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Observices (OPC) Private Parking Charge Notice

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  • KeithP
    KeithP Posts: 41,296 Forumite
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    These words look good don't they?...



  • This is there uploaded signage layout (in black and white) According to this image there must be a minefield of signage on the site (NOT!) 
  • 95Rollers
    95Rollers Posts: 808 Forumite
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    edited 5 November 2021 at 9:37AM
    Darren104 said:
    Hi guys appeal was rejected by Dodgy Dougie. I have appealed via POPLA. He has uploaded some black and white blurred images of signs. But take a look at this one i have taken myself.
    He was NEVER going to accept your appeal as his primary goal is to take people's money so isn't going to back down and tell the truth with his form.   

    I can see that thr sign says "fine" which he has no legal authorisation to issue- speculative invoice (aka PCN) yes - but a "fine" - no!!! Only police, council and trained accredited persons can issue penalties (or "fines") on public land. Fines aren't applicable to private land. 

    Also the sign is obscured by a metal gates, tree, angled, bollard etc - especially covering the bit that says "a fine..." which isn't in emboldened text or says how much the charge will be or who is enforcing it etc etc.

    Carry on fighting this. I'm sure the regulars will spot things I've not even noticed ot considered.  That sign duew not meet the BPA CoP on entry signs.

    ALSO... if local do a Video and photo walk round to prove he is telling lies again!  Also grab whatever you can find on Google Streetview I case he gives it "someone must have stolen the signs" excuse!!! 😉
  • 95Rollers
    95Rollers Posts: 808 Forumite
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    edited 5 November 2021 at 3:00PM
    That dodgy photocopied arial map means Sweet FA!  Completely worthless and there is no context.

    We have a guy who has extensive previous convictions for dishonesty offences (all public knowledge) who has given you a piece of paper saying that something is there and exists because the paper says so!?!  For all we know these signs could be obscured by the unicorn stables, waterfall and ferris Wheels! 🎡🦄 

    Even if these signs do exist there is no context. How bright, big, high, low, BPA compliant are they!?!  What do these mythical signs say The? How do they fare up against ParkingEye vs Beavis?!? The guy is a complete chancer. 
  • Received the POPLA decision. Very disappointed as i thought i put in a good Appeal, but was half expecting this rejection.
  • POPLA isn't legally binding on the motorist. Lots of POPLA losses are successfully defended in court. I'd keep fighting it.
  • Trainerman
    Trainerman Posts: 1,329 Forumite
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    PoPLA are neither competent or independent,. Do not be surprised that they backed a scammer. But as @95Rollers says, you can ignore them and look forward to giving a real scam artist a well deserved spanking in Court !
    The pen is mightier than the sword ..... and I have many pens.
  • Umkomaas
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    Darren104 said:
    Received the POPLA decision. Very disappointed as i thought i put in a good Appeal, but was half expecting this rejection.
    Have you actually received the POPLA decision? 
    Please note, we are not a legal advice forum. I personally don't get involved in critiquing court case Defences/Witness Statements, so unable to help on that front. Please don't ask. .

    I provide only my personal opinion, it is not a legal opinion, it is simply a personal one. I am not a lawyer.

    Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; show him how to catch fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.

    Private Parking Firms - Killing the High Street
  • Yes received the decision from POPLA 
  • On what grounds did they reject it? 
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