PCN issued by Park Watch for waiting

rimijaje

Visiting from overseas, borrowed relatives car to check out son's new uni town Birmingham. Pulled into open car park at the back of some shops (city centre) to drop kids off to quickly buy something in a shop around the corner. Saw 'no parking sign', but thought I would be ok as I would only be there 5-10mins sitting in the car. Did not park in allocated space, but rather at the entrance (wide open space - no gates) few cars in parking lot. Kids were approx 10 mins. We drove off. 2 weeks later relative received PCN. Relative has already responded with my name and overseas address. As an aside, I remained in the parking area as there were some unsavory characters around and I wanted to have a full view of both sides of the street to have eyes on kids as they came back into the area (didn't know which way they would walk back). Two photos of the car, one as I pulled in to turn around and one at the entrance. The first image has 3 young men surrounding the back of the car (I was concerned) and a guy asleep on some gravel at the side of the parking area (I didn't see him when I pulled in). Second image shows still shows the guy asleep. Images show the car has moved. Also not in parking space. fine is for 100 discounted to 60 if paid within 14 days - that's tomorrow! Says I can appeal via email or by post... can anyone help with a template please?

Quentin

You were parked!

It's not a "fine"

Now you have been named as the driver and live abroad you are in the pound seats!

No need to respond

Quentin

No need to appeal if you live abroad!

You are mistakenly thinking you have been fined!

(There is a template in the newbies FAQ thread if you want to appeal)

Coupon-mad

Relative has already responded with my name and overseas address.

Good, BUT was that relative the registered keeper, or a stranger to the contract?

...and have the scammers sent a new PCN out to you then?

Was the car hired/leased, or belonged to the relative who responded?

Guys_Dad

If you are from overseas, you need to appeal admitting you were driver, giving your overseas address for communication.

They won't bother with court.

rimijaje

Thanks everyone. I will send in the appeal template. The relative is the owner and registered keeper. No new PCN yet as I guess it't too early.

Half_way

Is the relative the registered keeper of the vehicle, or is it a hire/lease vehicle?
What parking company issued the parking ticket?

Johno100

rimijaje wrote: »

Thanks for that, but asked for advice for appeal template. Why assume that because I live abroad I can afford to pay?

"In the pound seats" is an expression in British English meaning you're in a good position (best seats in a theatre or movie theatre), nothing to do with your own financial situation.

Umkomaas

Johno100 wrote: »

"In the pound seats" is an expression in British English meaning you're in a good position (best seats in a theatre or movie theatre), nothing to do with your own financial situation.

When in Rome .... :cool: