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Not parked wholly within bay

howzat82
howzat82 Posts: 4 Newbie
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in Parking tickets, fines & parking
Hi all. Received a PCN from Premier Park LTD relating to my vehicle not being parked wholly within a bay. I have ignored this and the appeal process is over, leading to a letter from Debt Recovery Plus today. 

You can see from the image that the parking is borderline and that it had no effect on any other vehicle in the car park, which is free for a long period of time anyway. 

Could I ask for any thoughts and advice from members as to what my next steps should be, please?


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  • KeithP
    KeithP Posts: 41,296 Forumite
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    Hello and welcome.

    The fourth post of the NEWBIES thread explains exactly how to deal with debt collectors' letters, but to summarise that post - ignore them.
  • howzat82
    howzat82 Posts: 4 Newbie
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    Thank you, KeithP. I’ll have a look.
  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 161,425 Forumite
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    edited 3 August 2022 at 4:31PM
    The person who issued the PCN was clearly a chancer. That's not parked outside of a bay.

    Just ignore DRPLUS and CST Law begging letters (same stable. All DRPLUS really).
    PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
    CLICK at the top or bottom of any page where it says:
     Home»Motoring»Parking Tickets Fines & Parking - read the NEWBIES THREAD
  • howzat82
    howzat82 Posts: 4 Newbie
    First Post
    Coupon-mad said:
    The person who issued the PCN was clearly a chancer. That's not parked outside of a bay.

    Just ignore DRPLUS and CST Law begging letters (same stable. All DRPLUS really).
    Thought the same. And apologies, I should have checked previous threads first. Plenty of good information out there for those who seek it. Thread upon thread can be very unhelpful I’m sure! I will wait to see if the PPC / landowner / creditor start legal action through an LBC or an MCOL.
  • howzat82
    howzat82 Posts: 4 Newbie
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    FYI: The latest update on the case, any thoughts/advice from the forum? 
  • KeithP
    KeithP Posts: 41,296 Forumite
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    This thread will help you...

    DRP - is this the pre-legal paperwork?

    Can I refer you back to the first reply you received on this thread?
  • Umkomaas
    Umkomaas Posts: 44,394 Forumite
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    You're just one step away from a similar letter from Abigale Wheeler. Be afraid, be very afraid.   Well, no, just more DRP BS to ignore. 
    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
  • fisherjim
    fisherjim Posts: 7,111 Forumite
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    They missed one out:
    Is this letter a pathetic insult to your intelligence? Yes
  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 161,425 Forumite
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    edited 11 September 2022 at 7:57PM
    fisherjim said:
    They missed one out:
    Is this letter a pathetic insult to your intelligence? Yes
    Oooh, we really need to come up with a series of questions to take the Mickey out of DRP!

    Gotta love a wind up reply.
    PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
    CLICK at the top or bottom of any page where it says:
     Home»Motoring»Parking Tickets Fines & Parking - read the NEWBIES THREAD
  • fisherjim
    fisherjim Posts: 7,111 Forumite
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    Coupon-mad said:
    fisherjim said:
    They missed one out:
    Is this letter a pathetic insult to your intelligence? Yes
    Oooh, we really need to come up with a series of questions to take the Mickey out of DRP!

    Gotta love a wind up reply.

    I'm sure I started one (I am very sarcastic when poked) just after this ridiculous letter first appeared on here, never find it now though.
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