Fleet of supercars all slapped with tickets in major sting by parking wardens

Supercars were ticketed in an operation targeting illegal parking by playboy drivers in the West End.

Custom Rolls Royce Phantoms, Lamborghinis, Ferraris and an eye-catching trike were just some of the luxury vehicles caught-out in the crack down on illegally parked supercars around Covent Garden.

Westminster traffic wardens handed four parking charge notices to supercars and 19 tickets to luxury vehicles during the eight-hour operations on three Sundays last month.

Dozens of other supercar drivers who were with their cars were spoken to about parking where they should.

During two of the operations the same custom Rolls Royce Phantom was found parked on double yellow lines. Both times it was issued with a fine.

It follows a surge in complaints about supercars and luxury vehicles and inconsiderate behaviour from businesses in the shopping, restaurant and theatre district.

Councillor Danny Chalkley, Cabinet Member for City Highways, said: “Unfortunately some drivers feel that owning a hugely expensive high performance car exempts them from parking rules.

“During the summer months some motorists believe central London is a rule-free racetrack. It’s great to see impressive cars, but whether you own a Maserati or Mini, you must abide by the rules.”