Parking charge system 'medieval'

"Britain's automated parking and traffic fines system has been branded "close to theft" and "medieval" by a Tory peer."

So reports the BBC.

My recent experiences in London have shown me that the current system is set-up to raise income for the Borough concerned. There is no fairness or latitude in the system just "enforcement officers" with an overly officious manner who seem to take such joy in booking people and a backup system designed to make appealing as frustrating as possible.