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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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'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. PLEASE READ THIS POST FIRST TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO USE SOME OR ALL OF THIS SUGGESTED 'TEMPLATE' AS PART OF YOUR INDIVIDUAL DEFENCE, THAT YOU CAN DRAFT AS YOUR OWN. THIS FORUM DOES NOT PURPORT TO CONDUCT LITIGATION. YOUR FINAL DEFENCE THAT YOU DECIDE TO EDIT, DRAFT…
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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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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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"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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Claim Form November 2025 Smart Parking via DCB Legal
Hi all, I have been trying to research and it seems @Micky2022 got it right, so I have essentially copied his template in order to get this dealt with (thanks Micky!). I also need help with preparing a defence for a County Court Claim Form I've recently received from HMCTS regarding a parking charge. I’ve read through the…
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IAS DECISIONS (2025 onwards, until - we hope - they are banned)
Post your private parking IAS Decisions here! We had a thread of IAS Decisions last updated ten years ago, and it is closed. Let's show the MHCLG why good people here generally stopped 'futilely going through the motions' for a decade. Please search & find recent IAS joke decisions, good or bad (let's keep it balanced ...…
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Less than 3 minutes 30 seconds
Well hello again Backstory: NTK received from OPS at the dreaded location of Broadwater Street West. CCTV images show car pulling in, passenger getting out, car momentarily stopping in a bay, car picking up passenger and then leaving. "Parking period" just under 3min 30seconds. Full timeline of all images from entrance to…
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HELP PLEASE! Residential defence witness statement against PCN claims brought by DCB Legal
I am defending two claims of a litany of PCNs issued by the same private parking company who is being represented by DCB legal. A hearing on one of the claims has been fixed for next month and the deadline to submit my witness statement is approaching within a week's time. Last week, the claimant emailed me and the court…
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Deception by the sea, GXS Worthing
Hello again. The registered keeper received the following NTK with a number of additional images covering a roughly 5 minute period: The vehicle was temporarily stopped at the location to pick up a food delivery from a nearby outlet. On returning to the vehicle the driver saw an individual in a GXS shirt (driver also has…
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Court Case on 9th Jan, no witness statement submitted, help pls
Hi Guys, I used to be active on the forum then life took over. But, I started here and have been helping people ever since win cases using the forum, still have my 100% record after dozens in the bag. I am also the same AMIS95 guy, I lost access to that account as it was an old work email that was registered with. This was…
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Received PCN from First Parking – POPLA Rejected – Now DCBL Letter for £150
Hi all, Looking for advice on my situation as I’ve read the newbie guide but want to make sure I’m on the right track. I've only just come across this wonderful website. Timeline of events - October 2024: Parked at my university’s car park (managed by First Parking). Tried multiple times to pay via the JustPark app, but it…
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Should I pay this Car Parking Fine Euro Car Parks / Debt Recovery Plus
Hi, I have read several posts and the long Newbie thread about this matter and have elected to ignore letters but now I have a second letter from Debt Recovery Plus and I'm considering paying. Basically, I had an eye infection and needed to go to eye casualty and parked in a local Big Morissions. Clearly i was in casualty…
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Parking ticket in my block of flats
We employ i think Countrywide Parking Management to ticket cars without permits at the top of our block of flats. I have a permit, i have parked outside the parking bay for years but got a ticket on 17th dec. What do i do? i am a director I wrote a text to another director asking him, he said call them, i did and just a…
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PCN - Basepoint Gosport - DCBL
Hello I received a bailiff collection notice for £170 for a pcn from July. It happened during a house move and they have been sending to an old address all pcn notices inciting NTK. I've requested my details updated and sent them an email disputing the charge. They won't let me dispute on the website as they say it has…
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APCOA - Railway - Advice on Appel (not standard)
Merry Xmas all. I have a question related to an an APCOA penalty notice. Brief points - received NTK this week, related to a penalty notice dated first week of November. Carpark is managed by APCOA, and is a railway carpark. No ticket left on vehicle (and photos added don’t show one). Images are time stamped at 0910, but…
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Charge for 'No Stopping' - Lines obscured
I have been sent a parking charge by Vehicle Control Services Ltd. The photo below is from 4th December. The charge is dated 20th November, at that time the lines were not visible (left side). Should I argue this or stick to the template? The vehicle is a hire vehicle. The registered keeper has given my information to…
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Can’t post defence on MCOL ?
Hi all , I thought I put my defence on the money claim website 2 weeks ago but it appears that I did something wrong and now I can’t seem to get back in with my claim number and password ?? Please advise if you can as my head is fried from this . Should I just email my defence as I’ve only a few days left , thanks sean
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POPLA Appeal Stage - NTK Validity
Hello. Have been following through steps in Newbie thread on
forum to fight PCN. NTK recieved 02/12. Tried unsuccessful attempt to nip in the bud with
landowner. Appeal to Operator using template provided, not identifying driver (09/12). Rejected on 15/12. Currently at POPLA stage. Clear generally about grounds of appeal…
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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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POPLA code allegedly sent but never received – prevented from contesting PCN
Hi all, I’m looking for some advice on next steps in a private parking matter. I appreciate any views from those experienced with POPLA and the appeals process. I did intend to contest the parking charge on its merits, but I’m concerned that I was prevented from doing so properly because I was denied access to POPLA. Brief…
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Ive got a CCJ form, from I PARK SERVICES, can i fight it?
so i started going to therapy and its been nothing but stressful trying to use the parking services in the area, so far ive paid around £240 to this company and ive had enough now. my missus does all the online paying once we get there but on this one day we paid for the hour but after a little discussion we decided to get…
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Premier Park Parking in Disabled Bay Without Valid Disabled Badge
Hi any advice please? Parking Charge Notice was issued at The Springs shopping centre in Leeds by Premier Park for parking in a Diability bay not displaying a Valid Disabled Badge. Blue Badge in question had expired and we were waiting for the renewal to arrive. The issuer Leeds City Council had stated we could continue to…
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Claim Form received I think I’ve missed date for Defence!
I received a claim form but I didn’t see the letter until now and I’ve opened it and it has an issue date of 14 October - I believe I had missed the deadline to submit a defence. Any advice on what I do next? The claim is easily defendable! I’ve just seen a judgement was issued on the 4th. Can’t believe this has happened..…
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Brewerygate parking fine
Hi all, I've read through the newbie thread and still wanted some guidance about this. I received a NTK from Brewerygate Limited for a parking contravention on 11/11/2025. The reason for issue is "Overstayed for the type of ticket purchased" as I had bought 2 hours parking, however had returned later than that. I've…
