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Oxford hospitals fined disabled drivers £100 for not scanning barcodes, sparking backlash over unclear rules and signage.
Oxford University Hospitals is under scrutiny after issuing numerous £100 parking fines at John Radcliffe Hospital, including to Blue Badge holders, under a new rule requiring disabled drivers to scan barcodes at kiosks despite free parking.
Many patients and visitors report confusion due to unclear signage and hidden kiosks, leading to fines for unintentional violations.
Individuals including Steve Wing, Stephen Kemp, and Peter Hutt say they were fined after following established drop-off procedures.
Critics, including Antoni Bajowski, call the policy discriminatory.
While ANPR cameras have been used for years, the trust says it is updating signs to improve clarity but has offered no further comment.
Los hospitales de Oxford multaron a los conductores discapacitados con £ 100 por no escanear códigos de barras, lo que provocó una reacción violenta por las reglas y la señalización poco claras.