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Stanstead Drop Off PCN after the late payment
I have received PCN for not paying drop off charge. I did explain them that there was an accident on the way back from Stanstead and I was late for another appointment therefore I forgot to pay. I did give them the driver's name and have paid for the previous day instead (even though I have not used their service on that…
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Another UKCPS No stopping charge at Leeds station - they even missed the 14 day PofA timescales
Evening all, Another victim of a UKCPS No stopping charge at Leeds station here. I've submitted my appeal, which felt strong given that the notice landed outside of the PofA timescales. Timeline copied from my appeal below:The alleged event occurred on 27 August 2025. The NTK was dated 9 September 2025 (day 13). The…
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Success in court today! VCS / DCB Legal case Private parking retail park
Hi, just wanted to let this forum know about a victory for the little people! In court today, I successfully defended a claim for over £270 plus costs. It was dismissed on what I guess is a technicality, basically they were not compliant with the POFA which states that every point * must * be complied with in order to be…
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Northwest Parking Management / DCB Legal
Hi All, Firstly, a big thank you to you all who volunteer your time/expertise on here - it's very much appreciated and I have learnt a whole lot in the last 7-days of reading up. I've found the scare tactics and intimidation a disgrace and willing to stand up to these awful charges for what was, I'm led to believe, 15…
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ULEZ
I am at my witts end with Transport for London On two days in August i drove my car into a ULEZ zone. I have done this many times, and though frustrating i have paid what was required. Just over three weeks ago i received two demands for £270 as it is stated i have not paid the fine on time. I absolutely did not receive…
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Letter before claim
Hi all I received a letter before claim from Moorside legal. This is dated in September. I have not responded to this as there is no mention of a 30 day window which I have seen mentioned in the newbies thread, so I assumed it was not a ‘real’ letter before claim. I have not received anything since. Should I continue to…
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ECP Weavers Wharf PCN following Premier Inn stay - ticket purchased via Ring Go app
Hi, Following a a stay at the Premier in in Kidderminster I received a PCN from Euro Car Parks despite having bought the correct ticket using the Ring Go app. Before discovering this fantastic site I naively appealed to ECP straight away thinking that their system had not tied up the RingGo payment with the parking…
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PCN taking right turn.
Good afternoon expert, I have received a PCN on 29/10/2025 from Harrow council alleged contravention preforming a prohibited turn - NO Right Turn at Weston Drive at J/W Wetheral Drive. But there was no clear such warning or neither on the road marking. I need your valued expert advice how do I challenge it, please?
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Help please writing my defence. Updated!
Hello Everyone, I have read the newbies post and I believe this is the latest Defence template. Can someone confirm this please? Any tips on what to write within the gaps in bold below would be much appreciated as it’s information overload. I’m basically being accused of overstaying in a car park on private land. Please…
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Advice needed private parking ticket – mediation appointment (Euro Parking / Gladstones Solicitors)
Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate some guidance on what to expect and how to approach my upcoming mediation appointment for a private parking claim. Summary of my case: Claimant: Euro Parking Services Ltd Solicitor: Gladstones Solicitors Ltd Claim issued: 15 August 2025 via Civil National Business Centre (Northampton).…
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PCN Single Yellow Line
Hello guys, I parked on a single yellow line at Tunnel Avenue which is at Greenwich, and I received a fine from Royal Greenwich Council, there used to be no yellow line there and I was rushing so I didn’t check before I left. As for the evidence they provided it was just photos of the car and no signage was provided. Is…
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BW Legal - Instruction on behalf of Premier Park Ltd
Today (02/11/25), I have received a letter in the post (dated 17/10/25) from BW Legal, referring to a balance due for a PCN from 24/12/24. This is the first time that I have had any contact from any one in relation to this PCN. BW Legal are demanding payment of £170.00 by 21/11/25. How should I respond, bearing in mind…
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Aytoun Street Manchester - LOC Replied - DCBLegal
Hello, Struggling and looking for guidance and wisdom here. Received a Euro Car Parks parking charge issued 16/08/2024. Have previously always gotten away with leaving parking charge chases a couple times in the past, but on 18/06/2025 DCBLegal wrote to me with a letter of claim. I replied by email on 30/06/2025 with a PDF…
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Will DRP ever stop sending me fanmail?
I know there is the FAQ and I of course have no interest in paying DRP in any capacity at all. I just want to know if they will ever stop. I had a parking invoice around 7yr ago which I didn't pay, and never heard a bean same as most firms. 6 Years and 4 days later, (10, but dated that) I got a DRP letter that the firm had…
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PCN from Marketplace Shopping/Waitrose Car Park in Burgess Hill
Hello, I was visiting Burgess Hill and decided to go to Waitrose. Since it was a supermarket, I did not even think to look for how much/where to pay etc, and I did not notice any glaring signs with prices on. I was there 22 minutes and then left. A few days later I went and parked in a bay that had a sign (not all bays…
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PCN Court Claim DCBL
Hi, I received this claim forms this morning regarding a PCN that was issued in 2022. I have a picture of the sign on the car park from that time which i've attached. These signs werent changed until around 2023-24. I think they may not be compliant. An email was sent to DCBL in June stating the driver details, and these…
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Not exactly parking - Euro Car Parks
So i just received a notice to keeper for an overstay after hours in a sainsburys car park . I was there from just past midnight and stayed over 30 mintues .. apparently the limit is 10 minutes. BUT .. I was actually teaching my 18 year old son to drive so we never actually PARKED . Im guessing though that just staying on…
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Bit of a unique situation re a Private parking invoice
2 and 1/2 years ago I received a NTK from a car park that I had parked in whilst on holiday. However I disregarded this because the 'evidence' that was supplied was a photograph of a different car with a different VRM(obviously) to mine. Also, I didn't receive a invoice on my screen at the time of the alleged 'offence'. I…
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I have recieved parking tickets from 2020 come to me a couple months ago and this is what I’ve got
What should I put in my defence ?
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DCB Legal/MET Parking claim received
Hi guys/girls, My friend has received claim form Issue date 05/08/2025 (attached here) We have filed AoS using MCOL on 14/08/2025. She is registered keeper (driver wasn't reported yet) I was the driver. We need help with this case if possible.... Thank you very much
