Belly-dancing snakes and a Parking offence

This case is how a woman got out of a parking penalty due to her snakes…

The case: A woman was given a parking penalty for leaving her car outside a building with the engine still running. Her excuse was that she had a car full of snakes, which she was going to be using for her belly-dancing act. The lady didn’t want the snakes to fall asleep in a cold car, so the running engine helped them stay awake so that they would be ready for the performance.

The verdict: The court ruled that she had good reason to leave her engine on, and let the belly-dancing snake charmer walk free.

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Article by Angie Newnham

Having worked for various law firms in the Bournemouth and Poole area Angie Newnham decided to set up her own business in 2010. Angie’s experience covers a range of legal disciplines including Property Law and Conveyancing, which includes both residential, commercial and agricultural work, Social Housing, Landlord & Tenant issues, Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney and a niche interest in equine law and equestrian agreements.