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Template defence to adapt for all parking cases with added 'admin/DRA' costs - edited in 2025
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 THEN DRAFT. YOUR FINAL DEFENCE THAT YOU DECIDE TO DRAFT IS YOUR OWN. NOTHING ON THIS BOARD IS LEGAL ADVICE, JUST OPINIONS BASED ON EXPERIENCE OF WINNING DEFENCES. THE MAIN INFO ABOUT…
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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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New Feature: Tagging for Parking
Hi everyone The forum now has the ability to create tags that can only be used within a specific Board. I've previously asked on Competitions Time what they'd like to use. Now, I'd like to ask here if there are any tags that would be helpful to use on Parking? The goal isn't to have perfect tagging on every post - Tagging…
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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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Parking Charge Notice - Minister Baywatch
Hey guys Just received a Parking Charge Notice from Minister Baywatch. I was not the driver, but I'm the registered keeper. I know who driver was though. Is there a way to get them off my back, or better to wait and see if they want to go to court? Thank you for all the hard work you do.
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Court judgement issued against me - I never knew!
So I would appreciate your advice please: in March 2023 I and my partner parked with a Blue Badge in a disabled space in Hartlepool Marina and bought some lunch, thinking nothing of it. I later get "parking charge notices" from Northwest Parking Management Ltd followed by DCBL and after taking advice ignored them as not…
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Parking Eye Court Claim
Hello everyone, first of all thankyou to everyone for all your input it has been quite helpful, I received a Letter Of Claim from Parking Eye on October 2024. I followed the guidance from everyone on here and did the AOC and compiled a Defence following the template off this forum, filled out the DQ and also done the…
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Tesco Hove - Horizon Parking, Reminder letter
Hello! Apologies if this has already been covered, but I'd like to have your advice regarding a parking charge notice my
mum received. On the 24th October, she received a "Notice to Keep Reminder"
from Horizon Parking Ltd., dated 21st October. The notice claims that
she failed to validate her receipt during her stay at…
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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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Eternity Fire PCN - Newbies Template and POPLA One Liner has failed
I parked in Oystermouth car park, Swansea and received a PCN by Eternity Fire. I have never parked in this car park before. The car park was full and I didn't see any signs. On reflection, I should have gone around the car park to check signs and see if there was a pay and display machine. Anyway, I used the usual newbies…
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Another Euro Car Parks Case to Phone Hearing at St.Helens
Good morning, I have been following the boards quite considerably over the last few months and so I deeply appreciate the support people are giving. I have a few small anomalies in the usual track of a case that I would like to first of all report to the boards but also potentially look for guidance as I can't seem to find…
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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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APCOA unsuccessful appeal
Hi all, Quite new to this and wanted assistance regarding an unsuccessful appeal from APCOA. My initial appeal consisted of the statement below as usually advised on here. “As your Parking Charge Notice does not comply with the requirements of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Schedule 4) you are, in law, unable to hold…
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Defense Claim for a Contractual Breach on Private Land
Hi Forumites This is the second time i am using the forum and want to thank everyone again for the first instance that you assisted me with. I have been sent a CCJ for a Contractual Breach on Private Land after more than a year. I did search for a couple of cases in the forum and this case i mention below is very similar…
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Eurocarparks DCB LEGAL court claim 2025
Hi All, I have read multiple threads and the newbie page. There are mixed opinions and I want to be safe and not make any mistake. Hence this post. I got the letter in the 1st week of September for the fine which was on 27/7. Parked to watch fire works which was after 10pm, but wasn't aware after retail park is closed 8pm…
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Royal Holloway PCN Legit?
Hi, I received a PCN from RHUL a few days ago as I parked on their site for a few hours in the night. Their main body used for parking is FirstParking, are these guys legit and do they actually get on case about unpaid PCN's? Any help would be appreciated thanks.
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Park maven
Hey all I hope all is well. I’m knew here can you advice me what I can do next after I done an appeal. I went to pay it today and it says it’s not gone up to £100. So I thought I’ll come here first x
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DCBL legal court claim pack
Hello everyone, firstly I am posting for my own records and to also ask some guidance with my first court claim. I have read the sticky thread and will refer to the defence template but ask for some advice on any customisation that should be done - I am slightly autistic and any guidance will make me feel more comfortable…
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General Form of Judgement or Order
Hello, Below is my email to dq.cnbc@justice.gov.uk regarding the failed "Directions Questionnaire" even though I have submitted it and received an automatic response. Hello, Today, the 21st of October 2025, I received by post the "General Form of Judgment or Order" stating that I failed to file the "Directions…
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UK Parking Enforcement LTD - help please
Hello, my dad received a PCN for 'parking in a restricted area' in a shell petrol station in Ilford, from UK Parking Enforcement LTD. Date of alleged contravention: 23 March 2025 First and only letter received is dated 12 August 2025, was received in mid September 2025. My dad appealed it and they rejected saying: "It is…
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Ticket on Window - Company Van
Hi all, my limited company vehicle received a parking charge notice 13 days ago (from SIP Parking) - it was placed on the windscreen for the reason of "no ticket displayed". I've seen the Edna Basher "ABC Company" template but I just wanted to make sure I can use this given there has been no letters issued or notice to…
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Gladstones LBC: Draft Response for Review
Hi all, I’ve received a Letter Before Claim from Gladstones Solicitors on behalf of Premier Parking Enforcement Ltd (dated 8th September 2025). The alleged issue is that my car was not fully within a bay. However, there were large containers and other obstructions directly opposite the bay, which narrowed the roadway. To…
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Court summons after 5 years
Hi there. Can someone help in suggesting how we should handle this? 5 years is a long time ago and we cannot completely remember the defence we had for parking where we did. She is worried about having to go to court, and can't really get time off work. Could I go on her behalf?
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ecp + starbucks = court (help needed)
Hi all — hoping for some help with a DCB Legal claim (ECP) after a Starbucks drive-through visit I’ve read the NEWBIES thread and I’m now at the stage of preparing my Defence. I’d really appreciate some guidance on what points to include. Background (brief): * I was travelling for a medical training day and stopped at…
