Cliff Notes
- Cynthia Nodanche, a new resident of Birmingham, faced enforcement officers demanding £1,000 after driving her non-compliant Vauxhall Antara through the Clean Air Zone without payment.
- The 41-year-old executive assistant reported that her fines increased significantly when they were sent to an incorrect address.
- Nodanche highlighted the complexity of the system, suggesting it could deter potential newcomers to the city and called for more flexible payment deadlines from the council.
- She expressed concern over the short timeframe allowed for fine payments and recommended extending the notice period by one to two weeks.
Man forced to pay dead father’s £3,000 Birmingham Clean Air Zone fines
Cynthia Nodanche said enforcement officers demanded £1,000 after she drove her non-compliant Vauxhall Antara through the Clean Air Zone but forgot to pay.
The 41-year-old executive assistant had only just moved to Birmingham, and claimed her fines ballooned after they were sent to the wrong address.
She said the “confusing” system could discourage people from moving to the city and urged the council to be more flexible.
“I don’t know why they only give you a short timeframe to pay the fine,” she said.
“They should give people notice of one or two weeks more.”