-
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…
-
'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…
-
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…
-
**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 UNSURE 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 NEEDED IF YOUR…
-
"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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Smart Parking - Belgrave Road Margate - Late NtK (PoFA 14-day failure)
Hi everyone, I am looking for some guidance on an online appeal to Smart Parking for a PCN I received today as the Registered Keeper. Key Dates & Details: Date of Event: 20/07/2026 Location: Belgrave Road Car Park - Margate - CT1 1XG Alleged Contravention: Paid for insufficient time (ANPR) Date of Issue on Notice:…
-
received court papers from CEl
As the title says we have once again received court papers from CCNBC after cel made a claim. We have dealt with them before for the same reason and as it was covid they discontinued thanks to the wounderful people on here. So my father who was the driver at the time and mother who is the registered keeper went to a GP…
-
PCN on Free car park at GP surgery during appointment as a patient
Got a PCN from Civil enforcement ltd because I forgot to enter my reg when I parked at my GP surgery car park reserved for patients to attend an appointment. I provided proof of appointment so they reduced fine to £20 which I refused to pay cause this car park was built for patients use and CEL were supposedly brought in…
-
DCB Legal / Smart parking ltd
Hi , I’m looking for advice on a claim from DCB Legal which has now led to a possible court letter from HM Courts & Tribunals Service. The claim relates to a private parking charge from a year ago for overstaying in a car park (managed by Smart Parking Ltd). I ignored the earlier letters per se from countless reviews…
-
Parking Ticket overstay free 1 hour
Hello, went to McDonald's, for an apparent total time of 1 hour 13 minutes. I think the carpark was for Wickes which is right next to it, like a business park. I got a ticket stating max stay is 1 hour. It's a free parking area, no ticket to buy. Company is G24. I appealed, never addressed who I was, and it was rejected…
-
DCB LEGAL RECORD OF PRIVATE PARKING COURT CLAIM DISCONTINUATIONS
A UKPC/DCB Legal pattern is now emerging, the same as the Highview/CP Plus/GroupNexus/DCB Legal pattern that has evidenced itself over the past few weeks. * Court claim issued * Defence completed * Hearing date given * Witness Statement deadline dictated by the court * Phone call from DCB Legal to defendant * Email to…
-
Group thread: Heathrow Gatwick Manchester & other Airport drop-off PCNs - easy: how to appeal & win
DO NOT PAY ANY OF THE PARKING COMPANIES ISSUING DROP-OFF PCNs. Advice will change as & when the Government introduce the new statutory Code of Practice and new Appeals Service. And when the companies concerned finally learn (after statutory regulation forces them) how to treat consumers fairly and put up clear signs.…
-
Advice needed private parking ticket – mediation appointment (Euro Parking / Gladstones Solicitors)
Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate some guidance on what to expect and how to approach my upcoming mediation appointment for a private parking claim. Summary of my case: Claimant: Euro Parking Services Ltd Solicitor: Gladstones Solicitors Ltd Claim issued: 15 August 2025 via Civil National Business Centre (Northampton).…
-
POPLA appeal - P4Parking PCN during unloading at residential development
Hi everyone, Apologies for the length of the post. I'm now at the POPLA stage after my keeper appeal was rejected. I've spent the last few weeks reading the NEWBIES thread, BPA CoP, and Jopson v Homeguard ruling, but before I submit my POPLA appeal I'd really appreciate a sense check. Background The PCN was issued by…
-
London H&F CPZ S PCN (O1 restricted street)
I got caught in H&F yesterday Sunday midday when parking on single yellow line. Not a football match day, no particular signage in the vicinity showing extra restriction for the single yellow line. I was driving westbound on Fulham Rd towards Fulham Broadway https://maps.app.goo.gl/2aeyZsM32pMFaDUd6 , turned into Waterford…
-
Parking Charge - Britannia Parking
Hi, Can't believe I'm back here with another PCN to Keeper this time from Britannia Parking. I just have a quick question: This is for a carpark in Glastonbury where we bought a ticket from a machine but were approx 1/2hr late returning to the car. My question though relates to the timing on receipt of this PCN. The date…
-
Please help- LETTER BEFORE ACTION
I got a letter today, first one as I got nothing else before this! I have never received any pcn before concerning this parking lot. I remember paying but I paid cash, I do not have the receipt anymore cuz it was in April. I’m so confused why I have only just got the “letter before action”saying I owe 170£. Not sure what…
-
URGENT: Help with CCJ (Context Explained Below)
Hi There, I'm in a bit of an awkward predicament and some advice would be appreciated. I had a CCJ against my name on the 8th July as the court claimed twice that they had not received the claim form within the time stated (This was not true as they emailed acknowledgment) As per the judgement I had 30 days to pay for the…
-
Parking fine "parked without valid permit for vehicle class"
Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone has been in a similar situation and can offer some advice. I've recently received two Parking Charge Notices from The Parking Space at Shaw Street Car Park in Manchester (with a third one likely on the way). The vehicle in question is a 2014 Peugeot Partner, and it was parked there for three…
-
16 Smart Parking PCN's at same car park - advice needed
Hi all, Just coming back with an update on this, as the situation is now clearer and unfortunately there are more PCNs than I originally realised. I have now gone through all of the paperwork and there are 16 Smart Parking PCNs in total, all relating to the same car park at Westway Place / Elms Parade, Botley. The alleged…
-
Claim form despite landowner cancellation: DCB Legal & GBP Management
Apologies if this is covered in the newbies thread but I couldn't see anything for this specific situation: I got a parking ticket in July and immediately contacted the land owner, and a couple of weeks later- during which time the NTK arrived- they agreed to cancel it (I've got this in writing as it was an email…
-
Gladstone's directions questionnaire
Hello, I received the directions questionnaire, N180, from Gladstones. I have read the newbies thread but I wanted to make sure. Is this the one I ignore? Will the one from CNBC be sent via MCOL? Obviously don't want to not reply to something I need to reply to.
-
DBCL Final reminder
Hi 1st post Newbie here I received a final reminder letter from DBCL (1st letter ever received, no previous letters received from Euro Car Parks) relating to an alleged PCN I paid for parking via the pay by phone app on the 20th April to cover 1 hour I entered the car park at 9.37am, took 3.5 minutes to park (Find a spcae,…
-
Warning about a new ANPR TOLL on Warburton Bridge over Manchester Ship Canal managed by Excel
In 2024 PEEL Ports / ManchesterShip Co managed to push through an update to this small bridge’s ancient Byelaws allowing them to update the 12p a crossing fee collected manually at a booth to a new ANPR Toll system with online payments. I’m sure you know where I’m going with this. The justification for this was to cover…
-
PCN from UKPA - Appeal Declined
Hi I would like some advice for this if possible please. I received this PCN as the keeper of the vehicle for overstaying in a car park by two [2] minutes. I used the template letter to appeal and have received the following back. Does this mean that I should pay the £60, rather than appeal to POPLA? I appreciate there is…
