Regis Road - Road Disguised as Car Park

MyConversation

I received a PCN for "Obstructive Parking" in Regis Road NW5. My car was pictured as being stationary for just over five minutes in an area that was not marked by double yellow lines and was not a parking bay. From a non technical point of view the car was clearly not causing an obstruction. And if it was I was in the vehicle, which was stationary but running and could have moved if need be. 

The road is confusing as it is apparently a private road, which is designated as a car park. The road has a local borough council street name as it's entrance, it is served by council traffic lights and gives access to the local council recycling centre, the car pound Royal Mail sorting office as well as a number of businesses. There are a number of signs on the road, which I didn't read as I did not intend to park. The main sign which is near the entrance to the road does say "Private Land" but this sign is not obvious and is often obscured by vehicles leaving and stopped at the traffic lights.

Unfortunately I was late in coming to this forum and appealed firstly with Private Parking Solutions (London) Ltd and POPLA both appeals were rejected.

In the opinion of this forum what would be my next best move. If I hold out do you think I could be successful in court (without having to employ expert advice)? What would I probably stand to lose?

Thank you

Gr1pr

You can fight a possible future court claim by yourself with assistance from here , no question

If you were to lose in court,  the typical figure to pay out is a total of about £212

We dont advise paying them , unless a judge in court says so

MyConversation

Thanks for the reply.

At this point is it worth posting details from the original PCN, appeals or rejections or just sit tight and wait for a possible "letter before claim" or actual court claim?

Coupon-mad

Sit tight. Do nothing except the below.

By going confidently into the 'ignore' stance, the only steps to take are:

- Tell them if you move house within 6 years.

- Ignore the tedious £170 threatograms shown in pictures in the 4th post of the NEWBIES thread.

- Come back if you get a solicitor's LBC as per the 2nd post of the NEWBIES thread. 

Nobody pays a penny and no hearing is even needed in most cases. Search the forum and read a few cases as they are easy to beat by waiting for a claim form - it is easier than appealing!

There is no risk AT ALL in defending a court claim. No CCJ. No bailiffs.