The UK Parking Patrol Office

Bampa58

Recieved a notice from the above company with a charge for 'Dropping off/Picking up in a restricted area' in the roads around the airport. I'm a cab driver and was dropping passengers at the Hilton Hotel @ Newcastle Airport. The barrier to the hotel entrance was down and no one answered when I buzzed to gain entrance. I had no choice but to let the passengers out at the barrier. I then had to reverse back to get out. This is not a parking ticket as such but the company are demanding money. Is this legal?

Stroma

What this is a pathetic attempt to force money from you, this should be ignored as its an impersonation of authority, the grandiose name of this company makes you think they an authority to issue penalties, they don't its that simple.

If the vehicle is yours and you're not a strapper just ignore is the best option, if its gone to your office and you are worried about the letters going to them, just pop the company an email saying you were responsible for the vehicle on that day, here is my name and address, I deny liability to your company, if you turn down this appeal I require a popla verification code within 35 days of this appeal.

spacey2012

They can ask you for anything Legally, even the fillings from your teeth.
They can sue you if you refuse.
But they wont win, because you dont owe them anything, it is an illegal penalty.
As said above, an impersonation of authority scam to give it a title, one that relies on mugs who get frightened easy paying them money.
Works as well, quite a few mugs do pay.
Ignore them, prepare for lots of stupid letters, pretending to be debt collectors and solicitors and they will give up.

trisontana

" UK Parking Patrol Office". What a grand sounding title for a tin-pot private parking company. Anyone would think they are trying to fool people into thinking they are some some of official body or agency.

Coupon-mad

Bampa58 wrote: »

Recieved a notice from the above company with a charge for 'Dropping off/Picking up in a restricted area' in the roads around the airport. I'm a cab driver and was dropping passengers at the Hilton Hotel @ Newcastle Airport. The barrier to the hotel entrance was down and no one answered when I buzzed to gain entrance. I had no choice but to let the passengers out at the barrier. I then had to reverse back to get out. This is not a parking ticket as such but the company are demanding money. Is this legal?

It's not illegal but it's not a real fine either. I hope you are the registered keeper of the cab because the scammers will get data from the DVLA.

Here's my usual reply to newbies about fake PCNs, post #14 here:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4458671


HTH

dggar

Not that it's really important, but would POPLA deal with

'Dropping off/Picking up in a restricted area' disputes/appeals

trisontana

That "restricted area" (assuming it's on private land) has no basis in law.

nigelbb

This looks very similar to your case in the same spot & the same demand for money with menaces https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3906251

nigelbb

Here is another very similar case in the same place this time with advice from a barrister that their 'fines' are unenforceable http://www.justanswer.com/uk-traffic-law/6728p-hello-i-received-fine-not-charge-parking.html

damy

bampa58- have you received anymore letters from UKPPO? i've just received a parking 'fine' by this company also at newcastle airport and was just wondering what has happened in your situation.

kind regards