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POPLA Decisions
MSE Note: Hi! Please don't post any private details (yours or other peoples) on the forum for privacy reasons. Thanks! MSE Official Insert: Read our MoneySaving UK Travel & Transport guides to save more including Fight Private Parking Tickets and Parking Ticket Appeals. Back to Aaron Aadvark's original post.... This thread…
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MSE Parking Ticket Appeals Guide feedback
Hi all, We noticed that a recent thread we started about MoneySavingExpert's Parking Ticket Appeals Guide prompted a response from a number of users. Thank you for all the feedback. MSE's guides are based on detailed journalistic research and analysis rather than tailored advice aimed at individuals. These guides are…
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'Template' defence suggestion - NB: ultimately, your choice of defence wording is your own
CLAIM FORM FROM A PARKING FIRM? THEY ARE VERY EASY TO DEFEND. NO RISK, NO CCJ IF YOU FOLLOW THE ADVICE IN FULL. PLEASE READ THIS POST FIRST TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO USE SOME OR ALL OF THIS SUGGESTED 'TEMPLATE' DEFENCE, THAT YOU THEN MAKE YOUR OWN. THIS FORUM DOES NOT PURPORT TO CONDUCT LITIGATION. YOUR FINAL DEFENCE THAT YOU…
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**NEWBIES!! PRIVATE PARKING TICKET? OLD OR NEW? **READ THESE FAQS FIRST!** Thankyou!
:) WELCOME! :) HOW TO BEAT A PRIVATE PCN: BY APPEAL, COMPLAINT, OR DEFENCE. BEFORE YOU USE THE FORUM, IF YOU ARE NOT SURE HOW TO USE IT, CLICK HERE Forum Introduction Guide DO NOT USE YOUR REAL NAME AS YOUR USERNAME IF YOU POST A THREAD: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5532696 FAQS FIRST. NO THREAD IS…
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"A safe and friendly community"
Hi everyone, It's come to our attention that there have been more and more instances of uncivil behaviour here on the parking board, and I'd like to address the situation directly. Firstly, we'd like to express how much we value the insight and support that our very knowledgeable Forumites can offer. This is the very heart…
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Posting on the Parking Board – your help please
MSE Update November 2017 Hi everyone Please could all forumites using this board re-read our original post below. Thank you! ---- Please read our Don't Pay Unfair Parking Tickets News story for MSE's stance. Hi everyone, As you’ll be aware this board was set up for users to find factual information about parking tickets…
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The Parking Tickets Board Sticky
WELCOME [Useful Links & General Info] **NEWBIES!! PRIVATE PARKING TICKET? OLD OR NEW? **READ THESE FAQS FIRST!** Thankyou! Parking board feedback POPLA Decisions IAS Decisions (IAS = Independent Appeals Service) BPA Code of Practice - latest version Parking - Letter Before County Court Claim (LBCCC) - Fight back! Guidance…
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2 operators on 1 car park
Hi all, Today I've received a PCN from total p car parks for over staying a 30 minute free stay whilst I was in the pub. The car park in question is what looks like 1 car park next the the pub but also has a subway next to the pub, which the signs are not clear. I authorised my parking via the pub on their tablet I've…
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Arena Shopping Park Coventry - BW Legal
Hi all, I'm looking for some guidance as I deal with my first ever Letter of Claim (from BW legal on behalf of Premier Park) - £170. The alleged contravention is “Not Parked Wholly Within Bay.” It’s been over a year since the supposed incident and there is no photographic evidence included with their letter. At what stage…
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DCBL Unpaid Parking Charge - 3 YEARS LATE
I received a letter on Monday for an unpaid parking charge. The contravention was in 2023 and this is the first I have been made aware of the fine. I have been given 14 days to pay, but it took 10 days for the letter to arrive - so I have two days left. DCBL are chasing me on behalf of Euro Car Parks. The fine was: For a…
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Parking Code evidence - your images of private parking signs are needed please!
