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Got a P4Parking ticket in the allocated parking where I actually live


Details:
- What: Parking Charge Notice (PCN) - No valid permit on visible display
- When: 27/12/2024 at 09:48
- Where: Edinburgh, Scotland
Hello all,
I recently moved from Bristol to Edinburgh and now rent a flat with a dedicated parking space. There are signs displayed around the parking area.
I have a valid parking permit, but unfortunately, on the morning of 27/12/2024, it had fallen from the dashboard without me noticing. I found a PCN on my car for "No valid permit on visible display." The notice was a typical thermal-printed slip.
What I did:
In a rush, I used their online appeal process, assuming they would cancel the charge once I explained. I selected the option that I am the keeper and submitted an appeal, stating:
"I have a valid permit, but it fell from the dashboard. Please remove the charge."
I also included pictures of the car with the permit clearly displayed afterward.
What happened next:
My appeal was rejected with the standard response about the terms and conditions requiring the permit to be visible at all times. They maintained the charge.
Current status:
- I have not made further contact with them since the rejection.
- They have offered the "discounted" payment of £60 until 17th January 2025, after which it increases to £100.
My questions:
- Since I have already appealed through their system (mistakenly without waiting for their letter) and identified myself as the keeper, do I still have a chance for a successful appeal through POPLA?
- I’ve read the NEWBIE thread, but I’m finding it difficult to piece everything together as this is my first time dealing with such an issue.
Any guidance on how to proceed would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Comments
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It's Scotland. Ignore it entirely.
Search the forum for Scotland new law parking keeper 2025 to learn about the changes in a year or so which won't affect this PCN, but you do need to know about re new private parking PCNs and the fact that keeper liability is coming to your country, if you stay in Scotland.PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
CLICK at the top or bottom of any page where it says:
Home»Motoring»Parking Tickets Fines & Parking - read the NEWBIES THREAD3 -
I have revealed myself by appealing on P4 Parking appeal page. In what grounds I shall ignore it?
Sorry, I could not find the exact page you are pointing to. I talked to some people around, they do not know anything about ignoring the ticket. Could you give me a link to read about it please?
I will stay in Edinburgh for a while. I'd appreciate your help to understands more about it.
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The people you talked obviously know nothing
You can find the page quite easily by searching
You ignore as per the advice given.
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Single charges don't usually go to court in Scotland because the process is very different, more expensive for the Claimant and they cannot obtain costs.
Make sure you don't get any more charges, but also check if you are required by the terms of your lease/tenancy to display a permit at all. Complain to the managing agent and see if you can opt your space out of the "management".
Always remember to abide by Space Corps Directive 39436175880932/B:
'All nations attending the conference are only allocated one parking space.'2 -
diffstorm said:I have revealed myself by appealing on P4 Parking appeal page. In what grounds I shall ignore it?
Sorry, I could not find the exact page you are pointing to. I talked to some people around, they do not know anything about ignoring the ticket. Could you give me a link to read about it please?
I will stay in Edinburgh for a while. I'd appreciate your help to understands more about it.
Nobody appeals in Scotland. Nobody pays.
Nothing will happen. Read the search results.PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
CLICK at the top or bottom of any page where it says:
Home»Motoring»Parking Tickets Fines & Parking - read the NEWBIES THREAD1
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