Posted PCN from G24

SailzAway

Hi,

I have read through the Newbie stickies and many of the recent "G24 PCN" related posts before writing this.

Yesterday I, as the registered keeper of the alleged offending vehicle, received a Contractual PCN in the post from G24 for a parking related breach of term - an overstay of more than 1 hour in a Wickes car park located somewhere in England!

It included the obligatory polite invitation to pay the reduced "parking charge" of £60 within 14 days of the CPCN issue date.


One aspect that narks me is the APNR photo evidence of the infringement. It clearly shows the front number plate of the vehicle entering the car park but the image taken showing the vehicles rear end as it leaves the car park is very poor.

I cannot accept that the additional close up photographic "evidence" of the rear number plate is derived from such a duff photo.
The colour of the rear number plate on the close-up photo is white whereas it should be yellow.
To my mind (cynical and suspicious) it looks like a slightly reworked image of the front number plate.
Have similar photo evidence "anomalies" been noted and questioned before?

Also, the issue date of the CPCN is 11 days after the alleged infringement but the CPCN was received 15 days after the event - does this have any bearing with it being more than 2 weeks duration?

Other than that there are no special circumstances, purchase receipts or other such evidence to bolster a subsequent (doomed) appeal to IAS. The signs in the car park are almost identical to the photo posted by brutal_deluxe (17th Nov 2014) showing outdated BPA accreditation, not IPC.

I guess I'm just looking for that additional confidence boost and bit of guidance before contesting this underhand practice and sending G24 the initial template based response/appeal.

Thanks.

bazster

It certainly wouldn't be the first time that a PPC has produced photos of the same (doctored) photo as both an entry and an exit 'photo.

Up to you whether you appeal to the IAS kangaroo court, but G24 ain't nothing to worry about.

Have you made a stinking complaint to Wickes yet?

SailzAway

No complaint made to Wickes yet.

Have to visit the same store on Friday so intend to complain then.

hoohoo

This is most likely because the second photo used infra red rather than conventional light. This is common technology in ANPR cameras, so will not be a winning appeal point.

Talking to Wickes may way see this off, especially if you can prove you were a customer.

customer.relations@wickes.co.uk