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Witten resident fined for wrong motorhome parking after asking authorities for advice

10.07.2026 06:00 1 min 1 source
waz.de DEU
Witten resident fined for wrong motorhome parking after asking authorities for advice
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Ulrike Haarmann from Witten contacted the local public order office to inquire about parking her motorhome during construction work on Almstrasse. After her inquiry, she received a fine for improper parking, even though she had previously parked the motorhome in the same spot without issues. The incident occurred in Witten, Germany.

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