This thread started life as a discussion about the DLUHC's Call for Evidence but EDITED 2025: Let's kick this off again in 2025 as evidence for the MHCLG for the Summer Public Consultation. We need evidence of private parking t&cs signs. If you take photos yourself, please show them as a screenshot to show the date a photo…
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Misleading Parking Eye Signs leading to a PCN
On Sunday April 19th I parked at the St Anthony Gardens Car Park on Penzance Promenade opposite the swimming pool. It is operated by Parking Eye though I have subsequently ascertained via a local FB group that it is actually owned by the Jubilee Swimming Pool across the road. I went over to the ticket machine ready to pay.…
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Parking stories in the News/media
To save adding to a post about something else it might be worth having a seperate thread for parking stories in the media Kicking it off is this on the BBC news site "Drivers fined as Durham car park camera 'misses them leaving' yep, its the good old double dip again, full story on the BBC here…
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Letter of claim
Hi all, i need some advice. I received a penalty charge notice from Smart parking almost 3 years ago in June 23. I moved house in Dec 2023. This week, in April 2026 i received a letter of claim from Dcb Legal demanding i pay £170. This was for parking for 19 mins, at the Cat & Fiddle pub in Macclesfield, while i checked if…
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Unfair Civil Enforcement Ltd and Direct Collection Bailiffs Ltd PCN
Hello MSE Forumites, I received an unfair PCN at my dentist, I am in the process of getting proof that i did have an appointment that day. The reason i got a letter from the "the bailiffs" is because i have moved addresses and they managed to track me down to my new address (DVLA). I wanted to ask, if i am correct in my…
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Civil Enforcement PCN
I have received a PCN from Civil Enforcement for £100.00 (£60.00 if paid within 14 days) for parking at one of their car parks in Bridlington on 21st June. I booked via JustPark and have found out I put in my old reg plate (phone autofilled and foolishly didn’t double check). I have already had a rejected appeal on this…
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Notice of Trial Date - UK Parking Control
hi, I’ve received a trial date. I resubmitted my defence (thank you to this forum for your expert help) as requested by judge Iyer in July 2025 and not heard anything since. Not sure what do or how to prepare for court. Help please? Attached is the first page of the Order. Personal details removed.
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SMART PARKING, DCB LEGAL court claim 2025
I received a county court claim form for a parking charge almost 5 years ago. I was in the military, so I had my mother's address registered with DVLA. Since leaving the military, I have been in rented accommodation and have been living in my own house for over 2 years before receiving any letters. I had one letter…
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Forgotten details as so long ago- Moorside Legal
Hi All, I received a letter of claim today from Moorside Legal for UKPS Ltd. so I have been reading the forum for my next course of action. I have used the template with one minor addition and emailed it to the address that auto-replies with a "this email is not manned" type response but according to what I have read here,…
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NTK sent few days after window ticket.
Hi All We were delivering in an estate where parking is for permit holders only managed by GBP management. The parking attendant issued a ticket in front of us despite telling him we are only delivering and he just said you can appeal it. Already complained about him to GBP , showed evidence of delivery but they still…
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PCN from 4 years ago???
Hello, I wanted some info regarding statutes of limitation and if there are grounds for me to appeal this PCN that I was emailed about. Allegedly a parking notice was sent to my address at the time the parking incident happened however I cannot recall if it did or not since it has been 4 years the parking company has now…
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Moorside Legal LBC - statute of limitations
Hi all, Is there a statute of limitations on these cowboy parking fines?
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NtK - Postal PoFA
I have been given a parking charge outside Leeds train station, I was picking up a friend and was unable to get into the drop-off area and so waited on the road outside. It was unfortunately clearly signed however I couldn't get into the drop off and was waiting on the road regardless so pulled up to a less busy spot for 5…
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DCB Legal - Parking Charge Claim - 5 years later…. Can they?!
Hi folks I had a lot of help from this forum last year with a parking charge claim that I’m very grateful for. However, I’ve recently received another letter from DCB legal on behalf of ‘Smart Parking Ltd about a parking fine from Oct 2021 in Scotland stating ‘insufficient time paid.’ I remember getting a letter from them…
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CEL evidence rebuttal comments (POPLA appeal). Breastfeeding mother not paying within 10 minutes.
Background: Driver was a breastfeeding mother. Parked, had to feed her baby, so took 21 minutes to pay after feeding and getting the pram out etc… Civil Enforcement Ltd are the operator and and issued PCN to me as registered keeper for not paying within 10 minutes as per their T and Cs (POFA compliant I believe). I’ve done…
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Parkmaven / DCB Legal - Court Claim - Holiday Inn - BMW Hire Car
IMPORTANT: I am already at court claim stage and have filed my Acknowledgment of Service. I need help with my defence — deadline 21st May 2026. I am NOT at the PCN appeal stage. Hi all, I have read the Newbies thread and have acknowledged service online via MCOL. I would really appreciate help putting together my defence.…
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Smart Parking BPA or IPC?
Good evening, just a quick thread about a PCN I have recieved, im currently on the 14 day of issue, and tempting to pay the £60 for the driver, as cant be dealing with the ping pong of letters and emails, been here before! But something has caught my attention, the driver was issued a PCN for non payment at a local social…
