Which template is best for appealing a PCN when using a lease car (Driver left site)

LDast

If you want a “belt and braces” approach, also explain to the POPLA assessor that the operator failed to comply with PoFA section 13 &14 and cannot hold the Hirer liable and, as the Hirer, you decline to identify the driver. The operator has not shown that the person they are pursuing is the driver.

The no evidence of leaving the site is always a winner but with POPLA, you may just get the janitor doing the assessments that day. Belt and braces.

20vt-rs

Hi all - Well I appealed this based on no evidence of leaving the site, they have written back saying after review of the evidence and my appeal that they believe the parking charge to be correctly issued! I have a POPLA code now, so next step is to do a POPLA appeal. I guess they bank on people paying up, I am going to POPLA. Just a waste of time all round though.

20vt-rs

Ok quick update on this topic, I appealed via POPLA and used the resources on the board about appealing and going to POPLA, today they wrote to me saying the the parking company have withdrawn their appeal and the matter is now closed!!!  

Really helpful info on here and from members, so thank you, specifically the points that helped were:

1. Understanding the process, lots of info to review (takes time but is worth it).
2. Reviewing the evidence provided by the parking company, and knowing that it is not substantial enough to support their accusation.
3. Not identifying the driver seems an important matter also, something that shouldn't be done when appealing.

Anyhow, thanks again all - a positive outcome!

Coupon-mad

Very good news!  Nicely done.