No matter what the cause, airports are ruthless in issuing PCNs if a car stops in a red zone. But there is a get-out clause
I had to stop my car for 18 seconds in a red zone at Leeds Bradford airport to deal with a wasp. It was buzzing in front of my face and making safe-driving impossible.
The result was a £100 parking charge notice (PCN) sent to my wife (the registered keeper) by Vehicle Control Services (VCS).
