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UKPC PCNs > DCBlegal + Debt recovery plus.
Hi all, A huge thank you to everyone here that helps out with all the PCNs and appeals. And a huge thanks for the writing of the newbies post. It has definitely helped get my head in order with what to do/where to go next. I have so many MSE threads and tabs open I'm losing track of where I've read everything. I don't know…
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Help with Claim form from G24 Parking and DCB Legal
Hi all, I've had a parking charge from G24 ongoing since May 2024 and have followed all of the advice on the forum up until receiving the claim letter. I read the guide to MCOL and extended the response due date. I have typed up my response using the template and wanted some advice before emailing it over as this is all…
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Preparing a defence at county court
Edit - Victory (page 3) History August 2024, I parked my car at the rear of a pub/shopping centre while I met a pal, all of 21 minutes. 90% of the car park is owned by the pub but the remainder is controlled by Parkmaven. Parkmaven signage allows 45mins free parking but any longer then you need to scan the QR code and…
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SmartParking PCN - have ticket but incorrect reg
My,father in his 90s, parked in a SmartParking managed car park with ANPR cameras. This was August 2023. He bought (and kept) a parking ticket. He received a PCN which stated he had overstayed and couldn't understand this as he'd bought a valid ticket for 2 hours (stay was for 40 minutes). He assumed this was simply…
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Euro Car Parks Parking Charge Notice - 13 minute delay between arriving and paying
I drove into a car park at 16:36. I unloaded my two young children before attempting to pay for my parking using the 'paybyphone' website. The website wouldn't load so I tried to download the paybyphone app. After several unsuccessful attempts using my own phone's network, I hotspotted from a family member and finally…
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DCB Legal Claim form received: Issue Date 27 Feb 2025
Hi There I have returned from business travel. In my post is a claim from DCB Legal with an issue date of 27 Feb. This evening I've been fumbling around attempting to submit my acknowledgment of service online, however my Government Gateway details aren't at hand and in my attempts to reset them online, i received the…
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Stopping in a no stopping zone (private land)
Hi all, Received a Letter of Claim, stating my vehicle was parked on private land, and there were signs displayed on the land setting out the Terms of Parking. The specific reason on the other side is "Stopped in A NO Stopping Zone". Have taken a look through the Newbie thread and various other bits and bobs. Mostly the No…
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CST Law case - Judgement made
Hi, last august, a car park local to where my 14yr old worked over summer changed their car park overnight to be run by ocean parking. in September, I received 3 parking notices from ocean on the same day, demanding £100 a time for 3 occasions, for a max of 15 mins a time. At least 2 of those times driver couldn’t get out…
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Smart Parking @ Tower Rd, Newquay - Overstayed & Appeal Turned Down
Hello, While on holiday in Cornwall we parked in this car park and purchased a paper ticket from the ticket machine. As I see from other posts, I'm not the only one to be surprised to find my time in the car park was being monitored by ANPR, and that it was the entry and exit time that I was expected to pay for. I paid for…
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PCN appeal – council replied after 56 days: is it unenforceable?
Hi everyone, I’m hoping to get your thoughts on my situation. I'm trying to find out if the 56‑day “deemed acceptance” rule really protects me, and whether the council’s late reply is a fatal flaw. I’ll summarise the facts below (with personal identifiers removed). Happy to share more if needed. * I received a moving…
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NTK / PCN from CPS in Scotland - issues
Many thanks to Coupon-mad for the comprehensive FAQ. I’ve just received 2 NTKs from CPS (Complete Parking Services, address in Hessle, IPC member) and I'm pretty clear on writing a modified template complaint, but admittedly sorely tempted to heed lots of other advice and just ignore letters received, given how successful…
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Help with Court Claim
Hey there! I’m in a bit of a sticky situation and could really use your expertise. I’ve got a court claim for a few parking tickets I got at the same spot on three different days. Here’s the scoop: we usually head to the quayside, park up, and take a stroll at night. I hadn’t been there in ages, and honestly, I’d never…
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DCB Legal VCS claim
Forumites How do you approach the landowner if there is no information who the landowner is and when you approach the retailers they don't know either.? Apart from the contract signage there is no other signage pertaining to who owns the land.
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DCBL / Claim Form guidance
Hi all, I have a received a Claim Form - Claimant: Observices Parking and all other letters are from DCBL. I have tried my best to navigate through all of the threads - sorry for asking the same thing - and have come up with the defense below. Can somebody check this for me - any advice would be appreciated! I can't upload…
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Template for Civil National Business Centre - Premier Parking Enforcement
Hi guys, Hope you are well. Just to give a background to this. I parked for about 5-10mins and got a parking notice through the post. Ignored it for last 6 months but last week got the claim form. I have acknowledged it by following the newbie thread, so means I have another period of time. In terms of incident they have…
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Parking Ticket - Court Letter Received
I am being pursued for parking despite having paid for parking on the day in question.On 02/08/21, I attempted to purchase a parking ticket while on holiday with my family, including young children. The car park was extremely busy, with long queues at the payment machines. I successfully purchased a ticket; however, the…
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DCBL claim / Court letter advice
Afternoon all, I’m hoping someone can help please. I received a claim for DCBL Ltd, then DCBL Legal which I responded to by letter using the helpful template on here within the time period required. I have today received in the same post run a reply from DCBL Ltd (not Legal) saying they have referred my case for legal…
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Need some advice - LOC reply but leaving country soon
Hi guys, ive been reading alot of threads here since i got a private parking ticket a year ago and have followed the steps accordingly. A couple weeks ago I got a LOC from dcblegal and I emailed them with a template I found. They replied with: We write in response to your recent correspondence in response to our Letter of…
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UKPC - designated disabled person's parking place without displaying a valid disabled person's badge
Hi all, I received a surprising parking charge notice today, dated 01/08, so I believe I may not have much time left to respond. From what I can recall, I did visit the location a few weeks ago. It’s not somewhere I usually shop, but I stopped briefly as it was on my route. I quickly popped in to grab something and didn’t…
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Letter before claim
Gladstone solicitors sent me a letter before claim for a parking ticket that has been closed by Euro parking services limited. I sent the Parking company the one sided letter and they replied me and cancelled the ticket. They even informed me that the case was closed. Now Gladstone are sending me a letter before claim.…
