DCBL Letter of Claim

D1948

Hi,I would appreciate if anyone could advise me please. I have received a letter of claim from dcbl for 2xPCNs from 2019 which I have ignored(one for overstaying and one for parking on double yellow lines-different days,different locations). I have requested SAR from the parking company MET Parking ,please find their reply. I will provide requested details to dcbl and ask for 30 days delay.I don't know what the next step would be. Thank you.

Coupon-mad

Don't reply. Wait for the claim.

D1948

Coupon-mad said:

Don't reply. Wait for the claim.

County Court Claim !? How can I defend myself for the double yellow lines,it was in a petrol garage. The other one for overstaying was at 23:00 at night. 

KeithP

I know what they mean on a public highway, but what is the meaning of double yellow lines in a petrol garage?

Coupon-mad

What do you think double yellow lines mean?  I'll give you a clue: they DON'T mean no stopping and they don't mean no loading.

You can stop legitimately on DYL.  I do all the time, e.g. if dropping off a passenger or picking someone or something up.  It's what they are for.

Coupon-mad

These cases are always easy to defend. 

No worries at all about a court claim.  Calm down.  It's fine.  This is where you win.

There won't even be a hearing if you do as we advise.

D1948

dcbl are asking for my full name, first line of address and post code for email correspondence. Should i provide this details and ask for an extra 30 days ? 

KeithP

D1948 said:

dcbl are asking for my full name, first line of address and post code for email correspondence. Should i provide this details and ask for an extra 30 days ? 

Yes. Why not? They already have that information so you are giving them nothing new.

UncleThomasCobley

You are dealing with the intellectually malnourished DCB Legal. Stop worrying and just follow the advice you receive here. Have you read the Newbies/FAQ thread yet?

If/when they issue a claim, you will defend it robustly using the Template defence and they will, eventually discontinue before it gets to court. You can place money on that. Have a read:

DCB LEGAL RECORD OF PRIVATE PARKING COURT CLAIM DISCONTINUATIONS

D1948

Thank you.I have read the Newbies thread. Is there a way to settle before CCJ, paying just the fines without the adding costs of £70 for each fine?

KeithP

D1948 said:

Is there a way to settle before CCJ, paying just the fines without the adding costs of £70 for each fine?

Not that I know of.

Any hint from you that you are 'uncomfortable' with the situation will only lead to them rubbing their hands with glee on spotting a potential 'easy target'. They might even add more charges when they see how desperate you are.  

They are certainly not going to reduce the amount when they see a victim panicking.