Parking fine re Bath Royal United Hospital

CathA

There wasn't any disabled spaces at the car park my husband had to use, he had a disabled pass and had his elderly father in the car, visiting his wife in the hospital. The pass relates to his parents, by the way. He parked in an ordinary bay with the pass showing but got a PCN through today.
I can't find out if you are allowed to use a disabled pass in an ordinary bay and the company who issued it aren't open today. Thanks.

KeithP

From their website:

How does all this affect Blue Badge holders?

You will continue to park for free. But we need to log your vehicle registration number(s) and Blue Badge details on to the ANPR computer database. ANPR works by recognising registration numbers. If it has your number and your Blue Badge details, it will know who you are and that you qualify for free parking.

How do I register my vehicle(s) and Blue Badge details?

There are two ways. Come to the main hospital reception desk with your documents, or call us on 01225 824100 and then present your Blue Badge for database validation at reception when you next visit the RUH. Each Blue Badge holder can register up to three vehicles.

Once registered and confirmed, you still need to display your badge in your vehicle while parked.

What if I forget or don't know I have to register?

Car park signs will clearly explain what you should do. If you park without registering your vehicle and Blue Badge, the ANPR system will not know you are entitled to free parking and you could receive an £80 parking charge notice. To avoid that you must register your badge and vehicle at reception for a one-day pass.

Redx

complain to PALS and try to get the pcn cancelled asap

then read the NEWBIES sticky thread , near the top of this forum

CathA

Had a further chat to hubby. Apparently when visiting mum in the hospital, she suggested that perhaps the car reg should be registered, so he had a look on the sign when he went out and there was nothing mentioned on the sign. It was in the Princess Ann car park, no barriers or ticket machine, it was one of the phone up and get registered payment things.

KeithP

CathA wrote: »

Had a further chat to hubby. Apparently when visiting mum in the hospital, she suggested that perhaps the car reg should be registered, so he had a look on the sign when he went out and there was nothing mentioned on the sign. It was in the Princess Ann car park, no barriers or ticket machine, it was one of the phone up and get registered payment things.

A picture of that sign may come in handy later.
Remember, their website said:

What if I forget or don't know I have to register?

Car park signs will clearly explain what you should do.

But anyway, follow Redx's suggestion.

Redx

gain as much info as you like , but the advice given will remain the same

ie:- complain to PALS

appeal to the PPC using the correct template

do not tell anyone who was driving

CathA

Thank you both very much.