NCP PCN issued after 5 weeks

khy86

Just received a PCN that was issued almost 5 weeks after the incident.

Found the P&D ticket in my car but had a brain fart on the day and put in my old car registration which was completely different to my current car.

According the BPA, the 28 day timeframe is valid if the letter mentions 'Protection of Freedoms Act 2012' but my letter doesn't.

I've read may be able to appeal based on the registration error but wondering if i stand better chance of appealing based on the issue timeframe, or should i mention both issues on appeal?

Umkomaas

Does the Notice to Keeper suggest that a PCN was placed on your vehicle's windscreen?

khy86

Umkomaas said:

Does the Notice to Keeper suggest that a PCN was placed on your vehicle's windscreen?

Nope nothing mentioned nor left on windscreen. They've used photographs via ANPR and i guess my registration not being entered into the machine.

Le_Kirk

Why was the PDT able issue a ticket for a car that was not in the car park?  Seems like a self-inflicted wound by the parking company deliberately penalising people who input an incorrect VRM in their pursuit of money!  If the VRM was incorrect, did they offer you the £20 "major keying error" option?

khy86

Le_Kirk said:

Why was the PDT able issue a ticket for a car that was not in the car park?  Seems like a self-inflicted wound by the parking company deliberately penalising people who input an incorrect VRM in their pursuit of money!  If the VRM was incorrect, did they offer you the £20 "major keying error" option?

They've sent the letter as i keyed in the registration incorrectly so definitely my mistake on that part. I haven't appealed yet as only received the notice yesterday. Checking best options.

Was just wondering if it's better to point out that the letter was issued 32 days after incident and if that is a reason to invalidate the PCN, or to mention both that and the registration keyed incorrectly in one?

KeithP

The DVLA allows a parking company six months to get keeper details from them and their trade association allows them another month to get a Parking Charge Notice to the Keeper.

However, the longer they leave it, the more difficult it is to transfer any driver's liability to a keeper.

khy86

I see i thought BPA only gave upto 28 days. Nevermind i'll appeal on the grounds of the 'major keying error' and hoping it's just the admin fee i'm responsible for.

Grizebeck

khy86 said:

I see i thought BPA only gave upto 28 days. Nevermind i'll appeal on the grounds of the 'major keying error' and hoping it's just the admin fee i'm responsible for.

Stop
That isnt how you beat ncp..use the newbies appeal
It will be non pofa so a very easy win

Coupon-mad

khy86 said:

I see i thought BPA only gave upto 28 days. Nevermind i'll appeal on the grounds of the 'major keying error' and hoping it's just the admin fee i'm responsible for.

Yes - stop!

You are handing NCP £20 if you do that.  

This is simply appealed as registered keeper.

You can't lose as long as the driver is not identified.  You would pay nothing at all.

khy86

Ok i'll check out the newbies appeal, may have shot myself in the foot when i emailed them before researching.

Umkomaas

khy86 said:

Ok i'll check out the newbies appeal, may have shot myself in the foot when i emailed them before researching.

Show us a copy of the email you sent and we'll tell you if there are any of your toes missing!