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Euro Car Parks/DCB Legal - Defence help
Hi all, I am looking to use a standard defence template (the one in the post by shahib_02) for a court claim from Euro Car Parks/DCB Legal for reason "Your Vehicle Was Parked Longer Than The Maximum Period Allowed". The "pcn" was from 2022 from Priory Retail Park in Colliers Wood London - granted I incorrectly ignored a…
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Moorside Legal- question about timeframes
Hello all- thanks for the wealth of inform on this site, it’s very useful and reassuring to know so many people are fighting these scams successfully! I have a question about Moorside legal and time frames in which they tend to reach each stage. I had a letter of claim dated 6th June this year, I replied via email as per…
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APCOA - Triple threat
Slightly odd situation, looking for welcome advice. I have trawled through the forums and as you will see I'm mid-process with some of this, but it keeps getting stranger. All tickets received at Chiltern Rail - Haddenham & Thame Parkway car park. Disclaimer - I am aware some of this is my fault. The first two PCN's were…
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POFA compliant from Horizon?
A family member has fallen foul of a Horizon Parking trap. It is in the process of being appealed but given recent forum threads about the scammer's parking notices not being POFA compliant could I ask forum regulars to cast an eye over the back of the notice and comment on whether it fails to comply or not Many thanks
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Bank Park Management & DCB Legal County Claim
Hi, I am starting the process, so any advice, review and help along the way would be greatly appreciated. Chronology to date: 1 - Received claim form from DCBL 2 - Filed an AOS on moneyclaim well within 14 days of the issue date. 3 - Starting to draft my defence to below. Particulars of Claim states: 1. The Defendant (D)…
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Rivercourt Road, Hammersmith - change of use & PCN's
I recently rather surprisingly received a PCN for using Rivercourt Rd. Having previously worked in Hammersmith and being familiar with the area, I know that this road has been increasingly used as a result of the changes the council implemented on King Street. However, not living in the area I was unaware of the recent…
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DCBL County Court Claim
Hi everyone, I know this is a frequently asked topic but there were so many threads regarding this I’d appreciate a but of guidance. I have received a county court claim for a parking ticket (£170) through DCBL in behalf of Parking Eye. The offence happened in January this year, I have recieved the fine in my old address…
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Review of Defence - County Court Claim - UK Parking Control/DCBL
Afternoon all, I haven’t been on here for a while as I’ve had enough great advice in the past to tackle the parking firms early on however I’ve reached new highs as I’ve finally had one go all the way to a County Court Claim! Quick back story - parked in an accessible bay with a valid blue badge on display in a retail…
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DCB legal ltd solicitors court claim letter
Hi everyone, Hope you can help me out with writing a defense regarding parking fine. I will post a letter shortly after. Long story short : original parking fines probably were delivered to old address. I updated v5 document and then i received Solicitors threatening letters to my new address. So i have no idea how i…
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Horizon | Gladstones | Court
Hi, Couple of questions if I may. I'm preparing a defence for a claim by Horizon/Gladstones for a parking overstay. On the day in question, my wife parked in a supermarket car park, shopped at the supermarket (we have evidence) and came to visit me in a nearby hospital. I was in intensive care at the time (fully…
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Stansted drop-off charge appeal
Hello, I received an NTK related to use of express touch-down / drop-off zone at Stansted airport an I plan to appeal on the basis that this is not relevant land under POFA 2012 sch4. I am not going to identify myself (or anyone else) as the driver. I would very much appreciate your thoughts and advice on the following: 1.…
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Regis Road - Road Disguised as Car Park
I received a PCN for "Obstructive Parking" in Regis Road NW5. My car was pictured as being stationary for just over five minutes in an area that was not marked by double yellow lines and was not a parking bay. From a non technical point of view the car was clearly not causing an obstruction. And if it was I was in the…
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LOC DCB Legal - Smart Parking
Hi, Just received LOC from DCB Legal for PCN (Smart Parking) in October 2020. £140 charge. Never received the original PCN to appeal it as I moved address at the time and had not updated logbook of car yet. First letter I received was from one of the 'debt collecting companies' which I've ignored until this point. Charge…
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witness statement time
Just got a letter through from the courts with a date so I'm preparing my witness statement now. currently they want around £260. Just recently after I received the last letter, DCBLegal emailed me offering me to settle for 35 quid. As tempting as it was (not really) I've just ignored it. The PCN is for my Mrs so I'm doing…
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PoFA compliant??
Hi all. Is this fine PoFA compliant? Are there grounds to get it thrown out? I didn't even park, I drove in there to take a phone call and then left. Any help to get this thrown out ASAP would be greatly appreciated
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Use of data from previous case
Being careful not to give much away here but I think it’s enough. Previous case with one of the scammers which went to court and was won by the keeper thanks in no small part to many of you, thanks. In the communication of the bundle a very specific, single purpose email address was used incorporating the court case…
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UK CPM postal PCN – keeper lives abroad – timeline & next steps advise please
Hi all, I’d really appreciate some advice. I’ve read the NEWBIES thread and followed the guidance so far. Background * I live/work outside the UK. I visited in September 2025 and left on 3 Oct 2025. * I did not receive any PCN before leaving on 3 Oct. * I first became aware of the PCN on 1 Nov 2025 when a relative…
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**** IMPORTANT: BEFORE YOU POST - Personal info in posts.
It continues to amaze and worry me how much possibly identifying information posters asking for help re: private parking tickets put in their posts. The private parking companies do read these forums, and some posters are leaving information in their posts which could identify their case, and this could lead to problems…
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Parking fine using EV charger
I’ve been advised to start a new thread (newbie here!) In Fort William at a Premier Inn there was a fast charger showed up on my Charging App so we went to use. Saw no signage about any car park restrictions, genuinely. Then out of the blue got a letter from ParkMaven (?!) with £160 charge!!! I appealed with attached…
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UKCPM / BW LEGAL Residential Car Park Court Claim Defence Help
Hi All, I've received a Court Claim from BWLegal / UKCPM for parking in the residential car park where I live. The letters are addressed to my address which is where the alleged breach occurred. I stay with family. I am currently drafting my defence. I'm thinking about copying some of the elements from this post. What do I…
