Hi Desperately seeking legal advice - yesterday I parked near the tradesman entrance of The Hilton in Cardiff which I had done many times before. There are no yellow lines or signs but as the police officer that later arrived to control the situation advised, there doesnt have to be any signs if the car was causing an obstruction however it was not. The entrance was in full use evident by the number of Hilton staff using it to exit the building for a ciggy. The Hilton apparently reported my car as an obstruction and a community copper placed the ticket on the car, details of which I also find strange as the times stated on the ticket were from 14:00 to 14:10, is this enough time?? Anyway by 3pm a lorry had turned up ready to tow which is where I arrive to move the vehicle, but Im not allowed. Bugger that I got in and stayed in - enter the REAL police, later followed by Cardiff's version of SWAT armed with Tazers and 9mm sidearms!!! Anyway short of the story I had to pay £150 to get the car back off the lorry and yet to pay £30 fixed penalty. Im considering challenging in Magistrates, would I get the £150 back if successful or would it only be the £30 penalty. I have numerous witnesses who have already stated they would be happy to give statements stating it was not an obstruction. Can anyone offer any advice?? Should I challenge?? Help please!!!