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Still ignore if in Scotland?
Is it still ignore parking charge demand letters in Scotland? I parked in a hospital car park with free parking not realising I needed to get a ticket from a machine at the entrance as I left the car park on foot without passing the ticket machine and have had a letter demanding £70
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Unbelievable abuse if power
Apologies in advance but feel the need to rant about the absolute highwaymen G24 parking and what seems all private parking companies are all a bunch of 🤬🤬🤬 And due to this process am no in a slight position of financial hardship In a nutshell (sort of) 2023 bought a carpark ticket £5 stayed within my time used bank card…
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APCOA | MAN Airport Drop Off | Debt Recovery Plus engaged during absence
Good evening MSE PCN fighting heroes. After perhaps 12-18 months after successfully defending against predatory parking companies for use of my own space on my own land, I'm back again! In mid-December, I received a last minute notification that my pregnant partner had been rushed to hospital. She was based in Latvia…
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EURO CAR PARKS - PAY AND DISPLAY TICKET
Hi all, Registered keeper received NTK for allegedly not displaying a P&D ticket. The driver purchased a ticket in cash and displayed it. The PCN does not show evidence of the car not displaying a P&D ticket-only pictures of the vehicle coming in and out of the car park. ticket has since been thrown away. Am I right in…
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Illegitimate "gross mismatch" private parking charge notice (PCN)
I have been through appeals with UK Parking Administration (UKPA) and POPLA after my wife used Festival Place car park in Basingstoke which has an ANPR system. Both appeals were denied. At the payment machine she miskeyed the last two characters but the match was successful (using the first five) and she paid the correct…
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Help with comments in response to POPLA evidence
Hi, Sorry I am new to the forum but have read certain posts to get to where I am now. Long story short, UKPC issued fine for overstaying their 3 hour limit for the shopping park. Extenuating circumstance of a car breakdown (flat tyre) prevented me from leaving the car park within this limit. Emailed the management of the…
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Snowhill retail park- 1 minute wait outside proper bay
Hello I’m a support worker for young people in care- I recently went to the Snowhill retail park Wakefield. There were no spaces near the shop, so the young person jumped out and I waited 1 minute 5 seconds outside before they came and we left. I since received a £60 fine for this. I’ve familiarised myself with the advise…
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Civil Enforcement Ltd - POPLA Appeal Help - Invisible Signage at Night
Hi all, I've read the Newbie thread and followed the advice so far. I'm now at POPLA stage with Civil Enforcement and would appreciate any feedback on my draft appeal before submitting. Background Operator: Civil Enforcement Limited (BPA member) Location: Great Western Hotel car park (Southwest England) Date of…
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VCS v Edward - Does anyone have a link to the transcript?
I've tried the searches but all the links are now dead. Any ideas? Cheers in advance.
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UKPC ticket during 'no parking period'
Hi, I received a letter as the vehicle keeper for a charge on the 27/01/2026 from UKPC. I have read the newbie thread and tried to absorb the info - the letter (and I got a 'final reminder' notice today) look compliant from other UKPC letters on the Forum. I have left it a bit late since receiving the first letter - should…
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Plan A Success!
My wife had a recent PCN from UKPA at Almondvale West in Livingston (Scotland). A notorious retail park with one car park split in half, one part pay and display and the other part is ANPR and ticket machines/app. In her case, the nearest pay machine wasn't working and the next one she went to was for the wrong half of the…
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What are the best grounds for contesting this parking charge?
Hi all, I've been directed to get some advice here by some users on r/LegalAdviceUK. My situation is as follows: I arrived in the car park at 18:20. The image below shows the sign with the terms and conditions of the car park. As I planned to stay for about 2 hours, I went to the machine and pressed the PLUS button to…
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PCN on Residential Parking and now LOC
Greetings to the esteemed warriors against the scum of the earth PPCs, I've gone through the Newbie thread followed some of the steps and I'm now at the Letter of Claim stage. I've drafted a response to the LOC but wanted to get a second eye to take a look at it. First to provide details: - I stay in a residential building…
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GP surgery parking ticket
Hello all. I attended my GP Surgery quite few times last year as I suffer from mental health issues, bereavement and recently hypertension and heart problems. They have a small car park, where you have to sign in the car when you enter. But sometimes the computer was not working. Last November i got a letter to pay 170 as…
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DCB Legal Hearing Scheduled
Hi all, I was wondering if I might be able to get some guidance on how best to proceed with a claim against me from DCB legal. I have been following the procedures set out in the newbies/defence template threads (to the best of my ability). I am now at the stage where the hearing date has been set (11th March) and am…
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Parking ticket issue. Need advice
Hi all,I need advice on what to do. I received a letter a month ago from dcb legal stating I owe a parking charge from Lancaster moto, and I don't oay they will take me to court. I was unaware of this charge so emailed the company and received an email back today stating they do not need to provide the evidence, it's from…
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DCB Legal/Euro car parks - overstay due to a faulty EV charging point
Hi, I'll try to keep this as brief as possible, but any and all guidance is deeply appreciated! First time I ever attempted to charge the EV on August 9th 2024, I plugged in and stayed in the car, having no idea what, if anything, should be appearing on the dashboard and or app. About 10/15 mins into the charge, the…
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Parking/Liverpool Myrtle Parade - Original letter not received and got letter from dcbl/Grace period
Hi all, I know there are some threads asking about Myrtle Parade but I will no doubt be needing some advice again for my situation (feel like I should not get the letter at first place). I have read all the newbies thread and all others related to dcbl. Put long story in short: - 27/02/2025: Received a letter from dcbl…
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DCBL Harrassment
Hi all, looking for some advice please. I’m being pursued by DCBL for £170 relating to a parking charge from March 2025. I paid for parking online for 2 hours and did not overstay. Unfortunately, I never received the original Parking Charge Notice as it was sent to my previous address. I only became aware of the issue…
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Parking eye - Broken down car that I have since sold
Hi All, I have today (19/02/2026) received a PCN for £100 (or £60 if paid now) from ParkingEye issued 16/02/2026, for an event that took place on 12/02/2026. I parked in a ASDA carpark in Bolton to buy some lunch, and when I came to leave my car battery was flat. I called a local "man with a van" that I found on facebook…
