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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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Dcb legal Ltd Scotland
Hey all, Looking for some advice and expertise on where to go next with this. I received this letter from DCB LEGAL LTD I have received letters from them in the past. I was sitting in a parking lot having a coffee for 20 minutes more than the legal deadline. Should I pay it or ignore it? Thank you very much!
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POPLA Appeal Stage - NTK Validity
Hello. Have been following through steps in Newbie thread on
forum to fight PCN. NTK recieved 02/12. Tried unsuccessful attempt to nip in the bud with
landowner. Appeal to Operator using template provided, not identifying driver (09/12). Rejected on 15/12. Currently at POPLA stage. Clear generally about grounds of appeal…
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DCB Legal & First Parking - 2 x university parking court claims 3 weeks apart
Hi there, I'm starting a new thread for 2 PCNs from First Parking which were received 3 weeks apart for parking in the same car park. I've gone round in circles on other threads for hours and wondering if the time spent is worth saving the £290 they want from me, however, it is a matter of principle and I would really…
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DCB Legal Letter, Work Car Park
Hello, For the past year I've been recieving floods of PCN letters from various debt collection companies, but largely from DCB Limited. My work car park park is run by Euro Car Parks Limited and when working, I have of course parked in the car park. Initially, my car reg was whitelisted in the car park but after some time…
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Azure Parking - BPA Postal PCN
Hi all, Received a parking charge notice this morning for an incident on the 9th March. I'm more asking if I have a leg to stand on here because to be fair this notice seems fair albeit harsh. The letter was dated 17/03 but only received this morning. Parked at 12:28 and paid for parking via app to last until 13:28.…
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Smart Parking unfairly taking me to court via DCBL. Please help!
Hi everyone, Just needed some advice as I have just received a claim from Smart Parking/DCBL over an issue which was no fault of my own. I followed Smart Parkings appeals process and sent an appeal to them on 11/10/2021 via the website (please see attached image for evidence) I am yet to receive any response from them or…
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Defence Form help appreciated!
Hi all, I've been searching this forum for assistance with a parking charge I believe unjust and frankly absurd, and I'd really appreciate your opinion on the defence below which I intend to return to the Court attached to the Defence and Counterclaim form. I'm having to scan and email these as the online system doesn't…
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Not my car, not my plate. Scandalous dereliction of care.
I wonder if someone, more well versed in these situations than I, will kindly let me have their thoughts please. I have received a parking charge from an outfit called "Saba Park Services". They alledge I was illegally parked in "Chalfont" without a ticket and are demanding a £60:00 penalty. When signing into their…
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Unfair Parking Fine
I received a Parking Fine on 16th February, 2026. I entered the car park of Holiday Inn, Minster, Ramsgate at 10.11.35 am to collect my disabled son who had travelled down from Lincoln, with his wife and daughter, the previous day to stay at the hotel. The purpose of my son's visit was to visit me as I hadn’t seen him…
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Advice needed please
I've just (today) received a Notification of Instruction from ELMS Legal who have been instructed by Excel Parking regarding a PCN issued on 20/07/2019. I don't recall ever receiving anything regarding this PCN in the past and have moved twice since this date. The alleged offence was for 83) Parked Without Clearly…
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Keying Errors On Payment Machines
Hi all, I've found this forum very useful and it's given me the courage to challenge my parking "fine" from Euro Carparks. I've had the letter of claim, an offer without prejudice and now another email wanting the £170 or threatening legal action from DCB Legal. I'm just working on my defence and I wish to argue that I've…
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County Court CEL inhouse
Hi i am a nurse i have been given a county court claim for CEL inhouse for parking at a GP surgery working as a nurse, Please can anyone help? Thanks
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Dispute Resolution Hearing
I have completed a defence. I did one last year so adjusted it and PDF is ready to be sent. I have previously emailed them but read on the newbies post that you have to do on MCOL website. I cannot see anywhere I can add attachments. Can i still send via email to following? CCBCAQ@Justice.gov.uk
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Parking Control Management - Claim defence (Successful)
Good evening all, Here we go again... I have just received a Claim form from PCM, I have already submitted my AOS online so that should give me time to sort this out. Below is the POC from them on the claim form --- 1. The Defendant(D) is indebted to the Claimant(C) for a parking charge issued to the vehicle REGNUMBER at…
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claim form - driver observed leaving site
received claim form on march 18th 2026. claim states driver - observed leaving site. defence template help needed… can I just write, driver didn't leave site?
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APCOA Luton
Hi all, I received invitation to pay (PCN) at Luton airport for dropping off (5min)but they spelled the keeper name wrong (one letter) Any chance of challenging based on that…
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EV Parking Fine - Reading Station
Hi all, Looking for some advice on a Parking Charge I received last week at Reading Long Stay Car Park. I arrived at reading station and connected my car to the EV charger. There is no signal within the car park that was strong enough to establish a connection so I went outside where I reconnected and the holding payment…
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Prohibition of Stopping charges contravene IPC CoP (unless at airports or similar)
We have received a notice of unpaid parking charge from UKCPS at 'Private Roadways Bilbrough'. I'm not seeking support on the forum but to share with those similarly affected my understanding that UKCPS are contravening the IPC Code of Practice V9 issued 1 Jan 2024. The CoP states: 13.3 Prohibition on stopping The…
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NCP online not allowing payment or appeal
I have just attempted to enter the details for the parking charge I received yesterday in order to appeal (but would also be the same if I were trying to pay as it's the initial details stage) but I just get this (screenshot attached). Do we think the system is temporarily down or might this be related to the situation of…
