We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

IMPORTANT: Please make sure your posts do not contain any personally identifiable information (both your own and that of others). When uploading images, please take care that you have redacted all personal information including number plates, reference numbers and QR codes (which may reveal vehicle information when scanned).
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide

fpn issued but it was not this car

pat_b
pat_b Posts: 4 Newbie
in Parking tickets, fines & parking
A friend of my son has a fpn for an offence in Hull and he lives in Hertfordshire, never been to Hull. He wrote and explained this but they say the penalty must stand and he has to complete Part B which may mean going to court. Anyone have any advice.

Comments

  • bargepole
    bargepole Posts: 3,238 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    pat_b wrote: »
    A friend of my son has a fpn for an offence in Hull and he lives in Hertfordshire, never been to Hull. He wrote and explained this but they say the penalty must stand and he has to complete Part B which may mean going to court. Anyone have any advice.
    Sorry the crystal ball is on the blink again. What sort of offence? Who is the FPN from, council, police or what? What evidence do they claim to have?

    I have been providing assistance, including Lay Representation at Court hearings (current score: won 57, lost 14), to defendants in parking cases for over 5 years. I have an LLB (Hons) degree, and have a Graduate Diploma in Civil Litigation from CILEx. However, any advice given on these forums by me is NOT formal legal advice, and I accept no liability for its accuracy.
  • pat_b
    pat_b Posts: 4 Newbie
    Sorry am new to this. Its from Humberside police for a parking offence, given by tracing the number plate.
  • juliescot
    juliescot Posts: 1,433 Forumite
    pat_b wrote: »
    Sorry am new to this. Its from Humberside police for a parking offence, given by tracing the number plate.

    Could well be faked plates.
    Similar thing happened to FIL. He was able to show that the car using the plates was the wrong make, and somewhat more importantly that he was driving the real one in Spain at the time.
  • bargepole
    bargepole Posts: 3,238 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    pat_b wrote: »
    Sorry am new to this. Its from Humberside police for a parking offence, given by tracing the number plate.
    OK, Police issued parking tickets will go to Magistrates' Court if not paid. Make sure he keeps a copy of letters sent, and try and get some proof the car was in Herts, not Humberside, at the time of the alleged offence. Enter a plea of Not Guilty.

    If the CPS are stupid enough to continue with a prosecution, he must go to Hull and defend it, using his evidence to get the case dismissed. Then claim costs from central funds for travelling to Hull (return mileage @ 45p per mile) plus all postage, stationery, phone calls etc.

    If Humberside police want to waste public funds, make the b***ers pay through the nose.

    I have been providing assistance, including Lay Representation at Court hearings (current score: won 57, lost 14), to defendants in parking cases for over 5 years. I have an LLB (Hons) degree, and have a Graduate Diploma in Civil Litigation from CILEx. However, any advice given on these forums by me is NOT formal legal advice, and I accept no liability for its accuracy.
  • Neil_B
    Neil_B Posts: 1,360 Forumite
    pat_b wrote: »
    Sorry am new to this. Its from Humberside police for a parking offence, given by tracing the number plate.

    I thought someone made it clear you need to give proper detail.

    Too vague. What 'offence'.

    Important cos the Police are not responsible for enforement in Hull!
    -
    It could only possibly be 'obstruction' I think.
This discussion has been closed.
★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 354.4K Banking & Borrowing
  • 254.4K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 455.4K Spending & Discounts
  • 247.3K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 604.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 178.4K Life & Family
  • 261.6K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.
Update Your Picture