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25/07/2008
Man to appeal fine for smoking in his van |
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A painter who was fined for smoking in his own van has said that he may lodge an appeal against the ruling.
Gordon Williams claims that he was on his way to buy groceries when he was handed a fixed penalty notice by council officials during a routine vehicle check.
They said that as the van was Mr Williams' workplace he could not smoke in it.
However, Mr Williams said that it was unreasonable as the van was also his private vehicle.
"Of course there are tools and things in the van, but a barrister would carry about documents in a briefcase in his own car. This is no different to my mind," he explained.
"I take the wife shopping in the van. It is my private vehicle as well as my work van. I was just having a cigarette and causing no bother to anyone else. But this is like Big Brother is watching you."
However, a council spokesperson said that it would be "inappropriate" for him to comment on individual cases.
He told the Press Association: "The legislation allows for a right of appeal and the procedures in relation to this are set out in the notices."
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