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CP Plus. Forton Lancaster Motorway Service Area.

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Not_Scammed
Not_Scammed Posts: 144 Forumite
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edited 30 April 2014 at 11:42AM in Parking tickets, fines & parking
Hi Guys,

Thanks :T to all the regulars that give so much of their time in providing the help and resources here to allow anyone to stand up to the bullies that operate in this nasty 'industry'.

I've used the information given here to see off CP Plus and thought it only right to let you know of another success.:D


Over the past few years I have been the intended victim of CP Plus on a number of occasions. These were all prior to POFA and so I stuck to the ignore route and laughed as the increasingly desperate attempts to get money from me came through the letter box.

Earlier this year CP Plus sent me a PCN demanding £100 or else. According to them one of my vehicles had overstayed by nearly an hour in an empty car park in the wee small hours. Obviously I couldn't just ignore them any more and so used the excellent advice here and appealed to CP Plus and then POPLA.

CP Plus sent me a copy of their 'Evidence Pack' that they were submitting to POPLA. I assume it was to try and intimidate me with the strength of their case. It did just the opposite. It contained so many errors and mistakes it made me laugh at them. They can't even cut and paste properly from one case to the next. Pathetic.:rotfl:

My POPLA appeal contained all the usual points as per the stickies. I challenged them on signage, lack of proprietary interest, ANPR accuracy and no GPEOL.

CP Plus tried to argue they had a loss as they have to invest in equipment because not all drivers follow their rules. The POPLA assessor saw straight through this guff and ruled against them.

I'll post the ruling on the POPLA wins sticky. (Done. Post #1036).

Thanks again to the regulars here. Keep up the good work.

It's such a shame that innocent people have to defend themselves against attacks by these companies. The sooner they are driven out of existence the better.
:j

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  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 150,978 Forumite
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    Great - I have a friend awaiting the same outcome very soon from CP Plus - I wrote her appeal and will eat my hat if it loses at POPLA!
    PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
    CLICK at the top or bottom of any page where it says:
    Home»Motoring»Parking Tickets Fines & Parking - read the NEWBIES THREAD
  • Not_Scammed
    Not_Scammed Posts: 144 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 100 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    I just gave them some 'feedback'.


    I've just had confirmation from POPLA that the £100 Parking Charge Notice from your agents, CP PLus Ltd, is invalid and they must cancel it.

    I resent the time and effort I had to spend in fending off this company and their unjustified demands.

    Thankfully the good people of the parking forum on the MoneySavingExpert web site were able to show me how to defend myself against this fake parking ticket.

    Moto's continued association with CP Plus Ltd speaks volumes about your attitude to your customers. My staff and I will now boycott Moto service areas.



    I wonder if they have the courage to leave it there?
    :j
  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 150,978 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Good on you!
    PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
    CLICK at the top or bottom of any page where it says:
    Home»Motoring»Parking Tickets Fines & Parking - read the NEWBIES THREAD
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