A Harland (Jan 4) was quite scathing in his comments on commuter parking.
However, they do not live on or near a private road.
I, like all other commuters, pay my road tax and am therefore entitled to park down any road I wish, as long as it does not have parking restrictions.
The fact is that if you are going to buy a house near a train station then you should expect people to park (legally) in front of your property.
The same can be said for living near schools, hospitals and town centres.
When I park my car I always make sure I have not blocked any driveways or parked too close to any corners.
This is my legal obligation and I fulfill it every time.
When the council decides to stop taking advantage of people in a time of recession by charging ridiculous parking rates, then the issue of off-street parking should ease.
However, until then I shall keep paying my road tax and continue to park in areas close to the rail station.
Paul Oxley
Rayleigh Avenue
Eastwood
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