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BBC Radio 2 - M'way Service Station PPCs

Hi all,

Radio 2's Jeremy Vine programme is about to discuss PPCs at motorway service stations who [STRIKE]fine[/STRIKE] invoice motorists who take a nap as advised by the Highway Code and overstay their welcome.

Perhaps now is the time for the more vocal of you to call or txt in to the programme to educate millions of listeners as to the legality of these PCNs. Jeremy already used the 'f' word on air, so we should set the record straight :)

The article is expected to be broadcast around 12:30pm and you can listen live here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/radio2/

Call in on 0500 288291 or text the show on 88291. Calls are free from most landlines, though some networks and mobile operators will charge. Texts cost your standard message rate, though check with provider for exact costs.

Comments

  • king100
    king100 Posts: 1,565 Forumite
    They are stating they are fines and not invoices, have emailed them twice concerning this.
    I all have learnt is from others on many sites.
    Seek legal help if unsure.
    Dont pay Private Parking tickets - they are mere invoices.

    PRESS THANKS
    }
  • king100
    king100 Posts: 1,565 Forumite
    Yeah website got a mention welcome all those that listen to radio 2, ill wait for the rush.
    I all have learnt is from others on many sites.
    Seek legal help if unsure.
    Dont pay Private Parking tickets - they are mere invoices.

    PRESS THANKS
    }
  • DaveF327
    DaveF327 Posts: 1,161 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 1 September 2010 at 3:31PM
    Well done to the listener "Austin" who got his view in just as the programme ended. He quoted on behalf of MSE posters that the invoices are unenforcable.

    You can listen again here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b00tly3r
    The relevant part is at 0:31:50. The most useful point of view is given at 1:00:03
  • Fergie76
    Fergie76 Posts: 2,293 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Was there any response to that, Dave?
  • king100
    king100 Posts: 1,565 Forumite
    Fergie76 wrote: »
    Was there any response to that, Dave?


    Yup Vine couldent verify it.
    I all have learnt is from others on many sites.
    Seek legal help if unsure.
    Dont pay Private Parking tickets - they are mere invoices.

    PRESS THANKS
    }
  • trisontana
    trisontana Posts: 9,472 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    king100 wrote: »
    Yup Vine couldent verify it.

    You should have pointed him towards that Watchdog paper aeroplane clip.
    What part of "A whop bop-a-lu a whop bam boo" don't you understand?
  • king100
    king100 Posts: 1,565 Forumite
    I emailed twice and sent text to that affect.
    I all have learnt is from others on many sites.
    Seek legal help if unsure.
    Dont pay Private Parking tickets - they are mere invoices.

    PRESS THANKS
    }
  • AlexisV
    AlexisV Posts: 1,890 Forumite
    Mind you, some of shocking TV Licencing threats the BBC send out almost makes CP Plus seem reasonable.
  • anewman
    anewman Posts: 9,200 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 1 September 2010 at 4:48PM
    When "BBC experts" on issues such as these are the likes of Dom Littlewood it does make you wonder.

    I can't believe how ignorant and arrogant these journalists are.
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