Armtrac Security Parking Charge Notice

The_Deep

Many judges regard fluttering tickets as a very trifling matter, read some of these

https://www.bing.com/search?q=fluttering+parking+tickets&qs=n&form=QBRE&sp=-1&pq=fluttering+parking+tickets&sc=0-26&sk=&cvid=0D824FEBE1FB4D06B2B919FC9590B568

and not really a matter for the courts at all

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_minimis

so challenge them to take you to court.

[FONT=Times New Roman, serif][FONT=Times New Roman, serif]Nine times out of ten these tickets are scams, so consider complaining to your MP after the election, as it can cause the scammer extra costs and work, and has been known to get the charge cancelled.

Parliament is well aware of the MO of these private parking companies, many of whom are former clampers, and on 15th March 2019 a Bill was enacted to curb the excesses of these shysters. Codes of Practice are being drawn up, an independent appeals service will be set up, and access to the DVLA's date base more rigorously policed, persistent offenders denied access to the DVLA database and unable to operate.

Hopefully life will become impossible for the worst of these scammers, but until this is done you should still complain to your MP, citing the new legislation.

[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman, serif]http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2019/8/contents/enacted[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman, serif]

Just as the clampers were finally closed down, so hopefully will many of these Private Parking Companies.[/FONT][/FONT]

Markcus

I have emailed them an SAR requesting both written and emailed version within the next 14 days, I hope this is correct.

I told them I want copies of replies I have sent them in writing.

I have as yet not mentioned the amount of time it took them to contact me initially I will hold that card back as you have all suggested.

Umkomaas

They have 1 month to respond to a SAR. Putting your own shorter deadline is likely to see this take a month.

Markcus

Ok, that's fair enough so I now just wait and see what happens?

I have just read their last letter again and they gave me 14 days from the date to pay of matters would be handed to BW Legal Solicitors

KeithP

Markcus wrote: »

I have just read their last letter again and they gave me 14 days from the date to pay of matters would be handed to BW Legal Solicitors

That's a debt collectors letter and can be ignored - as advised in post #4 of the NEWBIES thread.

Markcus

Perfect thank you, I have just been looking them up to see who they are

Markcus

I have just received a letter from BW Legal telling me I now owe £160 and that I need to contact them to arrange payment or set up a payment scheme or they will be taking the matter further. I have until the 24/01 to pay or make contact or they are then threatening to continue with letters, sms or email.

What is the next step?

Thanks

Le_Kirk

Is this a proper letter before/of claim? Is it just a debt collector letter? If the former, post # 2 of the NEWBIE sticky, if the latter, post # 4 of the NEWBIE sticky.

KeithP

Markcus wrote: »

I have just received a letter from BW Legal telling me I now owe £160 and that I need to contact them to arrange payment or set up a payment scheme or they will be taking the matter further. I have until the 24/01 to pay or make contact or they are then threatening to continue with letters, sms or email.

What is the next step?

Thanks

A letter 'just received' giving you four days to pay?

Ignore it like all other debt collectors letters.

Markcus

It was dated the 10th of January but I was away until yesterday.

So the fact that they are threatening me with County Court Judgment action? I just ignore it?

Ok