Parking stories in the press

bazster

All the barrier bit states is that where there's a barrier then they can immobilise the vehicle by closing the barrier (assuming the driver has consented, which presumably means that there were warning signs that the driver should've seen). It don't say they can clamp the car.

Seems clear enough to me.

The_Slithy_Tove

Here's another demonstration of ignorance from both the journalist and the disablility campaigner (and Paralympian) mentioned in the story. Going on about "illegal" use of disabled parking spaces at supermarkets.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-19368150
They seem to be seemlessly merging public and private parking and trating them the same.

LincolnshireYokel

Ah yes but thats the BBC, they have taken the EUgeld and are already part of the money making conspiracy. You dont expect even half the truth from the BBC.

peter_the_piper

bazster wrote: »

All the barrier bit states is that where there's a barrier then they can immobilise the vehicle by closing the barrier (assuming the driver has consented, which presumably means that there were warning signs that the driver should've seen). It don't say they can clamp the car.

Seems clear enough to me.

Which is the same as now really, I've often seen signs "Gates close at 22.00 and reopen at 08.00 "

I-LOV-MONEY

This seems a good one. Obviously the PPC are using their employees to write letters to the press now !

http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/reading/articles/2012/08/24/62131-investigation-over-car-park-spy-claims/

ManxRed

PPCs jump on these articles' comments section with monotonous regularity. The same post usually appears within hours - "People who park illegally deserve everything they get" or similar.

Half_way

although this is not technicaly a press item, its on the CAB advice (Scotland ) website

Parking on private land

If you park on private land, such as a supermarket car park or a privately owned multi-story car park, you will have entered into a contract with the landowner. If there are signs displayed in the car park setting out rules for using the car park, then these are the terms of the contract. If any of these rules are broken, then the car park owner can take steps to enforce them. There is often a parking operating company managing the car park for the owner or landlord.
NHS boards are responsible for the management of NHS car parking facilities. There may be a private car park operator managing the car parking facilities on behalf of the NHS board.
If you park on private land without permission from the owner, or breach any conditions imposed by the owner, then the owner or someone authorised by them, may give you a parking ticket. This might look like an official fixed penalty but it isn't one. It's a notice that the owner of the car park or the private car park operator intends to take you to a civil court, and will offer to let you pay the fine to settle the case out of court. This is a civil matter, not a criminal one.
Landowners and car park operators do not need licences to issue parking tickets. It is an unregulated business although many car park operators are members of the British Parking Association.

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http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/scotland/consumer_s/consumer_cars_and_other_vehicles_e/consumer_driving_and_parking_e/consumer_parking_tickets_s/parking_tickets_on_private_land_s.htm

bazster

peter_the_piper wrote: »

Which is the same as now really, I've often seen signs "Gates close at 22.00 and reopen at 08.00 "

Indeed. I guess they had to write it into the act otherwise the act would've prevented people from closing their own barriers!

trisontana

How to fight a parking ticket

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/caradvice/honestjohn/9511938/How-to-fight-a-parking-ticket.html

I phoned the British Parking Association and was asked to send details. BPA suggested I pay the penalty and then sue APCOA in the small claims court, which seems like a sledgehammer to crack a nut.
PH, via email

I advised PH to challenge APCOA to take him to court, where he would vigorously defend the case and countersue for his wasted time. The company backed down.

I great bit of advice from the BPA (not!)

BASFORDLAD

Thats the BPA trying to help fill the coffers of their buddies.

Try harder please Steve Clark n co