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Parking charge notice, vehicle control services limited
I've recently recieved 2 parking fines for parking on private land without a permit. I was given permission from a shop who used to own it but now the circumstances have changed without me knowing. I'd of paid the fine but what they have done is to issue me 2 tickets within the space of a couple of hours. When seeing the…
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Saba parking fine... but no Saba sign!
Hi all, any guidance appreciated... I was parked for a short amount of time on the approach road to Finchley Central station car park - exactly where the Mercedes is in this Streetview image (https : //!!!!!!.com/ycmjrhvy) - and received a fine for "Failing to display a valid staff E-permit". I previously had a permit but…
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Civil Enforcement LTD defence statement
Hi Guys, I have been issued a claim from Civil Enforcment limited. Claim was issued 28/10/2025 AOS was submitted on MCOL 02/11/2025 Particulars of claim: Claim for money relating to a parking charge for breach of contract terms/conditions for parking in a private car park (cp) managed by claimant . Drivers may only park…
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Group Nexus – Waterfields Retail Park Watford – keys locked in car, genuine breakdown (help needed)
Hi all, I’m new here and this is my first parking charge, so I’m trying to figure out what to do. On 11/11/25 I parked at Waterfields Retail Park, Watford. The car park has a 2-hour limit. I arrived at 12:05 pm and planned to leave around 12:50 pm. When I put my shopping bag on the passenger seat (with my car keys inside),…
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Euro car parks & dcb legal witness statement help.
Have been using the site for guidance so far for a parking charge from April 21. i wasn’t the driver of the car at the time and was wondering what my best options for my witness statement would be for this situation. I’m at the N180 stage and just about to email my copies to the court and dcb.
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NPC DBCL Claim
Good afternoon everyone, And thanks to all contributors for their unevaluable inputs, in particular the regular ones. Conscious same information is often repeated over and over I spent a fair amount of time on the forum doing my homework but would like your thoughts on my case to be sure I'm on the right path. A bit of…
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Euro Car Parks/DCB Legal - Defence help
Hi all, I am looking to use a standard defence template (the one in the post by shahib_02) for a court claim from Euro Car Parks/DCB Legal for reason "Your Vehicle Was Parked Longer Than The Maximum Period Allowed". The "pcn" was from 2022 from Priory Retail Park in Colliers Wood London - granted I incorrectly ignored a…
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Moorside Legal- question about timeframes
Hello all- thanks for the wealth of inform on this site, it’s very useful and reassuring to know so many people are fighting these scams successfully! I have a question about Moorside legal and time frames in which they tend to reach each stage. I had a letter of claim dated 6th June this year, I replied via email as per…
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APCOA - Triple threat
Slightly odd situation, looking for welcome advice. I have trawled through the forums and as you will see I'm mid-process with some of this, but it keeps getting stranger. All tickets received at Chiltern Rail - Haddenham & Thame Parkway car park. Disclaimer - I am aware some of this is my fault. The first two PCN's were…
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POFA compliant from Horizon?
A family member has fallen foul of a Horizon Parking trap. It is in the process of being appealed but given recent forum threads about the scammer's parking notices not being POFA compliant could I ask forum regulars to cast an eye over the back of the notice and comment on whether it fails to comply or not Many thanks
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Horizon | Gladstones | Court
Hi, Couple of questions if I may. I'm preparing a defence for a claim by Horizon/Gladstones for a parking overstay. On the day in question, my wife parked in a supermarket car park, shopped at the supermarket (we have evidence) and came to visit me in a nearby hospital. I was in intensive care at the time (fully…
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Stansted drop-off charge appeal
Hello, I received an NTK related to use of express touch-down / drop-off zone at Stansted airport an I plan to appeal on the basis that this is not relevant land under POFA 2012 sch4. I am not going to identify myself (or anyone else) as the driver. I would very much appreciate your thoughts and advice on the following: 1.…
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Regis Road - Road Disguised as Car Park
I received a PCN for "Obstructive Parking" in Regis Road NW5. My car was pictured as being stationary for just over five minutes in an area that was not marked by double yellow lines and was not a parking bay. From a non technical point of view the car was clearly not causing an obstruction. And if it was I was in the…
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witness statement time
Just got a letter through from the courts with a date so I'm preparing my witness statement now. currently they want around £260. Just recently after I received the last letter, DCBLegal emailed me offering me to settle for 35 quid. As tempting as it was (not really) I've just ignored it. The PCN is for my Mrs so I'm doing…
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PoFA compliant??
Hi all. Is this fine PoFA compliant? Are there grounds to get it thrown out? I didn't even park, I drove in there to take a phone call and then left. Any help to get this thrown out ASAP would be greatly appreciated
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Use of data from previous case
Being careful not to give much away here but I think it’s enough. Previous case with one of the scammers which went to court and was won by the keeper thanks in no small part to many of you, thanks. In the communication of the bundle a very specific, single purpose email address was used incorporating the court case…
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UK CPM postal PCN – keeper lives abroad – timeline & next steps advise please
Hi all, I’d really appreciate some advice. I’ve read the NEWBIES thread and followed the guidance so far. Background * I live/work outside the UK. I visited in September 2025 and left on 3 Oct 2025. * I did not receive any PCN before leaving on 3 Oct. * I first became aware of the PCN on 1 Nov 2025 when a relative…
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**** IMPORTANT: BEFORE YOU POST - Personal info in posts.
It continues to amaze and worry me how much possibly identifying information posters asking for help re: private parking tickets put in their posts. The private parking companies do read these forums, and some posters are leaving information in their posts which could identify their case, and this could lead to problems…
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Parking fine using EV charger
I’ve been advised to start a new thread (newbie here!) In Fort William at a Premier Inn there was a fast charger showed up on my Charging App so we went to use. Saw no signage about any car park restrictions, genuinely. Then out of the blue got a letter from ParkMaven (?!) with £160 charge!!! I appealed with attached…
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UKCPM / BW LEGAL Residential Car Park Court Claim Defence Help
Hi All, I've received a Court Claim from BWLegal / UKCPM for parking in the residential car park where I live. The letters are addressed to my address which is where the alleged breach occurred. I stay with family. I am currently drafting my defence. I'm thinking about copying some of the elements from this post. What do I…
