Bluewater parking fine (PCM) Pay or not?

Wabe_IV

Hello everyone. New to this site. Read a couple threads, but the newest one I found was from 2014 and was wondering where I stand now, reading that maybe the laws had changed so I wasn't sure.

Parking at the end of a row of bays, not technically even a spot but I was in bluewater for around 7-8 minutes getting some grub for fast food friday (parked on a flat kerb, no road markings on it) Came back to find a "parking charge notice" on my windscreen. Lady was standing in front of my car talking to a bluewater worker on a moped, so I said are you going to ticket those other 2 motorists parked on the double yellows directly outside the footcourt/crazy golf bit and she said they were nothing to do with her.... Odd

Just wondering, where do I stand? Obviously my reg is on the notice. Can they trace the owner being me? Ideally I don't fancy paying a £57 fine (£90 after 14 days) which is absolutely outrageous. Obviously I know I parked in a dodgy spot, but I just don't want to pay it really. Any help would be great. Thanks

Redx

its an invoice , not a "fine"

the PPC have 6 years to pursue the invoice in the small claims court (MCOL)

its an unregulated inustry, so few laws apply

the PPC can apply to the DVLA to trace the RK and to send them a bill (the NTK)

the NEWBIES FAQ sticky thread has all the info you need , no laws have changed and the BEAVIS loss is usually applied by any PPC , even if its not relevant

only you can decide what to do

Coupon-mad

Obviously I know I parked in a dodgy spot, but I just don't want to pay it really.

Right, we agree - but why the new thread? We can't handle PCN queries one by one, every day when the advice is always standard for members of the IPC.

Just read the stickies and challenge it once as advised. That's why the sticky thread for newbies is near the top of this forum, in capitals, begging newbies to 'READ THESE FAQS FIRST' because every 'IPC' case is the same.

Can't believe the newest thread you found was 2014...what?! (you aren't judging the NEWBIES thread by the date I first wrote it rather than the date I last edited it in 2016, I hope?). We have about thirty new threads every single day:

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.php?f=163

Read the NEWBIES thread - and come back if PCM or their solicitor ever try a small claim (rare). PLEASE don't tell us about the debt collector letters over the coming months - just keep them and read the threads and posts about them already here.

Browntoa

Knowing this part of blue water there is always parking spaces nearby, sounds like laziness .

Not that it's a fine

Wabe_IV

Coupon-mad wrote: »

Right, we agree - but why the new thread? We can't handle PCN queries one by one, every day when the advice is always standard for members of the IPC.

What are you the forum police... Calm down

I was after some advice. I'd appreciate it if you didn't talk down to me just because you've got some stars next to your name

Wabe_IV

Browntoa wrote: »

Knowing this part of blue water there is always parking spaces nearby, sounds like laziness .

Not that it's a fine

Thanks for your input.

beamerguy

Wabe_IV wrote: »

What are you the forum police... Calm down

I was after some advice. I'd appreciate it if you didn't talk down to me just because you've got some stars next to your name

I suggest that if you want advice here, it is you who should calm down.

Wabe_IV

beamerguy wrote: »

I suggest that if you want advice here, it is you who should calm down.

I'm fine I would just like some helpful advice on what to do about this situation before I go on holiday tomorrow. The newbies sticky doesn't make sense to me

Ralph-y

ok read read the first few posts on the newbie thread

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4816822

you can ignore all bits re BPA

you only need the IPC stuff

(acronyms are in post #2)

there are two trade bodies

bad and badder ......

or

BPA and IPC

there are two templates in the newbies thread .... one for each ......

good luck ......

Oh and CM is with out doubt one of the most informed people .... in the hole country on such matters ...

(was going to correct 'hole' ... but thought why )

Ralph:cool:

beamerguy

Wabe_IV wrote: »

I'm fine I would just like some helpful advice on what to do about this situation before I go on holiday tomorrow. The newbies sticky doesn't make sense to me

coupon-mad has already given you the best advice

"and come back if PCM or their solicitor ever try a small claim (rare). PLEASE don't tell us about the debt collector letters over the coming months - just keep them and read the threads and posts about them already here."

coupon-mad is regarded as an authority on here, she does not police this forum, she gives the best free advice on the net so take notice of her please

Wabe_IV

Ralph, Thank you.

Just to confirm... Use the IPC template, but wait 3 weeks?
Also wondering, do I also contact the manager of bluewater first? And do that rather soonish, or just go with the letter to IPC?