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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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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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Horizon PCN - Start time is showing as 1 minute 57 secs earlier than my booking
Hi - sorry this post is very long, but I wanted to include all the information I have. On 30/1/26, I parked at Oean Plaza, Southport, whose car park is managed by Horizon. I drove round for a few minutes looking for a space near the cinema, found one, then changed as the car next to me on the driver's side was very close…
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CCJ, no claims forms received, correct address
I have read many threads here but I am yet to come across a case just like mine. I became aware of a ccj (DCBL on behalf of Capital Car Park) against me last week on Thursday 5 February 2026. They obtained the judgement on 3 February 2026. I received no prior particulars of claim, and my address hasn't changed since before…
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UKPC charge for "commercial vehicle" parking
Hi all, I could not make this up: At the start of this month ParkingEye discontinued a court case for a PCN for which they'd chased and harassed me for four years. Days later I get a new PCN… I would like your advice on how to go about this: The charge is because no commercial vehicles are permitted on site. My vehicle…
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ParkingEye Appeal Paused 28-Days Pending Driver
Got a ticket through despite paying for parking the Vehicle, paid a bit late as the App was appalling (hardly functional). I appealed via post (should of done online looking at newbie notes - but its done now). The appeal has been paused pending the registered keeper providing the driver, if not provided it states the…
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UKCPS PoFA received - behind Leeds Railway station
Hi, I have read the NEWBIE forum/posts and I am still unsure on how to appeal this, or if I even should! I received the below PoFA (NOT non-PoFA, which is confusing me based on reading other threads...) on 17/12 for stopping on the yellow lines behind Leeds Railway station/opposite the multi-storey on 10/12. They have 3…
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Excel Parking Services
I’ve received two PCN’s from the above company. I visited a travel show which was being hosted by Holiday Inn, Southend Airport. Free parking was advertised. When I arrived there was nothing to say how to park for free, so I pulled over for 5 mins to try and check things out. Another couple went in to ask. I then parked…
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Moorside Legal (NCP Parking) - Case struck out
Hello all, I've read through the
newbies thread and seen a few of the examples of successful defences against
unfair parking charges. I've been served a CCJ (Issue date 21st
MARCH 2025) and have written a defence using the resources on here and several
other similar threads. I have no experience in this area but felt from…
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Private Parking Appeal rejected
Hi, I'm new here and this is my first thread . My son was parked outside the forecourt of shell petrol station in Luton. I went to the shops at 10.30pm on the 14th July 2025 and he was parked for 8 minutes at the location at which he received the PCN. 5 months later on 17th December 2025 he received the NTK from Universal…
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PCN for Camponile hotel - DCB Legal
Hello there, I'm hoping for some help with the draft defence against DCB Legal. Was parked in the Campanile hotel Runcorn without a ticket for 1-2 hours. Points I want to make in paragraph 3: *Occured late at night in Febraury around 10pm when dark and raining heavily, signage was not very readable - especially any written…
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Parallel Parking vs Gladstones Court Claim
Morning all, I would really appreciate some guidance on how to proceed with a court claim I have now received from Parallel Parking Ltd, following a short visit to a GDK (German Doner Kebab) store. Background: On Monday 23rd June 2025, I visited GDK on a friend’s recommendation. I parked behind the store for approximately…
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PCN - Napier Parking at Station Hill , Chippenham
Hi everyone, As keeper I've received a PCN from Napier Parking for a 6 minute stop in the Station Car park ( also shared with Sainsbury's) This is a very small car park of about 20-30 spaces. The driver collected someone from the station and didn't look to put a ticket on as the signs weren't clear and they said that they…
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Parked out of bay, have to pay?
Countrywide Parking company. behind some shops. Parked out of bay. Have to pay this one? BTW, it's a very big van, if wheels aren't all in bay but it's straight (I know it wasn't on this occasion) because of size if van can I get away with not parking fully in bay?
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Warning of transfer to solicitors
Hi, as you can see, I received the attached letter a few days ago, and recieved the attached email today. This is following ongoing letters for a parking ticket where I was not the driver, I have given them the drivers details but they are after me
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One Car Parks - Fraud?
I have seen on a local community Facebook page a post where someone has received a PCN for overstaying at a service station. But it's highly dodgy. There are no parking restrictions and the person says they've never been there. Others have chimed in saying they have similar PCNs, even with the same reference number! The…
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I Park issuing fine on land outside their control
Hi everyone and thanks in advance for any help given. Complaint about I Park Services issuing false parking fine. On 6th October 2025 at 3:16:55 PM my vehicle entered the Sens Close parking area outside the City Walls Medical Centre in Chester and the number plate was photographed by I Park. Although the single entrance…
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Excel Parking and Puregym
Hello all This is my first post on any site ever. Please accept my apologises if I have posted incorrectly. I am seeking help for my son regarding a court claim he has received from Excel parking. This is the story so far…. My son has a membership with Puregym which allows him to park for free for 2 hours. In late June…
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Claim Form
hello everyone, I received a claim form and I have managed to file an acknowledgement of service. Now I have to file my defence. Is there a way I could be help with the defence please. The parking charge was issued because it took me about 20 mins to pay due to EXCEL PARKING APP playing up, even though I paid for the whole…
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CCj east mids airport in no stop zone east mids
so I've got N244 and EX160 form but not sure where where to start
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Gemini Parking Solutions - Windscreen PCN - Canary Wharf
Hi wise ones Sorry newbie here and i have read the newbies thread i just wasnt sure if id be still be eligible or have the right to appeal since I did make a mistake, id appreciate some clarity. In Canary Wharf Cabot square there was blue badge parking spot that I had parked several times before as they use to allow x…
