Parking Fine Scotland

Bronny23

Hi folks! New here and first post. Need a bit of advice from the experts. Basically I got a parking fine through the door because I went to return an online shopping and didn’t pay the ticket fee, I know it’s stupid! I didn’t think I needed it as I was only there to return my order. So I have the receipt from TK MAXX to compare the time on the parking fine that I was only there for that duration (19mins).

Also worth noting that during this time, my Mrs was in the passenger seat waiting while the car was parked in one of the bays. 

I’ve asked before whether I should pay the fine and bite the bullet. I was told by a few people to ignore it as it’s my first time and the Keeper Liability in Scotland basically means if I don’t confirm that I was driving, they can’t enforce the charge. Is there any truth in this? I’m tempted to just pay the £60 for all the hassle and letters I’ll be getting if I ignore it.

Has anyone had any experience before? The ticket is from UKPA.

Gr1pr

Ignore them,  no keeper liability in Scotland,  so no blabbing about who was driving 

Its irrelevant whether the vehicle was occupied or not 

You should read the newbies thread in announcements near the top of the forum,  especially post 4, plus the advice for Scotland too

Ideally try plan A,  getting the retail park management company or landlord or landowner to cancel the pcn 

Bear in mind that the advice given will be different next year,  if keeper liability kicks I'm for Scotland 

Umkomaas

Also worth noting that during this time, my Mrs was in the passenger seat waiting while the car was parked in one of the bays

Never rely on that old myth!

didn’t pay the ticket fee, I know it’s stupid! I didn’t think I needed it as I was only there to return my order.

..... nor that one! 🤦

Coupon-mad

I’ve asked before whether I should pay the fine and bite the bullet. I was told by a few people to ignore it as it’s my first time and the Keeper Liability in Scotland basically means if I don’t confirm that I was driving, they can’t enforce the charge. Is there any truth in this?

Yes, that is still true this year.

Stick around though because things are changing in Scotland re private larking some time in 2026.

"I’m tempted to just pay the £60 for all the hassle and letters I’ll be getting if I ignore it."

No. Nothing will happen. It's not a fine.

Informed people (those on MSE) don't pay scams to make them go away. The £170 threatograms are laughable. You saw the pictures of these joke letters in post 4 of the NEWBIES FAQS thread when you read it before posting?

They surely reassured you not to pay an unfair or extortionate parking invoice just because some letters use a bit of red ink? Nobody comes knocking!

ChirpyChicken

why would you pay to stop a letter turning up that is harmless

Coupon-mad

Bronny23 said:

Hi folks! New here and first post. Need a bit of advice from the experts. Basically I got a parking fine through the door because I went to return an online shopping and didn’t pay the ticket fee, I know it’s stupid! I didn’t think I needed it as I was only there to return my order. So I have the receipt from TK MAXX to compare the time on the parking fine that I was only there for that duration (19mins).

Also worth noting that during this time, my Mrs was in the passenger seat waiting while the car was parked in one of the bays. 

I’ve asked before whether I should pay the fine and bite the bullet. I was told by a few people to ignore it as it’s my first time and the Keeper Liability in Scotland basically means if I don’t confirm that I was driving, they can’t enforce the charge. Is there any truth in this? I’m tempted to just pay the £60 for all the hassle and letters I’ll be getting if I ignore it.

Has anyone had any experience before? The ticket is from UKPA.

Apart from (as advised above) now ignoring it, here's a call to action:

This month, we need you because you should take an interest in the new law and Code of Practice plans that will ALSO apply in Scotland. PLEASE bookmark this thread below and do Public Consultation if you haven't done it yet. See this thread: -

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6617396/parking-code-of-practice-consultation-8-weeks-from-11th-july-2025/p1

We need every poster to come back & complete this vital Consultation before the deadline! Just 2 weeks left but please don't rush it. You can do some then save it and come back to it as you have time.

We understand that you may need some pointers. It looks laborious, we get that.

So to try to help, I've written some guidance on that thread.

Any questions on the Consultation please ask - on the dedicated thread - but I've covered up to question 20 already in that first post, openly telling everyone what I'm going to put and/or what sort of evidence you might wish to use for your response, if you agree with what we'll be saying from our experience.

Whilst your answers must of course be your own, there are vital points to safeguard motorists interests to make, that many people may not think of without our guidance because we see cases every day and we know the legal background. However, people like you have lived & breathed the intimidation, greed and unfairness first hand so your voice is needed!