They got me at last .

johnik

Afternoon peeps,first parking ticket in 40 odd years and first question on here.
got a PCN from civil enforcement ltd for parking in a pub car park from 19-46 to 22-15.
when i arrived (19-46) i paid for 1 hour as thats all i thought i would be there,stayed on a bit longer then remembered my ticket had expired so got a new one at 21-19 so 1/2 hour overstayed,got a new one till 22-18 and left at 22-15.
question is....am i screwed ?.
thanks in advance peeps :beer:

Umkomaas

Complain to the pub, get them to intervene and get this cancelled for a genuine customer. Also read the NEWBIES FAQ sticky, post #1 will do for now.

CEL are easy to beat, providing you do your homework well.

johnik

cheers Umkomaas

patman99

Also, check to see if the pub or PPC has obtained planning permission for the signs.

Don't forget the small matter that the PPC has no ability to engage in a contract between the landowner and the car driver.

Coupon-mad

Easy one - CEL usually fold when they see the BPA template appeal from the NEWBIES thread. Game over.

johnik

Thanks for the advice guys,went to the pub this morning with photocopies of the tickets,fluttered my eyelashes and she managed to get it cancelled :-)

Umkomaas

There you go! The landowner complaint can be very potent, and if they say its cancelled, cancelled it is.

Ideally you need written confirmation from CEL, but I don't think they're that efficient. Best you keep tabs on your PCN by visiting their website, going as if to pay it, then checking on the PCN's status.

If you find it is still 'live' as you approach the CEL deadline for the initial appeal, send the blue text template for BPA members from the NEWBIES FAQ sticky, post #1 and add a final para to tell them the pub has agreed to cancel this.

Preferably, get the pub to confirm cancellation in writing, then you can attach a copy to your initial appeal.

johnik

cheers,wil do.