Car park securities 4 minute overstay

Carmel73

ChirpyChicken said:

Carmel73 said:

Wondering if I should ask them to reopen the appeal window based on the fact I didn't get the letter.

Dont bother!

  Oh Blumin ell, here we go again then!

Coupon-mad

Carmel73 said:

Coupon-mad said:

ChirpyChicken said: 

Ive heard funny things from a campaigner on FB about this firm. So don't worry

Inform them of your new address immediately 

The daughter of the original owner now runs the show and does her own court claims and always messes them up @Coupon-mad

  

@Carmel73

Did you go and pick up the missing PCN from your previous address yet? We'd like to see it but not the reminder and not the laughable £170 threatograms that follow!

It cannot be for 4 minutes overstay. Impossible.

OK, too late to appeal so (as you say) just kick back and wait for the PCN dance to begin!

So,  while your case is quiet, before the end of next week please please do the government's Public Consultation.

As I mentioned before, we need every poster to come back & complete this vital Consultation before the deadline.

See this thread: -

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

We understand that you may need some pointers. It looks laborious, we get that. It doesn't matter; no knowledge is needed except re your own experiences so you can call out a scam industry and you'll protect millions of motorists and help change the law.

I've written some guidance on that thread. I have covered almost every question, providing ideas if you agree with our stance on things like DRFs, which we say must be banned.

Ordinary people like you are falling victim to this scam 15 million times per annum. Motorists need your voice added please.

I bet you'll have a thing or two to say about the fact that the Joint Code changed the 2022 Code and allows no (zero) consideration period - for people who stay parked and don't decide to leave -  to read signs and pay.

My view is that in ALL pay on arrival sites, there must be at least ten minutes to pay. Maybe 15 mins at really large car parks with apps only, or a lack of machines.

Carmel73

Coupon-mad said:

Carmel73 said:

Coupon-mad said:

ChirpyChicken said: 

Ive heard funny things from a campaigner on FB about this firm. So don't worry

Inform them of your new address immediately 

The daughter of the original owner now runs the show and does her own court claims and always messes them up @Coupon-mad

  

@Carmel73

Did you go and pick up the missing PCN from your previous address yet? We'd like to see it but not the reminder and not the laughable £170 threatograms that follow!

It cannot be for 4 minutes overstay. Impossible.

OK, too late to appeal so (as you say) just kick back and wait for the PCN dance to begin!

So,  while your case is quiet, before the end of next week please please do the government's Public Consultation.

As I mentioned before, we need every poster to come back & complete this vital Consultation before the deadline.

See this thread: -

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

We understand that you may need some pointers. It looks laborious, we get that. It doesn't matter; no knowledge is needed except re your own experiences so you can call out a scam industry and you'll protect millions of motorists and help change the law.

I've written some guidance on that thread. I have covered almost every question, providing ideas if you agree with our stance on things like DRFs, which we say must be banned.

Ordinary people like you are falling victim to this scam 15 million times per annum. Motorists need your voice added please.

I bet you'll have a thing or two to say about the fact that the Joint Code changed the 2022 Code and allows no (zero) consideration period - for people who stay parked and don't decide to leave -  to read signs and pay.

My view is that in ALL pay on arrival sites, there must be at least ten minutes to pay. Maybe 15 mins at really large car parks with apps only, or a lack of machines.

Yeah hell I have some things to say!  Zero consideration, that's not even a possibility, absurd!  Thanks for the guidance, these really help to not feel as overwhelmed with the questions!

Carmel73

@Coupon-mad Wow that was a long form! Done and submitted

Gr1pr

Carmel73 said:

From the times on the photos it looks like i entered the car park at 12.07 and left at 13.19, it seems it took me 8 minutes to buy a ticket, could they be trying to get me for being 3 minutes over the consideration period?

Time on site,  72 minutes,  paid for 60 minutes, so a 12 minutes discrepancy,  the minimum grace period is 10 minutes,  so either an overstay or insufficient paid time 

So not 4 minutes, but yes taking a long time to pay after entering 

Nothing much to do but weather the storm,  dont bother replying or anything 

Coupon-mad

Taking a long time to pay for the reasons you explained is a delay caused not by your fault but by a 'frustration of contract'.

No judge would find against you. We know what we're doing. I've spoken for people in court hearings v PPCs and you'd almost certainly win and any judge would be peee^d off that his/her court had its time wasted on a frivolous claim when you clearly paid for your parking period.

Big Thankyou for doing the survey, which is really important.