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Do I appeal a APCOA fine for Stansted drop-off zone?

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I received an APCOA fine for using the drop-off zone without paying. Slightly my fault, but it was my first time there, and was mainly focused on the road as it was quite busy. I saw a sign saying 'express drop-off', and a road leading to the terminal which I assumed was where you would drop someone off. I was there for just under 3 minutes. Looking back at google maps and photos of the area, there is 'no exit without payment' written at the bottom of the sign, but I don't think it's that noticable (especially with the amount of other different signs in the area). I also didn't realise you have to pay online, and I didn't see (I suppose I wasn't really looking) any signs that said pay online. 

Just curious if I should appeal, or just accept my mistake and pay? 

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  • Umkomaas
    Umkomaas Posts: 43,384 Forumite
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    Even though the following thread relates to Gatwick and Heathrow, it is equally applicable to Stansted. Use the template response therein. 

    Please note, we are not a legal advice forum. I personally don't get involved in critiquing court case Defences/Witness Statements, so unable to help on that front. Please don't ask. .

    I provide only my personal opinion, it is not a legal opinion, it is simply a personal one. I am not a lawyer.

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