Woman dodges parking fine after writing hilarious poem to council
<p>A UK woman has managed to escape a parking fine thanks to her witty poetry skills.</p>
<p>Jayne Parsons, 53, from Salisbury in England, was recently issued a fine after parking her car on yellow lines near her home, according to the <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-wiltshire-45307817">BBC</a>.</p>
<p>She knew she had a good excuse so instead of copping the fine, she decided to plead with her local council using verse.</p>
<p>In a rhyming letter sent to Wiltshire Council, Ms Parsons explained that she was loading her vehicle with cakes and sweets to sell at a fundraiser for her local riding club when she was struck with a “nervous tum” and needed to dash to the loo – urgently.</p>
<p>But we’ll let her explain the situation.</p>
<p>Ms Parsons wrote in her letter:</p>
<p>“Dear Sir, or to whom it may concern,</p>
<p>A parking fine I did earn.</p>
<p>I was parked outside my house on yellow lines,</p>
<p>Intending to move and dodge your fines.</p>
<p>But on Sunday I was loading my car</p>
<p>With food and cakes for a horseshow; not far</p>
<p>Before these events, I get a nervous tum,</p>
<p>For the toilet I had to run.</p>
<p>And with not a moment to lose,</p>
<p>I made it indoors to release my poos!</p>
<p>I couldn’t move until all was done,</p>
<p>But when I returned the fine was done.</p>
<p>I thought it better was be discreet</p>
<p>And leave the car parked in the street.</p>
<p>Next time I’ll move and not be a pain,</p>
<p>But if I get caught short, I’ll s*** in the drain.”</p>
<p>But the most stunning part of the story is not that the council let her off, but that they responded in the form of poetry, too.</p>
<p>“The penalty charge notice was correctly issued as the vehicle was parked in a restricted street during prescribed hours. In this instance the restriction is clearly indicated by the double yellow lines which are in effect at all times,” the council wrote.</p>
<p>“However, in considering people’s circumstances,</p>
<p>The council is often led song and dances,</p>
<p>It’s difficult to know the truth,</p>
<p>And quite often we would ask for proof,</p>
<p>But the photographs the officer has taken,</p>
<p>Shows that indeed, you had been baking,</p>
<p>These cakes had been loaded in your Land Rover,</p>
<p>On the double yellow lines it was parked over,</p>
<p>So on this occasion we are pleased to say,</p>
<p>The council accept your appeal, you do not have to pay.”</p>
<p>Ms Parsons told the BBC she was shocked to have “got out of the fine, even though I was parked in the wrong place”.</p>
