PCN RECEIVED BUT I PAID & DISPLAYED MY TICKET

Amorymar

Coupon-mad said:

Amorymar said:

Hi, I received this reply today. The reason they have rejected is because they’re saying that I stayed longer but they’re not taking into account the time I had to wait until a space became available. I entered at 11:22 but ticket was purchased at 11:26. Do I appeal to POPLA & explain the reasons given? 

Yes and go to town on the time taken to find a space and point out that the BPA's 10 minute grace period is a minimum not a maximum, so if POPLA is of the view (as they are) that £100 is 'in the region' of the £85 charge in the Beavis case then they can extend the exact same rationale to the fact that 11 minutes is 'in the region of' and fits within the purpose of the "minimum ten minute grace period" clause and perfectly reasonable in the circumstances of a car park plagued by queues at weekends. Which the operator knows because they have the exact daily vehicle numbers and they are put to strict proof that it was not busy that day.

Thank you, I appreciate your help.  Can I ask if there's a template that I need to follow for POPLA, or can I just add all my information and photos? Also, am I correct in saying I don't admit to being the driver? Thank you in advance 

Coupon-mad

No template (I detest templates... people should write their own versions)!

But POPLA stage is fully covered in the 3rd post of the NEWBIES FAQS thread.

Amorymar

Hi, how do I locate the newbies thread? 

fisherjim

Amorymar said:

Hi, how do I locate the newbies thread? 

C-M has a link to it in every one of her posts!

Amorymar

fisherjim said:

Amorymar said:

Hi, how do I locate the newbies thread? 

C-M has a link to it in every one of her posts!

Sorry, but where? I can't find it 

pustit

You clicked "thanks" on her last message on this thread. 17th May 12.10pm.
There are five lines of text on that page so the link will be relatively easy to find

Coupon-mad

Yes you can. I don't have a link in my signature but please read it. Look:

EcksTen

@Amorymar (or anyone that uses this car park) did you manage to get any photos of the car park and signage? I have received a Parking Charge Notice from ECP too and am looking to contact the landowner but I'm assuming this is on the signage at the car park. The street map view is from 2023 so no idea if this is the same as when I parked here last month so can't rely on this for appeal and is too far away to zoom in to read any of the signs anyway.
Let me know if you can help!
Thank you 

Coupon-mad

EcksTen said:

@Amorymar (or anyone that uses this car park) did you manage to get any photos of the car park and signage? I have received a Parking Charge Notice from ECP too and am looking to contact the landowner but I'm assuming this is on the signage at the car park. The street map view is from 2023 so no idea if this is the same as when I parked here last month so can't rely on this for appeal and is too far away to zoom in to read any of the signs anyway.
Let me know if you can help!
Thank you 

Does Googling the place not reveal the property agents who run it?

EcksTen

I've got Maidstone Borough Council from a quick check on Land Registry, but can't find anything useful from Googling yet (the address listed on the PCN is Church Street - Maidstone, 3 Church Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1DS):