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Stuck with my defence
Hi guys, Before I get into it I'd just like to say what an amazing community this is and I've often found comfort and reassurance amongst the threads for a number of PCN's in years gone - you guys rock! I've been a long time lurker and successfully dodged any kind of court action on a dozen occasions but now find myself…
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Private PCN - Only received demand for payment letter and can’t appeal! HELP!
Hi everyone, I’ve just received a ‘demand for payment’ letter from claiming I now owe £160 in fines (inc added fines) but haven’t received any previous letters. All the threads I’ve read have all said that appealing straight away is so important, but it doesn’t give the option to appeal - apparently it’s too late to…
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Smart Parking get a mention on prime ministers questions
Smart parking have apparently been kicked out of the Westgate shopping centre in Basildon, Stephen Metkalf MP reckons they have signed a shared business service agreement with the NHS watch here https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/f4ac8afc-6502-4c24-b3f2-af9bc92c7529?in=12:29:31&out=12:30:07
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UKPC charge scotland
Hi, My car was parked in a private car park in Dundee and a parking charge notice was put on the windscreen. Just wondering if the advice I've read to ignore this still stands currently, or if things have changed? I only seem to be able to find advice from a few years ago. Thanks!
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POPLA decision has incorrect/misleading info.
Hi I'm hoping someone will be kind enough to offer advice. To cut a long story, the registered keeper received a PCN from Britannia Parking in November 2018 for overstaying the maximum allowable time of 20 minutes in an ANPR car park. The keeper appealed on the basis of poor and badly illuminated signage. Britannia…
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PCN challenge - Highview Parking
It seems that I failed to notice new parking restrictions at my Stevenage Tesco car park and so have been issued a PCN I was using a hire car The alleged infringement was on 12/01/2019, however Highview only issued the charge Notice to the hire company dated 19/2/19, some 38 days later Interestingly the hire company then…
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NCP and BWlegal Claim form
So, after many months of threatening letters which i (stupidly) chose to completely ignore due to older posts telling others to do so, I have finally had a Claim form come through. Issue date being 26th feb. I know I need to start writing a defence, but I don't particularly know where to start. I've read the newbies thread…
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VCS Vs Defendant- Albert Street car park
Hello All! As a registered keeper of the car I have received County Court claim from VCS, signed by Mr S R-S, owner of both VCS and Excel, dated 7th February, for my car to be parked at Albert Street car park for just above 20 minutes. I have read the newbies thread and followed that right until now. I have acknowledged…
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CEL County Court claim - Defence help
Hi So, like many on here I have received a County Court Claim from Civil Enforcement Ltd on the 1st Mar. Claim form is dated 25th Feb. I have read and followed the guidance on the Newbies section #2 and completed the Acknowledgement of Service on MCOL dated the 3rd March. I received acknowledgement on the 4th March. I…
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PCN Parking Eye at a Hospital
Hi all I've received a PCN in the post dated 01/03/19 from when a car was parked in a hospital outside A&E on the 15/02/19. Car was parked after a ticket for 1 hour was purchased. an overstay of 33 minutes. Been advised to pay Parking Eye £70 or £40 if received today... Photo of the Number plate is on the PCN so must be…
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Parking Eye 'Win'
So after 5 months of politely disagreeing with Parking Eye (PE) over a Parking Charge issued at Portishead Marina in Autumn 2018 I finally received confirmation from them that the charge has been cancelled. So just a little post to say you can 'win'!! Background - PE sent a charge after an 'overstay' in the car park…
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PCN Port of Wells Civil Enforcement Ltd
Hi All On 28th of October last year I parked in the Port of Wells Car park. I put in my Reg and paid for the ticket which I still have. On the 5 Nov I received a PCN from Civil Enforcement Ltd stating I had not put in the correct Registration which I am sure I did. The ticket has only the last SDY digits of my number…
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UKCPM IAS Appeal ?
I have had a couple of unjustified PCN tickets from UKCPM at my place of work. Am still waiting a response from UKCPM from my online appeal My question Is it worth appealing a UKCPM ticket with IAS ? What is the current opinion on here ? Some seem to say that it is not worth the effort with IAS Thanks in advance j
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Private parking appeal rejected
Hi, I'm hoping i can get some advice please. I received a parking ticket from LDK for parking in their car park without a valid permit. A week later i received another ticket, however this was in the post rather than stuck on my car. Interestingly, the letter was issued the day after i disputed the first one (but was…
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Help needed to challenge Smart Parking Parking charge notice
Any advice on best way to challenge a parking charge notice from Smart Parking? GP ‘s car park, free car park,no time limit, validation machine to tap in vehicle registration. Disabled blue badge displayed correctly. Monitored by cameras entry and exit. Validation machine notorious for catching people out. Thought I had…
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Interested PCN from HX Car Park Management
Hi All One of my friend got a PCN from HX Car Park Management, he appealed to them and of course they rejected the appeal. HX said in appeal rejection letter '' we are member of IPC & BPA, which are Accredited Trade Associations, we are able to request data from DVLA.'' and offered only IAS appeal service. My friend…
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Pulled over, NIP at roadside, 4 months on, nothing in post
Title says it all really, I'll be honest I was in the overtaking lane behind someone doing 50 in a 70 and no one to their left for miles. I got frustrated over the course of a mile, let my frustration get the better of me and undertook flooring it in the process, likely hitting around 85-90 for a second before slowing to…
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NTK for PCN - Access Road at Retail Park in Pontefract.
Hi everbody, I've recently received a NTK for a PCN for stopping in a zone where stopping is not permitted. Basically, the NTK makes the following allegation. "The Contravention was detected and recorded by Mobile Enforcement Cameras (CCTV) at the Privately Operated access roads as specified above. The driver of the above…
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Parking Charge Notice APCOA
Hi All, I would really appreciate any help with this one please. A parking charge notice was received from APCOA at BHX airport. It is the usual pay now £50, after 14 days pay £100 after 28 days if not paid expect debt collectors or legal proceedings. I am sure this all sounds familiar.... The parking charge notice states:…
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Not So Smart Parking Lose Contract
Westgate Car Park, Basildon, free as Smart Parking loses control https://www.halsteadgazette.co.uk/news/south_essex_news/17477309.westgate-car-park-basildon-free-as-smart-parking-loses-control/ A HUGELY controversial car park has been shut down and parking temporarily made free following legal action by the owners.…
