University and Open Parking

troublemaker22

Don't appeal.  They are trying to ensnare you into a process that ends with an IAS Non-standard appeal which is a trap. Unlike IAS standard appeals, IAS Non-Standard appeal outcomes are legally binding on motorists and as IAS is a kangaroo court that is biased against motorists, you should have nothing to do with IAS that could result in a legally binding outcome.  Plus you have to pay IAS a £15 fee for the privilege of falling into the trap.

Just prepare to defeat this one the usual way when and if court proceedings are started.  Be sure to update your V5 vehicle registration address every time you move home in the next 6 years and be sure to notify Open Parking of any new address and that you won't receive any post sent to your own address.  The easiest way for these scammers to get a CCJ is to get the court office to post papers to an old address so you don't receive them in time to defend yourself.

Coupon-mad

@troublemaker22 is right.

Just ignore it. Open Parking don't sue.

werty789

Oh really? So is the incorrect picture of the car a part of that? I was hoping to just direct them to the fact that the evidence they have isn't even my car and just shows an alloy.

@Coupon-mad is the NTK I've uploaded good enough to be added to the collection?

Coupon-mad

I'm ahead of you!

Added it immediately thanks.

  

the evidence they have isn't even my car and just shows an alloy.

Do they have no other images online?

werty789

The only evidence they have online is the below picture (where I have cropped out the reg and ticket number) - which isn't my car either:

Coupon-mad

What the heck sort of evidence is that? The worst I've ever seen!

werty789

Hello all,

Just an update on this. My info has been passed on to Empira and have had the following letters from them spaced about 2 weeks apart. Any ideas as to whether this will proceed to litigation? I want to point out that they have no evidence but as mentioned earlier in the thread, I don't want to get caught up in some ridiculous appeal I have to pay for.

fisherjim

Debt collectors begging letter ignore it.

Coupon-mad

Yep, ignore Empira, who are connected to Gladstones solicitors.  A hated firm. 

werty789

Hello all,

Just wanted to give you an update on this - and say a massive thank you to all of you who advised and helped.

I got increasingly frustrated with the repeat debt collector letters, and as I was moving home soon, I got in touch with the University again. This time, I sent them the flimsy evidence, along with the picture of the ticket. Once they saw the picture of 'my car' they cancelled the ticket immediately and I received a letter from Open Parking with the cancellation a week later.

I have really learned a lot from you and will be spreading the word to tackle these cowboys and not pay for unfair tickets. Thank you once again