MSE Parking Ticket Appeals Guide feedback

Coupon-mad

A big welcome to all new readers of this sub-forum who are probably landing here after having read this week's MSE email, where the top headline is about fighting unfair parking tickets and responding to the Government's Public Consultation:

PLEASE bookmark this thread below and do Public Consultation if you haven't done it yet. See this thread: -

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6617396/parking-code-of-practice-consultation-8-weeks-from-11th-july-2025/p1

We need every poster to come back & complete this vital Consultation before the deadline! Just 2 weeks left but please don't rush it. You can do some then save it and come back to it as you have time.

We understand that you may need some pointers. It looks laborious, we get that.

Any questions on the Consultation please ask - on the dedicated thread - but I've covered up to question 20 already in that first post, openly telling everyone what I'm going to put and/or what sort of evidence you might wish to use for your response, if you agree with what we'll be saying from our experience.

Whilst your answers must of course be your own, there are vital points to safeguard motorists interests to make, that many people may not think of without our guidance because we see cases every day and we know the legal background.

However, if you or your family have lived & breathed the intimidation, greed and unfairness first hand and suffered extortionate debt demands or even paid up, your voice is needed!

The MHCLG's proposals don't even include one to reduce the £70 'fee' extortion (because they say they lack evidence), so we need evidence and information to change the Government's mind.

Travellerwithteens

Hello

I have been following the MSE guide to fighting a parking charge notice but having seen this forum I am concerned the guide isn't right?

My appeal the company that issued the fine and to POPLA were both rejected but it seems the company are prepared to take me to court.

I have so far not responded to letters from debt collectors but have now had a letter from a solicitor. Can anyone tell me whether this is an official 'Letter Before Claim' that I need to respond to?

Many thanks

James

Coupon-mad

That's not LBC which would be headed as such. So you can safely ignore that: it is sent by a debt collector, ZZPS.

The guide is right. It suggests trying appeal but that usually is rejected, followed by £170 threatograms (this is one) so your case is proceeding as expected.

What you don't do is pay, not even when you get a Claim Form because it is a cinch to defend.

NOBODY SHOULD EVER PAY £170 TO ANYONE RE A PRIVATE PARKING CHARGE BECAUSE THERE IS NO RISK.

Did you exhaust the landowner complaint? Never too late to get a PCN cancelled immediately by a retailer or the retail park property agents.

Gr1pr

There was never a fine, just an invoice PCN from a private parking company claimant

That company ( or anyone in England and Wales ) have the option to take anyone to court over any matter

I could issue an invoice to you and subsequently issue a Money Claim for any payment, as could a plumber, roofer or other trades people, for possible enforcement