Thanks, I might try but don't have much hope. It wasn't like I had parked there for half an hour, but it was my own fault I admit for not having a watch on me. You'd have thought they would give a few minutes grace though!

The frustrating thing is that I know these regulations are brought it to keep the road clear, but the road was empty, as it often is late morning - I think the busiest time for that bit of road is 2pm onwards, but the parking is allowed until 4pm.