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Parking charge from EFIPS

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Hi, 

I've received a parking charge notice for parking in a 'no parking zone' at a shopping centre. It was on a double yellow line, in a taxi rank, with a no entry signage at the entrance. Although the letter doesn't specifically state any of these things. It just says there was a breach of terms. Is there any way I can appeal this, what could I possibly say? Thankfully the fine is only £30 but I'd rather not pay it if possible. 



I was parked on the left up ahead. 

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  • Gr1pr
    Gr1pr Posts: 7,933 Forumite
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    edited 11 April at 10:32AM
    Must be a new BPA AOS member,  so study the 5th and 1st post in the newbies sticky thread in announcements near the top of the forum,  3rd thread down 

    The charge is £60, not £30
  • triwizard
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    Ok thanks will do. I meant £30 if paid within 14 days. 
  • Gr1pr
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    triwizard said:
    Ok thanks will do. I meant £30 if paid within 14 days. 
    Thats correct,  but its the early settlement figure,  not the actual charge,  the pcn is always at £60, never changes 

    I would have thought that its forbidden to park there, so no offer   no consideration,  no contract 
  • triwizard
    triwizard Posts: 5 Forumite
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    I would have thought that its forbidden to park there, so no offer   no consideration,  no contract 
    Meaning what exactly? I'm wondering if the £30 offer is quite lenient considering the situation. Which is why I asked is it worth appealing at all. Guess I have nothing to lose. 

  • Gr1pr
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    edited 11 April at 10:56AM
    I cannot see any observation time   ( consideration period  ),  nor is there a period of parking,  nor can I see any invitations for the keeper to pay 
  • triwizard
    triwizard Posts: 5 Forumite
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    Good catch. Maybe there is hope after all  :D
  • triwizard
    triwizard Posts: 5 Forumite
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    So I've looked at the newbies thread and the first appeal template titled 



    TEMPLATE ''ONE SIZE FITS ALL'' FIRST APPEAL THAT DOESN'T SAY WHO WAS DRIVING:

    Is this the one I should be using? Seems rather aggressive 😂. There was a sign upon entry to the area I parked but no signs on posts where the bays where. I guess that's worth mentioning + the points GR1pr mentioned above. Am I on the right track? 
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