A 73-year-old retiree, Colin Beck, refused to pay a $100 fine after being ticketed for parking in the New Forest — just ten minutes after grabbing ice cream with his wife. The new parking charges, introduced in April to fund Forestry England, now apply to all 129 car parks, including those for blue badge holders, with fees ranging from $1.50 to $8. Beck called it a rip-off, arguing that the area should remain free and that the rules unfairly target casual visitors. He’s standing firm, even sympathizing with local ice cream vendors caught in the squeeze, while Forestry England insists clear signage and “pay later” options were provided.

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