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paid parking ticket in 2011...just been clamped in 2013 saying it hasn't been paid !

[Deleted User]
[Deleted User] Posts: 0 Newbie
Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
in Parking tickets, fines & parking
I remember that I paid a parking fine to the council in 2011 in cash...got a receipt.My car was clamped today and they said that the fine was outstanding.Of course I haven't the receipt anymore after this amount of time has passed.The clampers said that letters have been sent out to me...but I haven't received a thing ! Now they say it's going to cost £350 to release the car...and £30 per day if it isn't.Any suggestions ??????I

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  • HappyMJ
    HappyMJ Posts: 21,115 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Go to the council and complain....or pay the money to get car and then complain.
    :footie:
    :p Regular savers earn 6% interest (HSBC, First Direct, M&S) :p Loans cost 2.9% per year (Nationwide) = FREE money. :p
  • Stroma
    Stroma Posts: 7,971 Forumite
    Uniform Washer
    Yes go to baliffadviceonline they can help you for a small fee of about £10 or so. Also try https://www.pepipoo.com on this. Have you changed address lately ? You need to contact the council on this tell them you have paid cash at their desk and ask about unallocated money at that time.
    When posting a parking issue on MSE do not reveal any information that may enable PPCs to identify you. They DO monitor the forum.
    We don't need the following to help you.
    Name, Address, PCN Number, Exact Date Of Incident, Date On Invoice, Reg Number, Vehicle Picture, The Time You Entered & Left Car Park, Or The Amount of Time You Overstayed.
    :beer: Anti Enforcement Hobbyist Member :beer:
  • spacey2012
    spacey2012 Posts: 5,836 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I would cut it off.
    If it has been placed illegally, it is not criminal damage.
    Be happy...;)
  • Buzby
    Buzby Posts: 8,275 Forumite
    You don't say where this happened, but in Scotland this is the only legitimate method to disable a vehicle, and it is done by Sheriff Officers with the full authority of the court.

    It would be better to pay up sooner, then take the receipt you get to the Council and get the matter investigated.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0 Newbie
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    was in wales
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0 Newbie
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    went back to council ...as they trolled through their records...again...they found the record...and all was dropped against me and I didn't have to pay a thing.
  • Stroma
    Stroma Posts: 7,971 Forumite
    Uniform Washer
    Well done a great result, make sure you get it in writing though ;)
    When posting a parking issue on MSE do not reveal any information that may enable PPCs to identify you. They DO monitor the forum.
    We don't need the following to help you.
    Name, Address, PCN Number, Exact Date Of Incident, Date On Invoice, Reg Number, Vehicle Picture, The Time You Entered & Left Car Park, Or The Amount of Time You Overstayed.
    :beer: Anti Enforcement Hobbyist Member :beer:
  • broonbear
    broonbear Posts: 195 Forumite
    bet the clampers are going mental, pmsl
  • Stroma
    Stroma Posts: 7,971 Forumite
    Uniform Washer
    Incidentally if you have incurred any costs at on this, like taxi fares, or any out of pocket expenses make sure the council covers it, after all they caused this problem by their mistakes
    When posting a parking issue on MSE do not reveal any information that may enable PPCs to identify you. They DO monitor the forum.
    We don't need the following to help you.
    Name, Address, PCN Number, Exact Date Of Incident, Date On Invoice, Reg Number, Vehicle Picture, The Time You Entered & Left Car Park, Or The Amount of Time You Overstayed.
    :beer: Anti Enforcement Hobbyist Member :beer:
  • maninthestreet
    maninthestreet Posts: 16,127 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    spacey2012 wrote: »
    I would cut it off.
    If it has been placed illegally, it is not criminal damage.

    This is NOT good advice....
    "You were only supposed to blow the bl**dy doors off!!"
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