Unjust parking fines

Just in case you are a family with small kids, a single parent, grandparents, or even a couple, think twice before deciding to park your car in Howard Gardens, just outside Mdina, if all parking spaces have been taken.

Do not use your common sense, as I did when my child started acting restlessly to get to the playing field nearby and, knowing that my stay would last for a brief period, decided to park my car in a spot where I was blocking no one. I actually wondered why there was no parking box there as there easily could have been one. I had no other choice and not a few other unfortunate people decided to do what I did.

On my return from the playing field, I found two wardens doing their usual tax collecting exercise. And, wow, the Exchequer must have done well that night, thanks to the Mdina local council, a council known for its loyal support to the guys entrusted with piloting this almost sunken boat.

So, once again, I appeal to all to heed my advice. If you are in need of a restaurant, find some other place. If you need to buy a take-away, look elsewhere. Take your children to a different playing field. Let your thirst or urge for an ice cream pester you for a few more minutes and drive on.