Motorists in Dover have reacted with fury after it emerged that traffic wardens issued parking tickets to vehicles left stranded by widespread flooding overnight.
Heavy rainfall caused severe disruption across the town on Friday night (13 June), with streets submerged, properties damaged, and several vehicles abandoned in rising waters.
However, by Saturday morning, affected residents were stunned to find Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) slapped on windscreens of flood-damaged cars.
Public Reaction and Criticism
Local residents have taken to social media to express disbelief and anger at the move. One resident posted:
“My car was half underwater and I couldn’t even reach it — and I still got a ticket! How heartless can you be?”
Another added:
“Instead of helping people, Dover Council seems to be profiting from the flooding.”
Council Yet to Respond
Dover District Council has not yet issued a statement addressing the enforcement actions, but public calls are growing for the tickets to be cancelled and for wardens to show discretion during emergencies.
Flash Flooding Caused Widespread Disruption
The sudden downpour on Friday night led to significant flooding in multiple areas of the town, with emergency services attending to blocked drains, waterlogged homes, and stranded vehicles.
Some roads remained impassable into Saturday morning, with clean-up efforts now underway.
