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Should I pay the fine or fight

I parked on a carpark a couple of weeks ago managed by district enforcement limited. Now, I had to find somewhere to park, then I went to machine as I didn't have money on me and had to download the app to pay for parking. I tried multiple times to pay and it kept declining me even though I had funds to pay. After a little bit I decided to leave and park elsewhere, In total it was around 12 minutes. I received a pcn for £100 reduced to 60 if I pay it early. Question is, is it worth the hassle? Ive already appealed and waiting for outcome of that. Any help please.

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  • Trainerman
    Trainerman Posts: 1,329 Forumite
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    edited 27 March at 10:00PM
    It is just a speculative invoice.

    Only you can decide whether it is worth fighting it or not, but I most certainly would fight all the way. Yes it takes time and work but that creates hassle for them and why should they just dip their hands in your wallet ?.
    The pen is mightier than the sword ..... and I have many pens.
  • ChirpyChicken
    ChirpyChicken Posts: 1,974 Forumite
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    Simple
    Never pay DE
  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 155,315 Forumite
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    edited 29 March at 3:01PM
    boodadude said:
    I parked on a carpark a couple of weeks ago managed by district enforcement limited. Now, I had to find somewhere to park, then I went to machine as I didn't have money on me and had to download the app to pay for parking. I tried multiple times to pay and it kept declining me even though I had funds to pay. After a little bit I decided to leave and park elsewhere, In total it was around 12 minutes. I received a pcn for £100 reduced to 60 if I pay it early. Question is, is it worth the hassle? Ive already appealed and waiting for outcome of that. Any help please.
    Of course you don't pay District Enforcement. Horrific company in our experience. I assume this farce was 'run' remotely by ANPR or CCTV at the site?

    The outcome will be a template rejection letter.

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    Tell the eejits if you move house with six years. Open every letter in good time. Ignore red/bold font threatograms.

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