Does the 56 day rule apply?

Flying_Lemon

I'll try to keep this brief, but please let me know if you need any further info

Firstly, I'm in England. Back in January, my car was left overnight in a multi-story car park. As the car park didn't allow overnight stays, we received a ticket from the Legion Group on the windscreen when the car was moved the following morning. We ignored the ticket but have now had a letter 'requesting' a Parking Charge of £60.

I read quite a bit at the time, and thought waiting for this notice was the best course of action. However, I was also under the impression that this NTK had to be sent out to me (the registered keeper) between 28 and 56 days after the ticket was issued. Was I wrong?

Thanks

bod1467

That is the timescale laid down in law (the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, schedule 4) for keeper liability to apply. If they haven't complied with the timescale then there is no keeper liability.

That doesn't mean a PPC won't continue to pursue the keeper though. That's why we suggest appealing once the NtK is received (even if it is late - add this as another appeal point) to hook a POPLA/IAS code, where an appeal can be made (and won) to make this go away.

ColliesCarer

Have a read of this thread re an OP also dealing with Legion

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4889493

much of the advice will apply to you

Flying_Lemon

Excellent, I will mention this in the appeal then. I might pop back on later to ask you to have a quick read through the wording I use if that's ok Thank you for your help!

Flying_Lemon

Thanks too CC, I will have a read through that too

Flying_Lemon

Just wanted to let you know that I sent off my letter to them last week, and heard back from them this morning - they're cancelling my notice. :-)

Thanks very much for your help, I really do appreciate it!

Stroma

Well done they know they are chasing a lost cause with a forum assisted appeal at popla .