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Priv.co PCN issued whilst valid ticket displayed.

andyc1909
andyc1909 Posts: 25 Forumite
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Hi, advice pls, searched for simliar posts but maybe I'm the 1st to get a PCN whilst having a valid ticket clearly on display.

Quadrant car park Redditch TC 3hr ticket purchased 1248hrs to 1548hrs. Returned at 1545 to extend and PCN stuck to window. Stopped a passer by to witness valid ticket on dash visible. PCN states vehicle seen at 1500hrs!
I emailed basic facts and got standard reply. I assume I'm evidence wise rock solid and if they want to pursue will end up looking stupid and I can charge them for wasting my time.
Ignore it and let them chase me or spend time writing letters paying postage...?
Debt free, the best way to be. :A

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  • Redx
    Redx Posts: 38,084 Forumite
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    which PPC?

    hope you did not admit to being the driver

    the NEWBIES sticky thread tells you all you need to know about this topic
  • Umkomaas
    Umkomaas Posts: 41,324 Forumite
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    Which parking company?
    Have you read the newbies FAQ sticky - tells you much of what you need.
    maybe I'm the 1st to get a PCN whilst having a valid ticket clearly on display.

    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

    Wake up and smell the coffee! You're now part of a Wild West show. :)
    Please note, we are not a legal advice forum. I personally don't get involved in critiquing court case Defences/Witness Statements, so unable to help on that front. Please don't ask. .

    I provide only my personal opinion, it is not a legal opinion, it is simply a personal one. I am not a lawyer.

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  • pogofish
    pogofish Posts: 10,852 Forumite
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    Nothing unusual about this at all - Get stuck-in to the Newbies Sticky. :)
  • fisherjim
    fisherjim Posts: 6,017 Forumite
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    What did the PCN say your heinous crime was?
  • DollyDee_2
    DollyDee_2 Posts: 765 Forumite
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    I've had a google and it seems to be Excel but OP would have to confirm.

    https://m.facebook.com/spottedredditchnew/posts/1000530090014536
  • The_Deep
    The_Deep Posts: 16,830 Forumite
    hope you did not admit to being the driver

    Why not? If it did go to court he/she could truthfully say that the PPC is acting fraudulently.
    You never know how far you can go until you go too far.
  • andyc1909
    andyc1909 Posts: 25 Forumite
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    DollyDee wrote: »
    I've had a google and it seems to be Excel but OP would have to confirm.



    Yes it is Excel, have they any teeth or record for pursuing?
    Debt free, the best way to be. :A
  • andyc1909
    andyc1909 Posts: 25 Forumite
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    Umkomaas wrote: »
    Which parking company?
    Have you read the newbies FAQ sticky - tells you much of what you need.



    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

    Wake up and smell the coffee! You're now part of a Wild West show. :)

    It is Excel i think.
    Debt free, the best way to be. :A
  • Guys_Dad
    Guys_Dad Posts: 11,025 Forumite
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    If you have cast iron proof, then demand to see the photographic evidence. Personally, apart from not admitting driving the car yourself, that is all I would put in the appeal other than saying you have an independent witness who supports the driver's statement.
  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 131,349 Forumite
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    edited 2 July 2016 at 2:16PM
    andyc1909 wrote: »
    Yes it is Excel, have they any teeth or record for pursuing?
    They are more gummy than toothy but they do sometimes try small claims; new ones have been served via BW Legal at the moment. However, it sounds like they haven't a hope at a hearing!

    In your case if challenging this for the first time, I would not use the template from the NEWBIES thread but just DO NOT SAY WHO WAS DRIVING! But you've already appealed, you say:
    I emailed basic facts and got standard reply.
    Have you given away the driver?

    Did you attach a copy of the ticket?

    Was it one where you had to put in the full VRN and does the correct full VRN show on the ticket?

    Did you include your postal address in the email appeal (you have to include a postal address).

    Was the standard reply so far, just the usual long auto-response or have you been offered IAS?
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