Parking tickets, fines & parking

Hello all, I received a CCJ for a PCN for a parking space I rent from the lease holder. I applied to the county court to have the CCJ set aside and attended court. the judge agreed to set aside the CCJ and that I needed to submit my defence on the basis I have permission to park in the space by the lease holder. I have…

Hi, A car hire company have received more than 20 gatwick drop off pcn from times 24 parking issued between 18 august and 3 sep, they all are out of appeal time and still amount to pay is £60. Is there anything can be done now? they haven't identified driver or hirer. They believed that car was registered for autopay but…

Hi I received a parking charge notice from smart parking, member of bpa because they believe my vehicle failed to pay for sufficient time at Willen lake on 28/08/2023. Date pcn issued was 26/09/2023. I arrived at 3.18pm and left at 5.45pm and paid from 3.47pm to. 5.47pm. reason being car park was full was I was finding a…

Hi all, I’d appreciate some advice before appealing a GroupNexus / CP Plus parking charge from Broughton Shopping Park. Timeline: Parking event: 29 Aug 2026 No windscreen ticket First postal notice dated: 16 Sep 2026 First notice received: 24 Sep 2026 Second letter dated: 1 Oct 2026 Second letter received: around 5 Oct…

Hi all, I’ve read the NEWBIES FAQ and would really appreciate some advice. Residential car park in England, and I’ve lived at the place since 2020. Background UKCPS runs the car park at my place. I had a valid resident permit for 2023 and still have it. In late 2023 the permit curled up on the dashboard in the sun and I…

In August, whilst visiting Bath, I received a parking ticket on a section of road where the markings were significantly worn out. There was a taxi rank consisting of three or four open bay with a sign in the middle indicating it was reserved for 3 taxis. Beyond this was a break in the road markings, followed by a further…

Hello. I have a letter from HMCourts&Tribunals stating someone has made a claim against me. It is Parking Eye LTD. I have completed actions following reading the Newbies and the AoS has been completed. I was wondering if anyone could help with a defense. I had paid for parking at VHK Southall and then when my time was up…

hi , hope someone can give me a bit of advice , I’ve had 2 claims from dcb legal 1 was for £297 which I had mediation for and ended up settling by paying a lower amount I’ve got another one for £1222 which also have mediation appointments booked I’ve recieved a call today for dcb legal asking to settle before going to…

Anyone else annoyed by the media reporting today's government announcement on private parking companies. BBC News discusses "fines" and Penalty Charge Notices, even the video is showing Penalty Charge Notices and local authority parking wardens. The BBC news website article the same with the title photo showing a Penalty…

I've won several PCN appeal lately, mostly ia POPLA and am now taking on another. I can easily appeal this one based on other things such as the issuer already has details of my blue badge, as confirmed by a previous successfully appealed case. However I'm going at this one from a novel standpoint where I am going to use…

Hi all, So sorry if I have posted this in the wrong place. I struggle to navigate around the website. I have received the attached letter from Civil National Business Centre. Smart Parking Limited are the company in question. Basically 5 years ago, I parked in a retail park (paid and displayed) I was literally 5 minutes…

Hi everyone, Firstly I would like to offer my special thanks for finding time to assist me this, it’s unbelievable how much help is being offered here to fight these scum parking companies I received a ticket first time ever through post from CPM in a location where there were absolutely no clear signs on 11th August 2025.…

I've just got an NTK about parking in MK1 similar to that in MK1 parking ltd — MoneySavingExpert Forum The irony is that we needed a break so I would probably have paid the £4 it seems to be but I genuinely didn't see a sign! We parked there one evening after driving around the car park closer to the Odeon (with its…

Hello All, I'm really sorry if this has been asked before. My court date has been allocated, it's 30th November me vs Smart Parking, total £320 for a miss typed reg. Dcb legal instigated the process. My question is ( as its seems to be a given that they usually back out pre hearing) They now have to pay the court fees,…

Hi all, Currently fighting a couple of PCNs from November '24 that are currently at the 'Letter of Claim' stage. Car Park Company: Euro Car Parks Solicitors: DCBLegal Stage: Letter of Claim Amount: £340 I've been closely following the newbies guide in this forum, and have responded to the Letter of Claim accordingly, by…

. . .It appears that finally, at long last, a new Statutory Code Of Practice regarding private parking charges and enforcement will be coming into force – the announcement was made on ITV Early Evening National News today!

Good evening, all, I received a claim form from the County Court – N1SDT I have done the AoS. Background in short: We took a family member to a bowling alley, in the summer of 2024. There was a large group of folk that went through with the organisers to pay and go to their lanes. I stayed on site and waited – ate, drank…

Hi all, I received a LOC the other day dating back to 14/01/2021! I’ve read this forum with great interest but didn’t want to make any mistakes. At this stage, do I simply need to respond to DCBLegal at their ‘info’ email address with the wording in the newbies post which refers to the LOC, confirming my address, and…

Quick fire questions as I know everyone on this group is very busy! 1. I received a court claim for two separate incidents in two different MET car parks. Is this normal as each has different circumstances and should be defended differently? 2. I acknowledged on MCOL and then submitted my defence to CCBCAQ@Justice.gov.uk…

Hello there, I have received a letter from DCB Legal ltd on behalf of Secure parking solutions. It states “Solicitors reminder letter - unpaid parking charge notice” and the letter says the following: "We've been asked by Direct Collection Bailiffs Ltd ("DCBL") who are currently instructed by Secure Parking Solutions Ltd…