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I got a ticket without ever entering a parking space or leaving my vehicle!
I went to Manchester a few months ago, and tried to find a parking space in Browncross carpark. For anyone that has never been there, it is a horrible little carpark that winds around a piece of rough ground and in and out of some railway arches, and it is very difficult to drive around (or was on that day) as the gaps…
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Court Claim for 4 Parking Tickets
Hi All, I have received a court claim from London Parking Solutions for parking in front of my flat. It relates to 4 parking tickets received between 2022 and 2025. I have read the newbies and am trying argue a defence due to signage being partially covered by duct tape. Please can you advise on my paragraph 3? Please see…
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Solicitors letter received for a parking fine I don’t know anything about-
I received a solicitors letter this morning for ‘outstanding parking charge notice’ I was totally unaware that I had a parking ticket & I haven’t received any correspondence prior to this letter. The location is provided but not the date, I use this car park frequently & pay via my phone. The letter states the client as…
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No blue badge at Primark Lakeside
HI all, Got a private ticket for parking in a blue badge bay without a badge (we do have one). This was at Primark in Lakeside. Not sure who actually owns the parking though as there is a shopping centre, can anyone help me find out? I tried emailing the primark ceo but that didn't work. I have received the second letter…
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CCJ if the case is lost
Hi folks - can someone please clarify once and for all for me the CCJ situation suppose I lose a case. I've heard a few conflicting scenarios and I'd like to be clear. I want to fight my case, but a CCJ is out of the question due to line of work. Is it correct that if I were to lose - the CCJ *immediately* gets registered…
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Parking Charge Notice - UKPS at Coventry Rugby Club Butts Arena
I am new to this Forum. As the registered keeper I have received a Parking Charge Notice from UKPS at the Coventry Rugby Club Butts Arena in Coventry. The notice shows the Vehicle entering the car park and leaving within approx. 9 minutes. I have been reading some of the advice on the Newbie Thread and appreciate there is…
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PCN arrived but have proof of payment
My son went to Stanborough Park, drove into first car park (run by Gemini Parking Solutions) and paid but it was full so had to drive to there secondary car park on the other side, same company, tariff, ticket etcHe's just received the PCN saying 'Failure to Pay for Duration of Stay'Fortunately he still has the ticket that…
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Newbie questions - Excel Parking
Thanks to all for their help with this invaluable resource. I would really appreciate your help with a few questions. I have read the Newbies section for many hours and cannot find the defence template in the second point of the Newbies Section as communicated in various threads. I did however find the below wayback link…
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PCN for parking & visiting Halfords store
Hi The driver parked the vehicle at the Halfords premises @ 550-570 Purley Way, Croydon to visit the store and received a PCN from the UKPS scammers a week later. Complained to Halfords in writing and they washed their hands off completely. They say they do not own the parking land. The PCN displays we parked at the…
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Parking Charge Notice Help
Hi, I recently received a parking charge notice for £60 (£30 if paid early) from first parking for parking at the University of Sussex. I didn't think I should have been given the charge because I was visiting in order to participate in a study from the university and I didn't see any signs saying I had to pay for parking…
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Birmingham airport pcn
Hi all hope we are all ok.Recently recieved a pcn from birmingham airport for"dropping off or picking up outside designated areas at central terminal area".On the day in question driver was going to drop off someone from Bradford but was delayed due to an accident on the m42.The driver basically stopped as close to…
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Moorside Letter before claim
Hi, Back in June 2021, yes June 2021!! We parked in Swansea Parc Tawe to go bowling at Tenpin. We arrived 30mins prior to our booking as per the request from Tenpin (I still have the email) due to covid restrictions and social distancing. We gave our reg to the colleague on the desk to gain the extra parking. 6 of us…
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Excel Parking/DCB Legal Court Claims
Hi everyone, Would first like to say thank you Coupon for the amazing advice you have put on here. I have two claims for my gym car park where I forgot to put in my registration number (they give 2 hours free car parking). I appealed saying I was at the gym during the time but they have proceed to file a claim. One claim I…
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[Successful] Court Hearing v VCS in Residential Car Park - Permission from space owner
I’ve recently received a Claim form from VCS Limited for not
displaying a ticket on June 2018 in a gated residential car park where I used
to live. Before this, I had a LOC back in June 2023, but as I’ve moved several
times over the last 5 years, it has escalated to the Court Claim phase now,
without me receiving any other…
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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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Undercover police issue fine for 4 cars parked up talking
My son and some of his mates were parked up talking in their cars. 6 cars. A petrol station carpark. Around the back away from the pumps/ door etc Cold engines. No noise No racing No drugs All given £100 fine No signs. What's the deal. .. apparently appeal is to the council. They've all not longed passed their tests. No…
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PCN for driving in (poorly signalled) bus lane
Hello, I hope this post is allowed here. I drove through a width restriction — the far-left lane in the image below — which, it turns out, is for buses only. However, the signage at floor level suggests (to me at least) that the middle lane is for buses only. The only other signage is so high and small that I genuinely…
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Claim form for PCN - help with defence
Hi. Please can anyone help? First time at this - hopefully I've understood how to do this correctly and I believe a new thread is right? I've received a claim against me for a PCN (DCB legal/ Excel Parking). I'm completely new to anything like this and feel nervous, bullied, but also that I need to stand up for myself. I'm…
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Parking Charge Notice Not Eligible To Appeal
Hi all, Thank you in advance for your help. Please see details below Keeper has a lease car, UKPC sent PCN which was dated 29th March 2025 for overstaying in McDonald's -Wigan Morris Street while charging electric car. The PCN went to the lease company several times until it was eventually sent to the keeper's address…
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Excel Parking PCN Crown St Leeds - i paid for parking, admittedly short
hi i have recently received a PCN. However, i appealed this to Excel parking services before reading any other forums or internet chats. I appealed and provided a redacted copy of my bank account showing payment for my parking. No ticket or receipt was issued when i requested them upon payment, despite subsequent signage…
