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Motorist slapped with £2,000 in parking fines after workers dug a hole around his parked car

Barriers were put up around the Audi after its owner ignored warnings that work was taking place

The owner of this Audi was hit with £2,000 in parking fines after workers dug a hole around his parked car, leaving him unable to drive away.

Barriers were put up a fortnight ago after warnings the work was taking place were ignored.

Eyewitnesses said the car’s frustrated owner has continually visited his car to collect his mounting ticket collection
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Eyewitnesses said the car’s frustrated owner has continually visited his car to collect his mounting ticket collection

When the car was still not moved, workmen in Mayfair, central London, began digging anyway.

Wardens have since put around 15 tickets on the motor.

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Eyewitnesses say the owner has visited his Audi to collect the tickets.

One said: “That’s what happens when you flout parking restrictions but I do feel really sorry for him now.”

Workmen began their digging anyway and created a hole in the road so the vehicle could not move
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Workmen began their digging anyway and created a hole in the road so the vehicle could not moveCredit: Jamie Lorriman
The driver was left with over £5,000 in parking fines
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The driver was left with over £5,000 in parking fines
The driver had been returning for two weeks collecting parking tickets
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The driver had been returning for two weeks collecting parking tickets
In 2014, eight parking spaces near the road went on sale for nearly £2.5million
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In 2014, eight parking spaces near the road went on sale for nearly £2.5millionCredit: Jamie Lorriman
Signs on the street said parking on this road was restricted between July 19 and October 19
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Signs on the street said parking on this road was restricted between July 19 and October 19Credit: Jamie Lorriman
According to eyewitnesses, the owner was visibly frustrated regularly collecting the tickets
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According to eyewitnesses, the owner was visibly frustrated regularly collecting the tickets
The total in parking fines was £2,000
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The total in parking fines was £2,000

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