds Bradford airport to deal with a wasp. It was buzzing in front of my face and making safe-driving impossible.

The result was a £100 parking charge notice (PCN) sent to my wife (the registered keeper) by Vehicle Control Services (VCS).

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Leeds Bradford (LOCATION) PCN (ORG) Vehicle Control Services (ORG) VCS (ORG)
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