Parking tickets, fines & parking

https://oaklegalservices.co.uk/ This seems to be what ZZPS will be trading as will be interesting to see if we get any claims from them. I suspect the process wont change and we wont see many claims from them

Hi all, I followed the process to fight a PCN from DCB legal (in reality I was at fault and was 13 minutes over) went to mediation and I stuck to my guns with a 20 quid offer to settle- not even remotely expecting them to go for it, 4 counter offers later and they came all the way down to 20 quid, no cost contribution,…

Hi Guys, So just last Thursday I discovered that I had a default CCJ lodged against me. The only reason I knew about this was due to a debt recovery agency sending a postal letter to me. At once I started to do my research and write up my Witness Statement as well as my Order. Address A - Haven't lived in there for 2…

Hi everyone, I’ve received a County Court claim from DCB Legal acting on behalf of UK Parking Control Ltd. The original parking charge was issued after I parked in a disabled bay while making a delivery in a van. I used the bay mainly because it made access easier for unloading. After the delivery I went to grab some food…

Hello, I received a private PCN operating for manchester metrolink after not realising I'm not supposed to leave my car in the car park (sale station) after operation hours (whoops). I've read the newbie post and this post where from the same company the appeal was successful: I'm very new to any kind of appealing parking…

Yes it was foolish. I don't deny. Car Park was practically empty and I went far from other cars. But I was over the line :# Do I have any chance to appeal at all? Cheers

Hi everyone 👋 I'm a Newbie as of today and desperately need help with a PCN from Civil Enforcement Ltd which has now reached the small claims track stage. I have returned the N180 form and emailed a copy to the Claimants legal team and in return and on the same day ( without a court allocation date ) they sent me their…

I am representing a relative re a private parking ticket that she got for not entering her VRN in the machine when entering a pub. The parking company are relying on Beavis, and I would dearly love to have access to as many judgments as I can get hold of that rebut the findings of the Supreme court when there is no free…

Hi, Settled at mediation last week for £40 with Euro Car Parks. Letter provided by mediation service has no details on how to pay ECP!? Please help.

Hi, I received a PCN through the post about stopping in a box junction even though I thought I cleared it. Is this worth appealing or have they got me bang to rights here? I couldnt concentrate because my kids were low on blood sugar and doing my nut (we've all been there right?)

Basically I parked at a shopping centre lot for 14 minutes without paying before leaving. I got a pcn letter from smart parking and I appealed the pcn stating “Your Notice to Keeper does not comply with the mandatory requirements of Schedule 4 of the Protection of Freedoms Act (PoFA) 2012. Amongst a number of failures you…

Hello all, I have been going through the motions like so many others in relation to 'No Stopping' allegation at Gateway House, Manchester Piccadilly Station. I have received x2 PCN (Parking Charge Notices) from UKCPS for alleged 'No Stopping' in a controlled area at Gateway House, Manchester Piccadilly. I have appealed…

Hello, I recently entered an ECP car park and the ANPR camera clocked me driving in at 13:37. In the time before paying I was searching for a space and then, unfortunately, my son was crying a lot so I had to spend some time settling him down, before then going over to one of the parking signs and ensure I'd got the…

Hi all, hoping for some advice on what to do next. First time poster, long time lurker. I received a PCN from CUP Enforcement at a site called Gnome House three times in a short time period. I submitted an appeal using the blue template from the sticky newbie thread, identifying myself as the keeper of the vehicle, but did…

Hello, I just wanted some assistance with whether my knowledge on dealing with this parking charge is correct, I'm 39 weeks pregnant and right now my brain is frazzled. I've read the newbies thread, are we following the correct plan of actions? We just reviewed a letter for dcbl telling us of an unpaid parking charge at an…

Hello, I have read through the newbies thread as regards how to respond to PPC's, however, this incident occurred in 2021 and is now being chased by DCBL for their client and has gotten to County Court Claim stage. I have completed the AoS on MCOL as per advice given on this forum. I am currently using the template defence…

Hi MSE, Received a County Court Claim Notice dated 09.12 don't believe this is in relation to the others and expect a lot more to come. The letter claims I owe the sum of £447.48, as I have not paid or agreed to a suitable resolution. Is this a forewarning letter that a claim is on its way? 

Hi, I used a meet and greet company to park at Manchest airport terminal 2 on the 19th May 2026 as I'm disabled. I was travelling with my friend who had a stroke in our foreign hotel 2 days before we were due to fly home and was admitted into intensive care. You can imagine, I was out of my mind with worry. Her husband…

Hi, I've followed the procedures outlined in the FAQ and Newbies posts; I sent an initial MSE template letter of the many months ago (the incident was 12/10/24), and I have now recieved a 'Letter Before Action - claim for debt unpaid parking charge notice' from Civil Enforcement. I have composed another template reply, but…

Dear Team, I received a Letter of Claim, dated 26th March 2026, from dcb legal and then a claim form with an issue date of 28th April 2026. Prior to this, I also received a 'Solicitors Reminder Letter-Unpaid Parking Charge' from dcb legal, dated February 2024, but ignored it as it looked to be a scam. I have submitted an…