PCN for not parking fully within a bay while another car didn't get one for not parking in a bay

balsingh

Not heard anything further since the NTK. As a matter of interest, what should I be expecting from them next and when?

Also, can anyone refer me to a thread on this or any other forums where someone won against this guy so I track the process of how it went and how it was handled? Keen to prep up on an actual scenario as I have reviewed the newbie thread already.

Coupon-mad

Yes just search the forum for his name.  You can read what letters arrived and how easily people won in 2023.

balsingh

Received a 'Letter Before Claim' from Gladstones Solicitors today as per attached images.with 2 options of Pay or Dispute. They have added £70 so what started off as a £60 PCN now stands at £170 so hoping to get some advice on next steps please.

Thx in advance

KeithP

As suggested earlier, you need to be reading the NEWBIES thread.
The first few paragraphs of the second post on the NEWBIES thread describe what to do when receiving a Letter of Claim.

balsingh

KeithP said:

As suggested earlier, you need to be reading the NEWBIES thread.
The first few paragraphs of the second post on the NEWBIES thread describe what to do when receiving a Letter of Claim.

Sure thing. I'll review that again as it's been well over a month since the last letter. Wanted to post the images of  letter for reference. thx

balsingh

As per the newbies thread, I will be responding to the LBC as per the generic template provided. Correct me if I'm wrong but assuming the non-POFA template is not relevant here as I'm guessing the PCN is POFA compliant?? I'm not sure actually.

Also, on the first page of the LBC, it advises about disputing the debt using a webform on their website and you need to register for that (providing personal details including phone number which I only want to share if I really have to). Is that the preferred way? Reading some other posts, one said you 'have' to use the form.

However, there is also an email address at the bottom of the page so would that be a better approach to avoid registering on their site and providing the personal details they want.

Appreciate the feedback and no doubt I'll have other queries as I read more and get into putting this together. Thx

Castle

You should ask for copies of the signs as based on this thread they are in the name of Mr Wilkins personally, rather than his company.
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Coupon-mad

If you mean replying to Gladstones just fill in all your data on their portal EXCEPT the phone number.  Just use the reply I wrote, the one that asks about VAT on the DRA fee.

balsingh

Coupon-mad said:

If you mean replying to Gladstones just fill in all your data on their portal EXCEPT the phone number.  Just use the reply I wrote, the one that asks about VAT on the DRA fee.

Perfect. Thx. Will do that later today. Regarding the previous comment about asking for copies of the signs, is that a separate process and should I also do that? ie. should that be part of this letter. I thought that was the previous stage which we've now gone past as Gladstones are involved?

Coupon-mad

Add in the extra bit asking for copies of the signs.