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PCNs from CPM for parking in my own space & Letter from BW Legal
Hi all, Long-time reader, first-time poster! I'm not (at this point) looking for any advice (i've read the NEWBIES threads, and have found several other threads relevant to my situation that have been VERY useful) but I figured i'd start a thread to document my situation and the steps i'm taking so that it might help…
NtK from Excel/VCS - not PoFA compliant?
Hi all, I have read through the Newbies thread and countless other threads on this amazing forum, which has already helped me immensely for past issues with private parking companies, so I have a good understanding of what to do in most situations. I am recently in another fight with Vehicle Control Services Ltd (VCS)…
Small Claims Track Hearing DCB Legal/Euro car Parks
Hello all I've been viewing this forum for the past year, haven't needed to post until now as I've been following the advice in the Newbies thread correctly. (Appeal, AOS MCOL, Defence, court mediation, Directions Questionnaire ect). During the whole time I've ignored private calls from DCB Legal and now I've just received…
DCB Legal instructed by parkingeye, 2 days to pay
I've received a letter from DCB Legal ltd, a "solicitors reminder letter" dated the 25th February: This was the letter I sent them with proof of postage, it was never responded to or acknowledged in any way: It appears I need to pay by Monday to avoid being issued a claim (which I believe means being taken to court)? Is it…
NTK received, quotes POFA, seems to comply with every aspect of POFA, clear signage
Hi, As RK I received a PCN from Ocean Parking (IPC member). I've gone through as much of the advice on this forum as possible. They have quoted POFA so I believe they can pursue me as RK and NTK issued within timeframes. I've studied Schedule 4 of POFA and the conditions that need to be satisfied (all the "The notice…
Paid for parking at wrong car park - received letter from BW legal this week
Hi all First of all, I have looked through all the useful information that the forum moderators have directed me to but in all honesty I have found it a little overwhelming and I just wanted to type out my individual situation and hope you can help me on the steps I need to follow please. I parked at a private car park…
Horizon Parking charge at Iceland store
Would appreciate any help This morning I received a parking charge for 'Failure to validate for the duration of stay' at an Iceland store. I had never heard of having to get your registration number 'validated' before. I bought goods in the shop, but do have the receipt, although I can prove it via my bank statement. Just…
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…
Unsure how to proceed
Was advised to start a new thread. Hi everyone. I previously won a case at this exact location simply because they PPC didnt turn up To court. Out of the blue I have now received the following letter for another parking incident a year earlier! I don’t remember ever parking here at that date or ever receiving any of the…
Defence Submission
A claim was issued against you on 05/02/2025 Your acknowledgment of service was submitted on 12/02/2025 Can anyone remind me when I need to submit my defence or if I am too late? Thank you
Fine from SIP Parking Ltd for nursery - breastfed in the car
Hi there, I received a notice to the keeper from SIP for £100 for a car parked at nursery. From what i can tell the car park is owned by the landlord of a block of flats, where the nursery rents a space. It was a settling in session at nursery, driver paid £1.50 for 1 hour but hand over took a bit longer and baby needed to…
CPM/Gladestone Next Steps
Hi, To give you a bit of background to my case. Rented an airbnb property for 6 weeks in Dec 2023-Jan 2024. The parking permit issued to me was for spaces marked with "PP". On a few occasions all the spaces marked "PP" were taken and I had to park on the side of the road inside the area managed by CPM. To me I think they…
Am I liable to pay if I didnt change my V5?
Apologies if this has already been discussed but I couldn't find it anywhere!? I need advice please as I received a LBC from CST LAW last year working on behalf of Smart Parking. The original fine was from Asda in March 2023 but the first letter I received about it was the LBC in January 2024 asking for £160! I tried to…
Private road parking advice - NPC / DCB legal
After ignoring letters from NPC and DCB legal, I have received a court letter relating to a parking charge for parking on a road outside a lidl shop. There are no parking meters or ways to pay for parking, it seems to be just a honey trap. I have not admitted liability or provided driver details. They did send a driver…
Smart parking PCN
Hi there, wondered if I could call on this forum's knowledgebase: I went to a Dr's appointment last week and missed the signs at the entrance to the carpark which stated that I needed to park in specific marked bays. Naturally I got a ticket and despite my appeal, they have maintained the fine. As part of the appeal I sent…
General form of judgement or order for not filing an N180 in time (I never received one or a notice)
Hi, Today i received the letter below in relation to a claim with DCB. On 09/01/25 i received DCB's completed N180. Since then I have not received my own N180 to complete and return, nothing via post or email. No notice as mentioned in the letter below or date to fill and return by (I know I could have downloaded and done…
Spoke to SABA/ZZPS before finding this forum
Hi there,Total newbie here. I received a Debt Collection Notic from ZZPS for failure to park at Berkhamsted station SABA car park, with a 170 pound fine (100 plus 70 charge), which was a shock as I hadn;t received an initial notice. I wasn't aware of this forum, and hadn't read the Newbies page, so I called them up to…
Parking ticket from WIng security , Haringey area zzts
Hello . Can anyone give my some advice ? Few months ago I received parking ticket because I parked my car at double yellow on our estate parking because the parking I have residents permit to park was full due to event happening in close by centre etc the evening and due to cars in the morning from parents taking kids to…
Land owner claiming enforcement costs.
Hi, Very sorry if this is the wrong place, but I've had a read through everything and couldn't see this issue specifically. The 'landowner' in my case is an NHS hospital where I work. After multiple tickets resurfacing with 'LBCC' letters. I thought I would try to contact the landowner, aka facilities manager at my…
Newbie DCBLEGAL ADVICE LETTER OF CLAIM
hi everyone, MSE newbie here seeking advice. I have 2 separate fines that have been sent on behalf of parking eye through dcblegal. Working in a hospital im unsure how for these fines I somehow didn't have a permit, they give 12 month permits but I can only put it down to the fact that sometimes we change sites so maybe…

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