A motorist has said it is a 'matter of principle' as he declared he would rather go to jail than pay the remainder of a parking fine he received in Skegness. Neil Dubnyckyj had travelled to the Lincolnshire resort in October last year to celebrate his 65th birthday.
The carpet shop owner had planned to stay overnight in a motorhome with his grandson, Lincolnshire Live reports. However, the carpet shop owner did not realise that he had temporarily parked illegally and was susequently hit with a £35 fine.
Mr Dubnyckyj admits he was in the wrong, but argues he should not have to pay the full £35, because he had already paid £8 on a pay and display. This, however, has not washed with the council which has since doubled the fine to £70. Mr Dubnyckyj said he would go to jail before paying the £8.
