Parking ticket in hospital

moonrakerz

McKneff wrote: »

It probably wont even be a solicitors letter

Don't you mean "a solicitor's" letter ? ;);)

unholyangel

lucylucky wrote: »

Parking is a big issue for most hospitals. I think there are only two left in Scotland that charge for parking, Ninewells in Dundee and GRI.

(Having just checked I see that Ninewells charge disabled parkers too)

There are plenty of others who hand out "penalty notices" when parked for longer than x hours though.

Last year a close friend of mine was taken to Stirling Royal H.D.U. and because we had been made aware he probably wouldnt make it, we wanted to be there just in case (i was his next of kin in Scotland as his kids live in England).

What the nurses told us was that they do make exceptions for such circumstances. And if we had received one, tbh i would have thought it worth it (although i should point out in Stirling i think it would be an official parking notice - AFAIK its not a private carpark) but worrying about a parking fine when a loved one is in critical condition is, quite frankly, the last thing anyone shoud have to worry about.

lucylucky

unholyangel wrote: »

There are plenty of others who hand out "penalty notices" when parked for longer than x hours though.

Last year a close friend of mine was taken to Stirling Royal H.D.U. and because we had been made aware he probably wouldnt make it, we wanted to be there just in case (i was his next of kin in Scotland as his kids live in England).

What the nurses told us was that they do make exceptions for such circumstances. And if we had received one, tbh i would have thought it worth it (although i should point out in Stirling i think it would be an official parking notice - AFAIK its not a private carpark) but worrying about a parking fine when a loved one is in critical condition is, quite frankly, the last thing anyone shoud have to worry about.

Very true and if that is what hey are then they can be ignored.

I had to park in a car park for 14 hours when I thought a relative was close to death. They survived and I didn't get a ticket either:D

unholyangel

lucylucky wrote: »

Very true and if that is what hey are then they can be ignored.

I had to park in a car park for 14 hours when I thought a relative was close to death. They survived and I didn't get a ticket either:D

I was at S.R.I. every day for nearly 2 weeks. So i was quite suprised i didnt get one.

Dave101t

well they CAN pursue you through the courts, those saying you are scot free arent quite correct. its just they are unlikely to.

unholyangel

Dave101t wrote: »

well they CAN pursue you through the courts, those saying you are scot free arent quite correct. its just they are unlikely to.

Bearing in mind these notices are always sent to the registered keeper when in fact any alleged "contract" would have been made with the driver and that the registered keeper is under no obligation to identify the driver to private parking companies.

Also the only things i can find online is to say that private companies can only claim for direct loss. For example if it is a free car park, they cant claim damages at all. If it is £2 a hour and you overstay by one hour, they can claim £2. Of course this is just from searching and not from any personal experience/professional knowledge.

http://whatastate.org.uk/car-parking-penalties

lucylucky

Dave101t wrote: »

well they CAN pursue you through the courts, those saying you are scot free arent quite correct. its just they are unlikely to.

They may take you to court but a quick search on this site will show that the chances are less than remote. They will of course write to the RK with all sorts of threats. These should be ignored.

naz101

i hav e just checked and the ticket has been issued by C P Limited

Reggie_Rebel

Keep a folder and ignore everything. Check the Parking Board for confirmation

DVardysShadow

naz101 wrote: »

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However, I also have to travel to another hospital which has a 4 hr rule, which is bad for me as when I am there I need to spend more than 4 hrs at a time. I am not entitled to a parking permit as I am not a permanent member of staff.

Today after being told by a member of staff, I stupidly parked in the temp staff car park, stating I am a locum and was told to park here.
I now have a £20 parking ticket as it doesnt matter what I was told,, no parking permit was visible.
When I questionned what I should do as the operations I perform can take much longer than 4 hrs, I was told they do not cater for people like me so I need to take my chances.

I am outraged - and I think you should follow through on my reason for being outraged.

I do not want a surgeon carrying out a 4 hour operation to be worrying about a parking ticket - or hurrying an operation in order to avoid a £20 ticket.

I don't know where you take it, but it is along the lines of Health and Safety or Clinical Standards.