Unfair parking charge. Didn't even do it. :(

Gazbaz77

Right I have sent it off with the clubcard statement and witness statement attached. Thanks for all the great advise on here. I will let you know how I get on.

Gazbaz77

Got a reply to my appeal...


Dear xxxxxx



Re: Parking Charge Notice xxxxxxx



We write to acknowledge receipt of your recent online appeal, on behalf of the driver, appealing against the issuing of a Parking Charge Notice (PCN) to the vehicle.



We note your comments and must refer you to the Protection of Freedoms Act (PoFA) 2012, Schedule 4 - Recovery of unpaid Parking Charges. This is available to view online at:

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/9/schedule/4



We must therefore request that the details of the driver of the vehicle at the time of the contravention are supplied; this must include their full name and serviceable UK postal address. If you are unwilling or unable to provide these details the registered keeper of this vehicle will remain liable for this PCN. This information should be provided by 27th March 2018. Please note, Premier Park Limited will not reply to any correspondence until after the above date, if the requested information is not provided.



If we do not receive this information by the date given, the registered keeper of the vehicle at the date of event will be held liable.



If you would like to view our photographic evidence, please visit https://www.pcnpayments.com



Please respond by return or by filling in the Transfer of Liability form on the reverse of the PCN and posting it to Premier Park, PO Box 624, Exeter, EX1 9JG.





Yours Sincerely,

cid:

The Appeals Team

Premier Park Ltd

Coupon-mad

OK ignore that, normal begging email from PP wanting to know the driver. Sit tight.

Gazbaz77

Coupon-mad wrote: »

OK ignore that, normal begging email from PP wanting to know the driver. Sit tight.

And this one?


Dear Mr xxxxxcc



Thank you for your recent correspondence in relation to Parking Charge Notice xxxxx to ensure that we are compliant with codes of practice and in line with legislation there is a requirement to ensure that communication is with the legally registered keeper of the motor vehicle that is held on file at the time of the contravention regarding the above PCN.



To that end an exceeded maximum stay period contravention occurred at xxx xxx onn 13th February 2018. In circumstances where a Parking Charge Notice (PCN) is unpaid or requires issuing a request to the DVLA for the registered keeper!!!8217;s details is made. This is in compliance with the Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2002 Reg.27 !!!8211; Disclosure of registration and licensing particulars. Because of this contravention, there is reasonable cause to obtain and use this information in compliance with the Data Protection Act.



Having carefully considered your request of the Data Protection Act s.10 on this occasion we have decided that your request is unjustified as per the reasons above.



Your appeal will be dealt with separately, in line with the code of practice.



Yours Sincerely

KeithP

Yes, ignore that too.

Coupon-mad

Let them waste their time and man hours and POPLA fee in the end (they have to pay). Wasting a PPC's time is ALWAYS a good thing because no-one here pays such firms, even if they win at POPLA and the industry needs bringing down. Waste their time. Hope they sweat over it.

Nasty ex-clamper firm, named and shamed in Parliament before. Not worthy of your money or stress.

Gazbaz77

Coupon-mad wrote: »

Let them waste their time and man hours and POPLA fee in the end (they have to pay). Wasting a PPC's time is ALWAYS a good thing because no-one here pays such firms, even if they win at POPLA and the industry needs bringing down. Waste their time. Hope they sweat over it.

Nasty ex-clamper firm, named and shamed in Parliament before. Not worthy of your money or stress.

There nothing but a bunch of vultures. Quite shocked at this double dipping thing tbh. They might as well be out on the streets picking peoples pockets. I'll be writing a complaint to tesco letting them know how these parasites are operating in the car park their customers are using. And letting my local MP know about it and might even put a post on my local Facebook group warning others about their sneaky tactics.

Gazbaz77

Received this today...

Dear Mr xxxxxxxx



Re: Parking Charge Notice xxxxxxx



We write to acknowledge receipt of your recent online appeal against the issuing of a Parking Charge Notice (PCN) to your vehicle.



Please be advised that on this occasion your appeal has been upheld and the above PCN has now been cancelled. We have now removed your details from this PCN.



Yours Sincerely,

So it's been cancelled? What if I'd not had my clubcard statement as proof? What if I'd have just paid it? What about the unneeded stress this has caused? What about the time its taken from me going to see the Tesco manager, and the car park manager and also the time I've spent on here getting advice. Which was great btw. Where's the apology? Bunch of jokers!

Coupon-mad

Absolutely right - complain to your MP and Trading Standards.

This CANNOT continue.

Gazbaz77

Ok I promised I'd contact my MP and let you know how i went on..

I explained the situation. Firstly I received a response from my MP pointing out there are parking restrictions in place at my local shopping centre. Funnily enough where my local MP's office are, so she'll no doubt know all about them. They didn't seem to grasp the fact I'd just had an attempt at my pockets being picked by this parking firm. So I wrote another letter more to the point, explaining what 'double dipping' is. This is my response from her, and from the parking company. Apparently I was let off with the PCN as an act of goodwill!! Nothing to do with the fact I had proof I hadn't contravened there stupid parking restrictions. Like any of these vultures let anything slide, down to goodwill. Yea right!!