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By Graeme Murray An unusual parking law you have probably never heard of could land you with a mega £1,000 fine, motorists have been warned. The little known legal rule only applies to those who ask for money at a parking meter as someone parks their car. This is an offence under an historic law relating to begging. The Vagrancy Act 1824 says it may be considered begging and is illegal and does not take into account the reason you need coins. These lesser-known UK driving laws perhaps seem archaic but they could land you with an expensive fine of £1000 – in the case of begging at parking meter…

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