We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

IMPORTANT: Please make sure your posts do not contain any personally identifiable information (both your own and that of others). When uploading images, please take care that you have redacted all personal information including number plates, reference numbers and QR codes (which may reveal vehicle information when scanned).
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Parking on grass next to carbpark

Hi,

Last week, I parked on a piece of grass next to a carpark for a gym, which was on an industrial estate. The grass still looks like it is owned by the gym who has the car park. They are not open at that time according to their website. It was 8:39pm, as I was popping to the cinema.
When I got back I had a ticket from UKPC.

As it was dark, I did not even see the notices. Do I have a case to complain?

Comments

  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 155,731 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    ''Complain?!''

    Why not just appeal as per the NEWBIES thread, on day 26, like everyone does. It's why the thread is there.
    PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
    CLICK at the top or bottom of any page where it says:
    Home»Motoring»Parking Tickets Fines & Parking - read the NEWBIES THREAD
  • fisherjim
    fisherjim Posts: 7,111 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    'The grass still looks like it is owned by the gym who has the car park. They are not open at that time according to their website. It was 8:39pm, as I was popping to the cinema."

    If by complain, you mean to the gym what exactly were you going to put in the complaint, "why can't I trespass on your land when you are closed?"

    Your actions are exactly why they employ scumbags to issue their fake PCN's.

    You are now in their sights and you will have to go through the process outlined on here, or pay the greedy scammers (not recommended) what they want!

    Obviously if the signage was that bad that will be a big part of your POPLA appeal, you won't win the first stage with UKPC.
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 352.1K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.6K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 454.3K Spending & Discounts
  • 245.2K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 600.9K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.5K Life & Family
  • 259K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.