Frank Berry has suffered from lung and heart problems since he ran into a house fire 15 years ago to save six people.

The 66-year-old, who suffered a stroke last year, was issued with a blue badge for disabled drivers by Warwick District Council.
But on Monday the Stoneleigh Road resident was shocked to be given a £60 parking fine after a trip to Iceland in the town centre.

He said: "The manager was kind enough to come out to the car and he told me that although Iceland owns the car park, it is run by another company.

"He pointed me to some guy slumped back in a van and we both went to speak to him, but he was not entirely helpful."

Mr Berry said the man in the van showed him four signs in the car park which explained that all cars must have a valid ticket displayed, and that disabled badge holders are not exempt.

But Mr Berry, who says he had not seen any such signs when he entered the car park, thinks the signs should have been in a more obvious place.

He said: "How low can these people go? If they wish to take me to court, they can do so.

"I am not in a position to pay any fines at all. How can I produce money out of nowhere?"

James Lynch, manager of the Iceland store in Warwick Road, said the car park was run by Excel Parking and signage was not the responsibility of the supermarket.

He said: "There are four signs which clearly state numerous different things, but as a disabled badge holder, My Berry chose not to have a quick glance until the issue occurred."

A spokeswoman for Excel Parking said: "The car park at Iceland in Kenilworth is a 24-hour 'pay and display' site and it is a requirement of any vehicle entering the car park to purchase a valid ticket.

"Our signs clearly state this and there is ample signage around the site.

"We understand that some car parks allow free parking for disabled drivers however as a private operator we do not offer this.

"It is completely the drivers' responsibility to satisfy themselves before leaving their vehicle that they are in line with the terms and conditions."

She added: "By not purchasing a 'pay and display' ticket, Mr Berry was in breach of the requirements he agreed to when he chose to park in the car park and therefore the parking charge notice was issued correctly and is still applicable."