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PCN for no Stopping in Wakefield

Apologies for starting a new thread but this seems different to most other PCNs on here.

I received a PCN for stopping in a no stopping area at Calder Park Estate Wakefield, a commercial and retail park off a main dual carriage way just off the M1 J39

BW Legal representing Vehicle Control Services Ltd have issued me a "Letter Before Claim"
contravention: Stopped on a roadway where stopping is prohibited

The letter goes on to say hey have been instructed by Vehicle Control Services Limited to commence legal action in the form of issuing a Claim against me in the County Court in respect of the debt.

they then break down the claim into the original parking charge plus legal fees and interest, court fees and solicitor fees coming to a total of over £230
they go on to tell me I need to pay £160 now to close the matter off.

I have responded with a basic letter telling them their letter does not comply with the Practice Direction has suggested on other threads, once a response is received I will respond more vigorously

any advise welcome

Comments

  • Redx
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    you should look at the info where bargepole posted about the business park at Speke , where VCS were claiming for a similar incident on that private estate


    this should help you prepare if they issue an MCOL


    if you dont have all the info required, like their evidence , paperwork and photos, drop an SAR bomb on them under the GDPR 2018
  • System
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    Where did the car stop and how many signs did the driver pass on the way?
    This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com
  • Hi Redx
    not doing very good here, i've been searching for the post you mention but with no joy, if you have saved it to faves could you link me please

    Thanks
    npp
  • Hi

    not sure how many signs were past, does that have a precedence in law? the amount of signs past?

    thanks for reading
    npp
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