Gatwick Drop Off Fine

bt90w8

On Friday, April 15th, I dropped off my parents at Gatwick Airport in the early morning. Being a new driver, navigating the chaos of the M25 on my way back home occupied my thoughts, causing me to completely forget about the drop-off charge. Unfortunately, upon returning home, I received the distressing news of losing my student job, which understandably overshadowed any concerns about the drop-off charge. It wasn't until Sunday that the realisation hit me out of the blue, and I was overcome with worry because I simply don't have the £100 needed to pay the fine.

As a university student, I am already living on a tight budget, self-funding my studies and striving to save for a master's degree, essential for my desired career path. Even if the fine were reduced to £60, it would significantly impact me, equivalent to nearly three weeks' worth of groceries.

I'm wondering if there's any recourse available to me. I recall hearing that in the past, the fine was reduced to a more manageable £15, which seems fairer to me. However, the prospect of facing a £60 is daylight robbery, considering it was an honest mistake on my part. While I did pay the drop-off charge promptly on Sunday once I remembered, I can't shake off the fear of receiving a fine in the post, and I want to be prepared and aware of my rights in such a situation. Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated.

Fruitcake

Where did you get your time machine, or did you mean April the 15th last year?

It is not a fine.

The drop-off site at Gatwick is a known money-trap for parking companies. 

Have you read the sticky thread for NEWBIES yet? That it is your starting point and will answer most of your questions before you need to ask them. 
Have you received the NTK yet? When you do, and having read the NEWBIES, you will know how to appeal as keeper without blabbing about the driver's identity. Since the site is not relevant land where byelaws apply, the keeper cannot be held liable, which is why the driver's identity must not be revealed, so you should add that point to the appeal template in blue text you will find in the NEWBIES.

Coupon-mad

Did you miss the group thread on Heathrow & Gatwick Drop off cases when you searched?

Dead easy to win.

bt90w8

Fruitcake said:

Where did you get your time machine, or did you mean April the 15th last year?

It is not a fine.

The drop-off site at Gatwick is a known money-trap for parking companies. 

Have you read the sticky thread for NEWBIES yet? That it is your starting point and will answer most of your questions before you need to ask them. 
Have you received the NTK yet? When you do, and having read the NEWBIES, you will know how to appeal as keeper without blabbing about the driver's identity. Since the site is not relevant land where byelaws apply, the keeper cannot be held liable, which is why the driver's identity must not be revealed, so you should add that point to the appeal template in blue text you will find in the NEWBIES.

Sorry, I meant March 15th just gone. Is this the thread in question?https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4816822/newbies-private-parking-ticket-old-or-new-read-these-faqs-first-thankyou/

bt90w8

Coupon-mad said:

Did you miss the group thread on Heathrow & Gatwick Drop off cases when you searched?

Dead easy to win.

I can't seem to find the thread. Do you have a link to it?

Coupon-mad

No.

I'd have to search, and I want you to do that!

TadleyBaggie

It's here:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6500170/group-thread-for-heathrow-and-gatwick-drop-off-pcns?utm_source=community-search&utm_medium=organic-search&utm_term=gatwick+drop+off+group