Man to Pay £2,270 Fine After Tearing Up Parking Ticket and Throwing It at Female Officer

In the UK, a man named Stephen Lang has been fined £2,270.90—approximately 2.8 lakh rupees—for tearing up a parking ticket and throwing it at a female enforcement officer. The incident was captured on CCTV, leading to court proceedings.

Expressing his anger over parking regulations in the UK proved costly for one man. His reaction to receiving a ticket for parking in an unauthorized spot escalated a minor penalty into a court case, ultimately resulting in an order for him to pay around 2.8 lakh rupees. This incident serves as a reminder that littering in public spaces and mistreating officials on duty can carry serious consequences.

The driver’s actions went beyond a simple violation of parking rules; by tearing up the ticket and discarding it, he also breached regulations regarding littering. The entire episode was recorded by CCTV cameras installed in the car park.

Initially, he was issued a fixed penalty notice of £250. However, he failed to pay the fine, prompting further legal action.

How and where did it all begin?

The incident took place at the Exchequer Quay car park in Penryn, Cornwall, UK. According to reports, 58-year-old Stephen Lang had parked his vehicle outside a designated parking bay. Consequently, a female civil enforcement officer on duty issued a parking ticket for his vehicle.

Upon receiving the ticket, Lang approached the officer to express his displeasure. He then removed the ticket from his vehicle and threw it toward the officer. The officer retrieved the paper and placed it back under the vehicle's windshield wiper, but Lang removed it once more, crumpled it up, and threw it in her direction again.

A Stern Message Regarding Abuse of Officials

Thalia Marrington, the Cornwall Council cabinet member for community safety and public health, condemned such behavior. She made it clear that aggressive conduct toward officials on duty—as well as littering in public spaces—will not be tolerated.

This case serves as an important lesson for motorists. If someone believes a parking fine has been issued incorrectly, it can be challenged through the established legal process. Acting out in anger can turn a minor infraction into a significant financial loss and legal trouble.

Court Delivers Verdict; Financial Penalty Increases

The case was heard at the Truro Magistrates' Court on October 14, 2026. Lang did not appear in court and was subsequently found guilty in his absence.

The court ordered him to pay a fine of £250, legal costs of £1,920.90, and a victim surcharge of £100. This brought the total amount to £2,270.90—equivalent to approximately 2.8 lakh Indian rupees.