UKCPS appeal

chalten

First of all a big thank you to all of the posters on here, it's a great resource with some really useful information. I've spent time going through various guides and posts and think I'm pretty clear with my approach, I was just looking for some final reassurance if possible.

So I've had a windscreen ticket followed by Notice to Keeper for a PCN from UKCPS. It's based on a 'unpaid contractual parking charge'... referencing (abbreviated) parking without a valid permit or authority and agreeing to pay a charge under the terms of the contract displayed. Signs are in place but were not seen at the time. My aim is to make this go away with as little hassle as possible, maybe easier said than done.

The vehicle was parked by a road in a business park, so I don't think I really have anyone it is worth complaining too (no retailers involved for example). I was simply planning to appeal the PCN as keeper and inevitably take the POPLA route.

One thing on the NTK has raised my eyebrows:

'Appeals Procedures. You have had the right to appeal within the 28 day period from the point of issue of the Parking Charge Notice as set out in the issued ticket. Please note that the 28 days have now elapsed. The R.K. may appeal if the vehicle was stolen or sold (Documentary evidence needed) at the time of the above event.'

I wanted to first of all confirm it is nonsense, and secondly from reading other posts wondered if I could/should use this as a complaint or part of my basis of appeal. I understand that this is incorrect and misleading?

Also - if this were to end up routed through a POPLA appeal (which seems likely) and that appeal were rejected (hopefully unlikely!), my understanding is that I would not be liable for any more than the current £100 charge (unless I failed to pay, ran up court costs or something). Is that correct? - just trying to understand my risks

Any thoughts appreciated, many thanks.

Coupon-mad

It is nonsense indeed! To find other posts about that nonsense, search this parking forum for that word 'elapsed' as a single keyword using 'search this forum' next to 'forum tools' above the sticky thread on page one. Change the default search to 'show posts' to read exactly what people said about this! You could add it to your appeal but there is no absolute need because you will win at POPLA stage. You could mention it in your POPLA appeal introductory lines to show the lies the PPC told and to ask them to raise the issue with the BPA. You certainly SHOULD complain to the BPA yourself as well about the lies/misinformation because I thought UKPCS had been told to change that wording about the rk only being able to appeal if the car was stolen or sold. It's a lie.

If you lost at POPLA then the amount would indeed be pegged at £100 and you would NOT have to pay because the decision is not binding on motorists, only on the PPC. But you will not lose at POPLA with our template POPLA appeal examples, you'll uphold our 100% record!

chalten

Hi Coupon-mad and other contributors - just wanted to say a big thanks for your help here. I submitted an appeal to UKCPS and am surprised to hear they've decided to cancel my charge... a one time gesture of goodwill apparently, how kind they are!

I wouldn't consider my appeal letter to have been overly strong but I did raise the issue about mis-leading wording on the NTK. I have also raised this with the BPA - who knows, maybe they were just hoping to avoid this.

Thanks again.

Umkomaas

Well done OP. Maybe the BPA pressurised them, or Hasbeen is off sick. Who knows, who cares - you've got a result. :T

White or red tonight?