CP plus ltd parking - DCBL debt recovery

Keira74

I know this thread was back in May but I’ve just received a charge notice reminder. Never received anything before this from them. It’s supposedly for an overstay at Moto in Grantham. They are asking me to pay £100. As a disabled person living on disability benefits I can’t afford £100. But before I do anything I wanted to see if I could get some advice on whether it’s legit & whether I actually need to pay it. 

Le_Kirk

Not only is it back in May, it is not your thread.  If you read the NEWBIE sticky, you will then be able to post your own thread and receive bespoke advise.

Keira74

No need to be so rude. I did a search & came by this thread. And I’m not a newbie!! Manners cost nothing. 

Coupon-mad

OK but you need your own thread, so we can advice people properly and individually.

The NEWBIES tread tells you how to appeal and if this was the first letter then you need to appeal as keeper, and win.

AND - an urgent task – deadline approaching in about ten days:

The Government is consulting for just a few more days, about a new statutory code of practice (CoP) and framework to rein in the rogue parking firms.  Read and comment on the draft CoP proposal and the enforcement framework consultation, and get everyone you know to do the same.

You will need to register then log in, to comment on the CoP and enter an occupation even if you are retired or a homemaker.  Submit comments as soon as you are happy with them.

https://standardsdevelopment.bsigroup.com/projects/2020-00193#/section

You do not need to register to comment on the enforcement framework which can be found here. It has a link on page 5 to make comments.
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/913272/Code_Enforcement_Framework_consultation.pdf

HOW TO DO THE SUBMISSIONS:

1. Read the cover letter

2. Read the cover letter again and note the suggested extra questions...and if you agree that, say, the 'loading/unloading and dropping off, asking for directions, and disabled people parking on double yellows as they can on street' activities listed should be exempt (not parking events, what do you think?) then please go to the Annexes at the end of the PAS Code and find the one about Exempt Vehicles and state what other activity you think should be added to the exempt list.  

If you do nothing else, please comment on:

- the amount of the parking charge levels

- the annexes at the end of the PAS (reading through the whole thing takes hours so if you have nothing to say about the definitions, for example, then skip to more vital points and the annex tables at the end.

- the bit about debt collectors and whether you think PPCs should be allowed to add 'costs' a second time, for the letters that are already within the rationale of the 'parking charge' sum...hmmm...

Responses into the PAS 232 and MHCLG framework documents are not completely straightforward:

On the MHCLG response, you have to answer the questions on a 1-5 scale from strongly agree to strongly disagree, and then put some commentary. No way to upload documents or alternatives but this doesn't take long.

 On the PAS 232, you have to click on each clause and sub-clause to put your comments, and a suggested rewording of their draft.  You can see comments which other people have written!   But, when you click ‘submit’, a message pops up to say your comments have been received, but that only applies to the particular clause you have just addressed.  

You have to go back up and find the next section, then the next...

You have to click ‘submit’ separately for each individual clause response.  Some people will be caught out by this but can revisit it and add further responses up to 12 October.

 

Things to think about:

A Speeding fine is £100.  A Local Authority lower rate parking penalty is £50.  Which do you think a private PCN should be like or do you think it should be something different?  

Do you think if all payment methods are not functioning that PPC can 'fine' you?

Do you think the examples mentioned in the cover letter are right and need adding to the Annex?

etc. etc.

 

Le_Kirk

Keira74 said:

No need to be so rude. I did a search & came by this thread. And I’m not a newbie!! Manners cost nothing. 

Where is the rudeness?  The NEWBIE word is not aimed at you but is the title of the place you go to find information and advice.

D_P_Dance

I see nothing rude in Mr K's post.  Have I missed something?

pogofish

Keira74 said:

No need to be so rude. I did a search & came by this thread. And I’m not a newbie!! Manners cost nothing.

I take it you are well aware of the DON'T HIJACK THREADS rule then..?

D_P_Dance

Obviously not.

Half_way

before any one gets offended, the newbie term on this forum is for those new to private parking.
there is a high level of traffic here, which means that some replies will be a little blunt at times.
but the main aim is to stop people paying private parking charges they do not have to