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Letter of claim: CE LTD response to claimant
At the point of letter of claim before CCJ request. I have writing a draft email response to send to the claimant/solicitor/in this case the operator CE LTD, please see below. The contravention of said breach of contract occurred in a GP practice parking area, while attending an appointment with the GP. GP will not engage…
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PCN - Napier Parking at Station Hill , Chippenham
Hi everyone, As keeper I've received a PCN from Napier Parking for a 6 minute stop in the Station Car park ( also shared with Sainsbury's) This is a very small car park of about 20-30 spaces. The driver collected someone from the station and didn't look to put a ticket on as the signs weren't clear and they said that they…
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Letter before claim - moorside legal
Hi all, looking for some advice on how to proceed with a letter before claim from moorside legal. Background story; received a parking ticket in my own flat parking space after permit 'not displayed' back in 2022, permit was on drivers seat. Initially disputed the claim with the parking company but was obviously rejected.…
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PCN Overstay
hello guys, So I got a PCN from DCB legal (for Euro Car Parks) because I stayed over the stated time. I actually use the gym for the car park and my car broke down (issue with the key) so I couldn't move it until the following day. I actually contacted the owners of the gym but they told me it's a different company I'd…
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I have a HM Courts & Tribunals letter.
I previously ignored all their letters since I'm a resident but I suspect my parking permit wasn't visible at the time. As I understood it, private parking companies have no legitimate legal standing but now I'm been taken to court. Given that I am indeed in possession of a permit, what would be the best way to avoid…
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Received a Claim Form from DCB Legal on behalf of Euro Car Parks
DCB Legal are claiming on behalf of Euro Car Parks for an incident where my partner paid for her car parking ticket but left slightly after the parking end time that was displayed on the ticket. I recently successfully defended 3 PCNs in court for a road which claimed to be a car park thanks to help on here. This is a…
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PARKING PCN. PRIVATE LAND. NOT ACTUALLY A CAR PARK
In Exeter as you approach the court building the road changes from registered highway to private land. An A4 sign above a 5mph speed sign showing a P notifies of this 'private land' in very small writing. There are no other indicators at all. The estate has the road running through it for approx 150m and various office…
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UKCPS refusing to give POPLA code ?
Hi everyone, apologies for posting a new thread but I am unsure of my next steps. I received a letter from UKCPS for a £100 penalty with a discounted rate of £60 if I paid within 14 days. I immediately appealed the penalty on the grounds of confusing and misleading parking signs and the only method of payment (Ringo)…
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Euro Car Park fine appeal at gas station
Hi I received a fine from Euro Cark Park for when I stopped at an Esso Gas Station for a flat tire and I was at the Air Pumps at the front next to the shop for around 35min. I appealed the fine with card statement showing the charge from the air pump, invoice from service on the same day fixing my punctured tire and I…
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Counterclaim - Civil Enforcement Ibis Hounslow - WON £500
Hi all. I’ve recently been sent a claim form from the Civil National Business Centre, claimant is Civil Enforcement Ltd from Liverpool, re an unpaid parking charge at Ibis Budget Hounslow. funny thing is I did not use or enter the car park at any point, I simply carried out a U turn on the main public road, and during that…
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APNR?
Had a letter saying, states 09/01/26 @ 16.33 from LDK Group Ltd. Failed to make valid payment (MNPR) No leave time or photo showing. Just 16.33.. (BPA/IPC members) require a 5-minute grace period for ANPR-monitored car parks. This allows drivers to enter, read signs, and leave or pay without being issued an immediate fine,…
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Smart Parking
Has anyone ever been taken to a civil court in Scotland for one parking charge notice issued by Smart Parking? A friend has one. Totally unfair situation. He could appeal to the company but he's very ill
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Company car SMARTPARKING NTK
Hi all I did some research on this one but I'm just coming up blank so I'm asking. I have my own LTD company and I got a NTK for overstaying free parking from Smart Parking. It's addressed to my company. It looks POFA compliant it's within 14 days unfortunately and looks like all the right wording. What's the best way to…
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Recieved my Hearing letter at local court
I have received my hearing date which will be on the 9th April 2026 at 10:00 and have to submit my witness statements and such by 4th March. It's Euro Car Parks and DCB Legal, do you think they will file a discontinuation from DCB Legal before this date or will they drag it out to the hearing?
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Charging EV, but hit with hidden "parking charge"
Out of the blue (ie without any prior notice) I have received a Notice to Keeper. It details the date of an alleged incident, and a "Date issued" of 56 days later (though it actually arrived 66 days after). The event relates to my use of a charging station for less than 45 minutes to recharge my EV en route. I most…
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QDR Sols - Ninewells, Dundee - Employee with Permit : Updated Mar 26
Hi there, So I work in Ninewells, we own permits and I have received two tickets for "permit not visible". I received the initial Saba Parking letter and promptly threw it out a window. ZZPS then of course decided to get included and I did the same thing with the "admin charge" nonsense. Then they sent a Keeper letter to…
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Parkingeye ASDA using attached community centre - failed to register vehicle
Hi everyone, So a bit of a complex one. There is a community centre attached to the ASDA in my local town which ASDA has granted authority for use of its car park past the 3 hour limit if needed. The appellant is also a blue badge holder. In order for this to be valid, the users of the centre need to scan a QR code in…
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Smart Parking Northern Ireland
Hi all I received a 'final reminder' from Smart Parking a couple of weeks ago demanding £150 but don't seem to have received earlier correspondence from them. So I emailed them to ask what the previous letter(s) might have said. There is no phone number. They didn't reply. I can't afford to pay £150 to be honest but I also…
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How should an overseas visitor deal with a PCN notice from Parking Eye?
Hello from a country outside the UK I am wondering if some of you good folks who are more informed than me about UK parking fines can offer some advice. Here's the summary of my situation: Visted the UK in October 2025 and hired a car Stopped in at a supermarket, where parking payment is run by Parking Eye Paid for the…
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Made payment, got confirmation - no payment taken
My wife and I parked in Bakewell yesterday evening. Downloaded the app, confirmed the SMS code and paid using G-pay. The service provider is Pay-By-Phone and the fee £1.30. This morning I checked the payment and nothing had been taken. Despite this, I have confirmation and the app shows a payment of £1.30. I rang…
