Drivers in Dundee are being warned they still need to pay at a West End car park – despite a parking meter being left out of action following a “disturbance”.
The machine has been left unusable since being damaged during an incident on September 11.
Police Scotland are investigating, but so far no one has been charged.
Despite a cover being placed over the meter, Dundee City Council says drivers are still expected to cover the cost of their parking by using an app.
Dundee parking meter ‘really badly damaged’
It comes after locals said they hoped the meter being out of action may result in free parking.
One man told The Courier: “We were aware the police attended but word began to emerge that the parking meter had been really badly damaged.
“It was at 10am on a Monday morning this all happened.
“Although it was a few weeks back, no one is entirely sure if the car park is currently free.”
Another resident said: “It’s a very quiet area so hearing about what’s gone on has taken me by surprise.
“The damage looked to be quite extensive before the cover went over the meter.
“While you get two hours free parking, I think people were hoping that might be extended until the machine was repaired.”
A Dundee City Council spokesman said: “We have reported the matter to police.
‘Charges still apply beyond the two-hour free period’
“Charges still apply beyond the two-hour free period at the car park.
“Payments can be made through the JustPark app.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10am on Monday, 11 September, 2023, officers responded to reports of a disturbance and damage to a parking meter in the Mid Wynd area of Dundee.
“Inquiries into the incident are ongoing.”
