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Need pointing in the right direction regarding DCB Legal
Hi all, I need pointing in the right direction if possible please. I’ve received a letter today from HM Court and Tribunal services. The letter is abit vague, but the first sentence is “We are contacting you because someone claims you owe them money, and a money claim has been made against you. The claim is attached to…
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Civil Enforcement Limited & DCB Legal LTD - From LBA to County Court Claim
I am in receipt of 'Letter before Action - Claim for Debt' from Civil Enforcement for unpaid £170 invoice (parking charge notice). In November 2022 my wife visited Oxfam Charity shop and parked in the car park as she has done in the past but unknown to her on that occasion a new parking enforcement was in place requiring…
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6 tickets issued in 8 days - is there a Data Protection issue?
I moved into a new property 13th November. The bay the exiting tenant used was not reallocated and I used it while moving stuff into the house. On 21st November there was a windscreen sticker, I wrote to the landowner (my landlord) to ask to have it cancelled, as a new tenant I have applied for a permit but not been given…
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Letter to Your MP?
I feel that given the current publicity that has highlighted across all media a growing level of anger amongst motorists, it is time to make a concerted effort to bring this once again to the attention of all our elected representatives. The issue being that a small but focussed group calling themselves representatives of…
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POPLA HIGH SIGN AND SUN BLINDING ON ENTRANCE
HI I was accompanying a Learner driver onto a closed home bargains store. 18.45 They wanted to practice bay parking. We were on for 28 min when a member of staff who was leaving said best to leave as we would recieve a fine. Today the fine arrived. I went back to the carpark to see how on earth we did not see the signs I…
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Parking eye - University gym car park Oxford
Quick run down of the details Parking charge contravention date: 02/05/2025 Parking eye charge notice issued: 06/05/2025 I visited the university gym on Iffley road, Oxford after work. I had not visited the gym (I'm a member) in a very long time, and in the interim period Parking eye had been installed as the private car…
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Surprised Default Judgment regarding a private parking ticket
Hello everyone, I would greatly appreciate if someone could kindly advise
which step should I take next after this correspondence with the CNBC and Complaint
team. I’ve included some quotes and removed identifiable information. I also need
to mention that they spelled out my first name incorrectly in the court…
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DCB Legal January 2025 money grabbers
Hey, so back in August 2022, my friend and I parked our car in what seemed like a council-owned car park near a shop. It had an ANPR camera, and we were there between 5-6 am. When we tried to leave, we realized the parking machine only accepted coins, and since it was shortly after Covid, neither of us had cash. We…
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County court case
DBL took me to court for 3 parking tickets totalling £764, the case was held 2 weeks ago, I advised in writing that I was unable to attend due to personal circumstances. I am now waiting to hear the outcome, I have called the courts on numerous occasions, however, they advised they are still waiting for the papers from the…
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DCBL Legal Ltd / Euro Car Parks Limited - Letter of Claim
Hi Guys, please see attached the letter received this dates back to 05/01/2022, I was working in the area, and put my reg into one of those machines inside the building I was working to say I was in fact working, but yet here I am, any advice would be welcome, I dont intend of paying it, I have had letters previously but I…
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DCBL Complaint Rejected - NOILA
Morning all, I've been through the newbies threads and read many of the other posts. Haven't seen this exact scenario though. Im looking for confirmation of next steps. Following a Parking Fine in Winsford Cheshire for a location 'the driver' was not aware was parking eye monitored. Following a 26min stop on a Sunday night…
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Horizon parking PCN - help required
Hello A PCN appeal was declined (already complained strongly to retailer Tesco - no good, use the "process" was the reply). Details of appeal rejected below.Date of appeal response declined - 23rd April I have a POPLA reference now. Can someone confirm what I go to POPLA with (I recall some details about "Horizon POPLA…
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APCOA PCN Manchester Airport Drop-off
Hi Guys, I recently received a PCN notice from APCOA about a drop-off at Manchester Airport. I know you can usually ignore APCOA, but I don't want it to escalate into a CCJ and affect my credit score. I've also been advised to appeal to APCOA, not admitting to who the driver was, and also asking them to provide the…
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Vehicle Control Services PCN and a court claim
Hi everyone, I would like some advice about my Parking Charge Notice. Key facts: PCN issued on 10/10/2024 Reson:81) Parked In A Restricted / Prohibited Area It was my first time parking in this car park. There was no more space around, so I decided to follow the person behind (my car is a black Honda). I assumed it was…
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First Post- Advice Needed CNBC Claim Form - should I just pay?
DCB Legal have filed a claim form against me for £293.56 (issue date: 16 April 2025) through the Civil National Business Centre. This relates to a parking fine I received on 10 August 2022 for “not displaying a valid pay permit.” At the time, I appealed directly to the original issuer, Euro Car Parks (£100 charge),…
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APCOA Stansted drop off parking charge
I have read all of the newbies thread, tens of other threads, and all related information to my case that I could find here. I have recieved a parking charge from APCOA, due to an alleged offense occuring at the drop off zone at stansted airport. They recently changed the payment time from 14 days to midnight the same day…
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Court Claim Form Received - Overstayed minutes due to emergency. Is this a valid defence?
Hi all, I'm new here and
just read the newbies thread but wanted to check whether people think I have a
legitimate defence that would stand up in court. I received a PCN
from EuroCarParks in Jan 2023 - I paid for 12 hours parking at a train station
whilst I travelled to London for work, and when I planned to return there…
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PCN RECEIVED BUT I PAID & DISPLAYED MY TICKET
Morning. I have received a PCN from Euro Car Parks on private land, Church Street, Maidstone, Kent. They use cameras to record when you enter and leave, not considering that you must wait for a parking space, etc. The photo and time of entry are at 11:22:21, and the exit is 13:33:51. I purchased a ticket for £2.20 (for…
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DCB Legal | G21 Claim Form
Hello all, I have
received an unexpected DBC LEGAL LTD claim form, done the acknowledgement of
service part last week (7 May). The alleged contravention
took place in 2019 (4 May). Due to the
length of time elapsed I have little to no recollection of the likely overstay
at Wickes. Therefore unsure as to what I
can put up…
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Private parking ticket Civil enforcement
Hi all, ive ended up with two private parking tickets from civil enforcement at KFC carpark, both for overstaying by a few minutes which I was dining in the KFC both times, I have put an appeal in to POPLA regarding there signage as the time limit used to be 90 minutes they reduced this to 60 and I was totally not aware I…
