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ALDI Scarborough
I have received a PCN from Parkingeye, but it doesn't state a charge to keeper nor does it specifically say what the charge is for. It shows photos and times of the vehicle on entry and on exit. On the back of the PCN it says what the charge could relate to, either the vehicle overstayed the time limit or the vehicle was…
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Smart Parking Ltd/ bwlegal
Hello folks,newbie here so please be gentle! Wondered if I could be given some advice please. I have looked at the newbies thread for a few days but can't seem to get a grasp of it,not very technical or legally minded! Last year in June,my young son(10 at the time) had gone away with his grandparents for a few days in…
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Is it worth so much stress?
First let me thank all the contributors here for providing so much great information. It's been very helpful. 🙏 This post is really just a vent. It's less about practical advice and more about the emotional impact of it all. Background: got a PCN from SmartParking saying they don't know who the driver was, so I appealed…
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CP Plus/Group Nexus/DCB Legal claim form issued 27/11/2025 re Cherwell Valley Motorway Services
I, as keeper of the vehicle, received a claim from DCB Legal dated 27/11/2025.I have ignored all previous communications about a penalty charge as this has worked for me in the past. however, not this time.I've tried reading all the related threads and posts an hope I'm understanding things correctly but I'm having quite…
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Smart Parking/DCBL /DCB Legal parking charge 5 years later- unclear tariff
Hi all, I’d really appreciate some advice on my situation. Back in 2021, I received a parking charge after parking at a gym car park. I had paid for my parking using the machine in the car park itself. However, the gym had introduced a separate machine inside with different tariffs, which I was unaware of at the time. The…
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Resident permit holder – manager said PCNs would be removed, now parking company wants £200
Hi all, Would really appreciate advice on a residential parking dispute. I am a tenant with a valid resident parking permit (valid until August 2026). I do not personally drive, but our housekeeper used the permit for authorised short visits while we were away. The building later introduced a new ANPR registration system…
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In-house CEL court claim
My wife received a demand for payment for overstaying in a car park last October. I replied on her behalf (as usual) pointing out Civil Enforcement failed to establish such a contravention took place and told them their invoice was invalid as it hadn't included a picture of the signage. They replied, with a pic of the…
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DCB Legal G24 Discontinuation
Hi, I recently used the information in this forum to guide me through fighting a private parking charge from G24 represented by DCB Legal. They took it right down to the wire but discontinued 24hrs prior to the hearing. Is there somewhere I should post details that would be helpful? I’m really grateful to everyone here. I…
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Need help with defense!
I am a carer and I parked my car at the Fun Valley parking area. As a carer, I am allowed to park there, but I forgot to provide my car registration details. What can I include in my defence?
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Urgent: Received claim form but sent to old address
HI, i have luckily found this forum as i am need of urgent help. I was working at Cardiff university as a contractor, we were told that parking tickets wouldn't be issued to contractors during the work being undertaken. I was working on the site for approximately 8 weeks, but during that time i was issued 3 tickets…
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Secure Parking solutions
Hi all, hope all is well. Bit of advice as to if I have a case at all to fight against a PCN. Recently had a NtK issued for a carpark that I wasn't actually parked in. I was parked for 5 minutes on the turn off from the main road that leads into the carpark whilst popping in to pick up a takeaway.. Now this is a common…
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Default Judgment
Hi, DCB Legal Ltd got a default judgment against me which was received today, 11 May 2026. I did file a defence (by post, I think it was) and before that, I did send in acknowledgement of service online (I did that online). I have no proof that I sent my defence. How do I get this default judgment removed? I phoned the…
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Dropping in petrol station at airport.
Parking scumcos issue PCNs for people 'dropping/collecting in petrol station' on airport grounds. Note airport parking is not regulated under byelaws so sadly they can use POFA 2012… They issue to RK who then transfers liability to driver. Driver says to scumco - I stopped to use the petrol station/attached shop…and…
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The big ol' list of Airport Byelaws and Plans/Maps/Charts
Thought I'd put this together in case it was useful to anyone. Airport Byelaws Plan/Map/Chart Showing Boundary? Do the byelaws explicitly cover parking? Birmingham International Airport Link to latest known version. Available online. Link to latest known version. 5.12 is headed parking Bournemouth Airport Link to latest…
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CE fine 4-5 months ago whilst seeing a patient
I'll try keep this quick. Today i received a letter for a PCN that occurred back in 20/11/25.This is the first time I've heard anything about it. We don't tend to get any mail lost and haven't moved or changed DVLA details in the last few years. According to their website they want £170 and i cant appeal because its too…
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Horizon Wanstead flats
Dear Forumites, Horizon has been contracted to enforce the parking at Wanstead Flats, Epping Forest’s city of london. a bunch of us football parents have been caught out with a slew of charges. I’ve been sent x3 over 3 days. We hadn’t realised it was pay and display and as there is free parking on the roads and in the…
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CCJ from a PCN by CEL
Background: I got a pcn from CEL in October 2025 for parking at my gym more than 3 hours without entering my reg. I missed the date to appeal. I still I got a receipt from my gym showing I was booked into a class that day. I read extensively through the newbies post and threads. I ignored any further reminders and bully…
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Smart Parking / DCB Legal Claim Form - Issue Date 06/05/26
Hi everyone, Apologies for the repeat scenario, I’ve spent the last few hours buried in the Newbies thread and various defenses, but I’m a bit overwhelmed by the sheer volume of info and wanted to make sure I haven't missed a step. Defendant Particulars of Clalm 1. The Defendant (D) is indebted to the Claimant (C) for a…
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Advice on private parking fine
hi I appealed the fine as my overstay was due to breastfeeding my toddler as against the equality act but they came back and said it’s not a protected characteristic so I’m unsure whether I have grounds to pursue this please? Thanks in advance.
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Eurocarparks FRAUD?
I just received a fine for my local Sainsbury’s car park in Scotland. I was in store approx 1615 to 1630. The letter says I was there 1315 to 1630 therefore over 2 hours. BUT.. I was at work in a town a few miles away, I work til 3pm every week day, tern time in a school. I was definitely in work, sending emails etc. So,…
