Multiple PCNs for parking in flat car park

Jams91

Just spoke to Reading (wait time wasn't too bad!). They gave me an email address which I have sent the DQ to and asked them to hurry it up. On the phone they told me I had a 22/2/22 deadline not 17/2/22

I have an auto response from today's mail

Fruitcake

Jams91 said:

Just spoke to Reading (wait time wasn't too bad!). They gave me an email address which I have sent the DQ to and asked them to hurry it up. On the phone they told me I had a 22/2/22 deadline not 17/2/22

I have an auto response from today's mail

Phew. Disaster averted!

Jams91

Indeed. DCB legal sent their DQ via email on 20th Jan. Sneakily they didn't address me and the court in the same mail like I did (in which case I'd have realised they were using a different court email address to the one I used), but rather DCB mailed me separately...

Jams91

Reply from my local MPs office:


I am writing to inform you that we have now contacting UK Parking Control (UKPC) on your behalf to raise the issue that you have outlined and have asked for them to look into this further.

As if that will change anything 

D_P_Dance

Have you read this?

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3229165/Is-PROOF-private-parking-firms-scamming-motorists-Drivers-say-timings-photos-doctored-legally-parked-cars-issued-fines.html

Umkomaas

Jams91 said:

Indeed. DCB legal sent their DQ via email on 20th Jan. Sneakily they didn't address me and the court in the same mail like I did (in which case I'd have realised they were using a different court email address to the one I used), but rather DCB mailed me separately...

Do I read that as you having mailed the DQ to both the court and the claimant via the one email?

Jams91

D_P_Dance said:

Have you read this?

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3229165/Is-PROOF-private-parking-firms-scamming-motorists-Drivers-say-timings-photos-doctored-legally-parked-cars-issued-fines.html

Yep but don't see how it applies to my situation


@Umkomaas that's exactly what I did back in January

Jams91

Wow this is surprising. Had the below email from DCB (on behalf of UKPC). It's beyond my deadline but it doesn't really matter. I'd be happy to accept a cheque to compensate me for my counterclaim fee and a guarantee that they won't come after the other PCNs (including the one where the car was over a bay line).

Any advice on how best to proceed and ensure they do indeed not come after the other PCNs?

EDIT: Or is the consensus on this forum that I have done most the leg work at this point and could be heading towards a big day in court?

Good Afternoon,

 

WITHOUT PREJUDICE SAVE AS TO COSTS 

 

We write further to your email dated 19/01/2022.

 

We apologise for the delay in responding however, our Client would be agreeable to the conditions you proposed.

 

Please confirm by return within 7 days that you are still agreeable to the proposed conditions. If you are agreeable to the conditions, please provide your name and address for the cheque to be payable to.

 

Kind Regards,

Gemma XXXX
DCB Legal Limited

Jenni_D

That response doesn't say anything about confirming that the other PCNs will not be pursued, and does not mention anything confirming that UKPC Head of Litigation will make such a confirmation in writing. It just says that they're "agreeable to the conditions proposed". (Perhaps it is inferred?)

Your choice as to how you wish to play this ... but IF you went ahead with the costs claim then they could bring this up when costs were being assessed - it might not sit well with the judge it you made this offer then reneged on it. (Despite the fact they've waited 5 weeks to respond whereas you required a response within 1 week). I'll let others muse on this and give their opinions.

Coupon-mad

You could reply setting out your exact conditions and stating that this is the strict basis upon which you will accept £xxx (state exact sum) as full and final settlement.  Providing the cheque for that sum, payable to (your name) arrives by (allow 14 days and give a date) you will discontinue the counterclaim and will tell the court the matter is settled.

Did they impose any conditions at any point?  Not a gagging order or anything?