Money Moral Dilemma: Should I pay half the parking 'fine' my husband got giving my parents a lift?

Coupon-mad

Kaizen2024 said:

That's because they are lazy and inefficient just taking the easy route.

Or because they don’t get so hung up on what something is called. 

Seriously, the criticism that the regulars give to people new to this type of thing for using the incorrect terminology is both unnecessary and petty.

You guys know what they mean, give them a break or keep quiet.

Details like this are vitally important.

Luckily, the MHCLG do not consider these invoices as 'fines' and they continue to listen to both sides but certainly the good guys & gals are being heard loud and clear.

I predict that - due to their often illegal charges and excessive camera surveillance, race to court approach, abject greed and disingenuous consumer blame culture - your industry is up the creek without a paddle ... and you'll find out soon enough.

Had you noticed every time your industry pushes back, what you then get is worse for you? The BPA's Steve Clark noticed that 4 years ago and he wasn't wrong.

I predict the new statutory Code will be even stronger. I suggest the industry suck it up this time.

cantbelieveit23

I have a totally different take on this, I'm afraid.  Why are a married couple arguing about WHO should pay?  Would they not be sharing their resources (money, in this case) equally, as a partnership?  
As for WHETHER you should pay, it does rather seem that it was "your" error, so unless whoever is in control is likely to be charitable....
I like to think the posts here are genuine, but this kind does make me a little suspicious.

Coupon-mad

They aren't real. They recycle the same dilemma years later. As I said in my first reply!

Ralph-y

why are MSE trying to generate hypothetical posts /  responses / posts .... on one of thier most busy forums ?

and to all the forum members who have responded ... I hope you have learned a little regarding the murky world of private parking 

oldnewhand

Your husband was the driver, the person who didn't see the notice. He, therefore, is the one who needs to contest the fine. It would be kind of you to offer to check up on the positioning of the notice, however, it does seem somewhat petty to say that you should do the leg work following his error. Did he offer to take your parents, or did you ask him to? These tickets probably get issued due to people parking there when they are not using the GP surgery, so in probability if HE went there as the driver who used the space and explained who he transported the surgery could verify that it was in fact a genuine use of the parking bay and waive the fine. You need to talk calmly to each other as equal people with equal rights, both respecting each other. 

Ralph-y

It wasn’t a fine ... its an invoice .... her husband can not be held responsible unless they know his name  .... and why would any one say ? 

why are MSE trying to generate hypothetical posts /  responses / posts .... on one of their most busy forums ?

and to all the forum members who have responded ... I hope you have learned a little regarding the murky world of private parking 

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cantbelieveit23 said:

I have a totally different take on this, I'm afraid.  Why are a married couple arguing about WHO should pay?  Would they not be sharing their resources (money, in this case) equally, as a partnership?  
As for WHETHER you should pay, it does rather seem that it was "your" error, so unless whoever is in control is likely to be charitable....
I like to think the posts here are genuine, but this kind does make me a little suspicious.

Not getting into whether this is the right thing to do, and also not as a response to this dilemna, just a general response: not all married couples exclusively pool money / have a joint account.

Some (like my wife and I) have a joint account and separate personal current accounts, and some will exclusively have separate accounts.

kryten3000

Kaizen2024 said:

That's because they are lazy and inefficient just taking the easy route.

Or because they don’t get so hung up on what something is called. 

It's no coincidence that:

a) Parking Charge Notice and Penalty Charge Notice have the same Acronym which is deliberately confusing.
b) The upcoming government code will change this to "Notice of Parking Charge" to properly differentiate from statutory notices.

Le_Kirk

Wow, one could receive a NPC from NPC (Notice of Parking Charge from National Parking Control).   Confusing - not!

SpectralNova

If this is from a private company and it is an invoice rather than an official fine, the driver is only responsible if they have been identified. If not, it is often better not to reply at all. Still, it is a good idea to double-check the details on Parking Cowboys or use one of the standard appeal templates just to be safe.