Civil Enforcement parking fine

Avalanche123

My husband parked near a restaurant who have recently contracted this firm. For some reason, he didn't think it applying to him. He was there for 30 mins, popping over to a nearby business.

Now we have fine - failed to obtain a permit in accordance with the notified terms.

Is there any way to fight this? Could someone help?

nopcns

Avalanche123 said:

Is there any way to fight this? Could someone help?

Yes.

Please read the Newbies/FAQ thread for the answer to your question.

Gr1pr

Now you have a parking charge notice, not a fine 

Private parking signs apply to any driver on these sites 

Post redacted pictures of both sides of the PCN and pictures of the signage on site too, so we can check the terms and conditions and look for any errors or failures 

I suspect that the PCN was correctly issued for fly parking and could be difficult to get out of, but need to see the paperwork and signs first 

People should look for on street parking, not private car parks

Coupon-mad

Gr1pr said:

People should look for on street parking, not private car parks

Totally agree.

No idea why so many people look for a car park to park a car, as their first thought.  Usually having driven past umpteen free on street spaces to get there!

But:

I don't agree that a CEL parking charge is difficult to get out of, though.  Dead easy. Usually winnable at POPLA on signage.

Gr1pr

Thats what I was thinking, it would more likely hinge on signage and no landowner authority, not other topics , although if its a recent landowner contract to deter fly parking on their car park, then possibly only signage 

So not as easy as Smart or Apcoa or Horizon etc , who usually have a slam dunk topic

Sometimes, these drivers wounds are self inflicted, the days of just parking anyplace you like are long gone, vigilance and modified behaviour to account for modern changes should be followed 

Coupon-mad

I agree.