‘I got a £170 fine for stopping at a traffic light’

Bristol Airport's parking operator has rejected the driver's appeal twice and is now using debt collection agencies to claim the excessive charges. Photo: Richard Wayman/Alamy

Britain has a new contender for the most ridiculous fine for private motorists: a Cardiff man was fined £170 after stopping at a temporary traffic light near the terminal at Bristol Airport.

Dave Fitzheslop says he was stunned after being issued with a £100 fine in April - now increased to £170 - for stopping at a red light on his way to the short-stay car park.

Despite Bristol Airport's parking company, VCS, sending him ...