A LITTLE over two weeks ago I was admitted to hospital with extreme vertigo and nausea. The obvious concern was I was having a stroke and after I recovered enough to be discharged the hospital advised that I visit my GP who gave me medication and referred me to a specialist. 
In the meantime I was advised I was okay to drive but to be careful.
I was driving through Chippenham to pick up my medication when I started to feel extremely giddy again. I had to make a choice of where to park urgently. 
There was a space near Chippenham library but not quiet big enough for my car which overhung the 24 foot of disabled parking behind by two feet. I then staggered to the pharmacist to get my medication to stop the immediate problem. 
When I returned to the car I found the space behind filled and a ticket on my car saying I had illegally parked in a disabled space without proper authorisation, and was fined.
Although I accept that the three-foot overhang was wrong I appealed to the council stating my case and given the circumstances asking for a little consideration. I also advised them that I could provide evidence to support the above. This appeal was rejected and so I spoke to them saying where or what else could I do if I was having an attack?
I think what is at stake here is common sense verses procedures and perhaps financial gain, and perhaps an injustice that should be aired. I have told my story to many people and the response is always the same, that they are not surprised, and they also have been party to similar injustices. 
A CHIPPENHAM RESIDENT