We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

IMPORTANT: Please make sure your posts do not contain any personally identifiable information (both your own and that of others). When uploading images, please take care that you have redacted all personal information including number plates, reference numbers and QR codes (which may reveal vehicle information when scanned).
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide

Parking charge notice- received on day 19......

Hi all,

I am hoping that someone may be able to help me. I have today (19th nov) received a PCN from Smart Parking for me overstaying my welcome at Asda in Abbey Rd Cov. There are 2 photos of me entering and leaving the car park on 31st October. The letter itself is dated 17th nov so I'm wondering if I can appeal on the grounds of this?

Thanks in advance

Helen

Comments

  • If you read the "Newbie" threads, they will tell you all you need to know? The time you entered and left is irrelevant as far as I am aware,.

    Your appeal will be based on other factors.

    Once you read the "Newbie threads" all will be a lot clearer as long as you take your time to digest the information provided.

    When you are ready with your appeal(draft) letter. You will understand this once you have done some reading/research , post it on here for the experts to check over.

    They will cross the eyes and dot the T's for you.

    Also never admit to being the driver?? You are only the registered keeper
  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 161,375 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Why wonder - just send the Newbies template first appeal - Smart will cancel by New Year.
    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
  • Guys_Dad
    Guys_Dad Posts: 11,025 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    You can send an appeal based on OUT OF TIME, but do read the Newbies thread. Basically, keeper liability can NOT be invoked if the PPC misses the strict cut off of 14 days for an ANPR case.

    Now, unless there are any things you have missed off - such as it being a hire car and the PPC got your name from the hire company - then your simple appeal is on the basis that you are the registered keeper and not the driver on the day (or you refuse to name the driver). They have missed the 14 day deadline and therefore can not come after you.

    You can add the other main appeal points, but the main killer is the one you picked up about out of time.
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 354.4K Banking & Borrowing
  • 254.4K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 455.4K Spending & Discounts
  • 247.3K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 604K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 178.4K Life & Family
  • 261.5K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.