Private Parking Tickets discussion

Orford

I recently received a parking ticket - i was wondering whether this would have an effect on my car insurance in the future

and also whether the ticket is linked to my name?

I need a CRB check soon and was wondering whether this would pop up?

No, no & no

philblue

i need some reassuring plz guys i have just recived a parking notice charge stuck on my car windscreen for parking in a disabled parking space outside b&Q there was no other spaces btw it was issued by (UK CPS LTD HUDDERSFIELD) the fine is for £100 or £60 if payed within 14days on the ticket it says fist observed at 15.20 and the fine was issued at 1525 i dont have £60 as am not working and looking through some of the threads alot of other have had the same dealings with the same low life ppl who run and work for these companys advice on what to do would be reassuring thanx

trisontana

philblue wrote: »

i need some reassuring plz guys i have just recived a parking notice charge stuck on my car windscreen for parking in a disabled parking space outside b&Q there was no other spaces btw it was issued by (UK CPS LTD HUDDERSFIELD) the fine is for £100 or £60 if payed within 14days on the ticket it says fist observed at 15.20 and the fine was issued at 1525 i dont have £60 as am not working and looking through some of the threads alot of other have had the same dealings with the same low life ppl who run and work for these companys advice on what to do would be reassuring thanx

The usual advice. Just ignore. It's not a fine and the blue badge scheme does not apply to private car parks. You have done nothing wrong and you have not broken any laws.

Coupon-mad

trisontana wrote: »

The usual advice. Just ignore. It's not a fine and the blue badge scheme does not apply to private car parks. You have done nothing wrong and you have not broken any laws.

Seconded, please be reassured and in particular get familiar with what sort of rubbish letters they will send you, see this thread & all links:

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=2214803

Forewarned is forearmed, each letter can be happily ignored in the absence of actual sealed Court papers - which won't arrive. Live your life and just collect the letters to show the scam to friends, that's what I do with mine.

Sir_Roger_deLodger

Take note of the above posts, it is good advice. If you become worried by any threatening letters post back here for reassurance.

trisontana

There is an article in the "Money" section of today's Times naming and shaming companies that target disabled and elderly people with their products, such as mobility scooters and adjustable beds. Perhaps private parking companies could be added to that list.

From reading on here it seems that some elderly people, when they receive private parking tickets, get really frightened with all that talk of court proceedings and bailiffs and pay up. This is because they grew up in a different era when you could usually trust the correspondence that drop through your door, and there weren't all these sorts of scams around.

worried_student_2

Thanks for the advice, not that I was losing any sleep but getting a little worried as the letters do look official-guess that's their scare tactics..

I shall be totally ignoring any letters unless a court letter pops up, even then as the car park is a member of the BPA i'll enjoy defending myself in court as they did not have any sign-age at the entrance to the car park...a requirement by the BPA!!!

peter_the_piper

Don't hold your breath about court, mostly its a wet dream on their part.

Sir_Roger_deLodger

worried_student wrote: »

I shall be totally ignoring any letters unless a court letter pops up, even then as the car park is a member of the BPA i'll enjoy defending myself in court as they did not have any sign-age at the entrance to the car park...a requirement by the BPA!!!

The BPA is just a club organised by the parking companies, their "rules" mean b***** all. Not that it makes any difference, they wont be going near a court.

trisontana

An offshoot of the BPA is The Institute of Parking Professionals. I wonder who it is aimed at, surely not the thugs who patrol private car parks?

You can tell what sort of outfit it is when you see this sort of nonsense on its website:-

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4 A higher profile – your membership status can add extra critical depth in your pursuit of excellence in parking
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