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Thousands of people facing parking fines may be let off after a judge ruled that one firm did not have the power to pursue a motorist for an unpaid penalty. Ronald Ibbotson was taken to court by Vehicle Control Services (VCS) after he left his car at a Wickes DIY store for 35 minutes. On his return, he found a ticket on his windscreen demanding £80, apparently because he had left the car park to go shopping elsewhere during the two-hour free parking period allowed. When Mr Ibbotson refused to pay up, he was taken to court by VCS and ordered to pay £42.50 in costs...Read more: Landmark parking case means thousands could overturn fines | This is Money