![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/we-work-on-one-of-uks-most-ticketed-streets-a-bizarre-issue-is-to-blame/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/newspress-collage-20391233-1668122091569.jpg&description=PEOPLE working on one of the UK's most ticketed streets say there's a bizarre reason so many motorists are slapped with parking fines. In just nine months nearly 4,000 tickets were issued on the half-mile stretch of Birmingham's Alum Rock Road. Business owner Khalid Mohammed, 51, says parking issues on Birmingham's most ticketed street are slowing tradeCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd Osman Jabbar, 40, says he has to turn customers away from his servicing and repairs shop because of the parking troublesCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd Almost 4,000 parking fines were handed out on Alum Rock Road over a nine-month periodCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd The street is a popular shopping destination for keen fashion lovers, and also attracts foodies with its cuisine. But there is only one 26-space car park in the area - other than on the road. And locals say that road is problematic because of an odd 'one side only' parking policy. The rule allows free parking on one side of the street between 7am and 1pm, and then on the opposite side from 1pm to 7pm and rule breakers are hit with an eye-watering £70 ticket. Between January and September, 3,965 fines were issued on the road - which is more than double Birmingham's next most ticketed street. And while those fines could have made the Birmingham City Council up to £227,500, local business owners say the lack of parking, and strict rules, make it difficult for them to survive. Khalid Mohammed, 51, has run a convenience store on the road for 18 years and says business is slowing down. He exclusively told The Sun Online: "Trade is not as good as it used to be because the parking issue is out of control. "People spend £2 in my shop and then find a £70 fine, which is £35 if they pay it quickly. It is getting worse and worse. "Lots of people come from out of town and they just park without realising. The signs are not clear. "The traffic wardens do not look anymore, they just put the tickets on. The weekends are the worst){kind=link}
PEOPLE working on one of the UK’s most ticketed streets say there’s a bizarre reason so many motorists are slapped with parking fines.
In just nine months nearly 4,000 tickets were issued on the half-mile stretch of Birmingham’s Alum Rock Road.
The street is a popular shopping destination for keen fashion lovers, and also attracts foodies with its cuisine.
But there is only one 26-space car park in the area – other than on the road.
And locals say that road is problematic because of an odd ‘one side only’ parking policy.