ANPR double dip error and court claim form

carprobs123

In 2023, I visited a retail park on the evening of one day, and then again on the following morning. A few months later, I received a PCN via post, claiming I had stayed overnight. I had not, and I now know that this is called an “ANPR double dipping error”. At the time, I phoned the DCBL up and explained the situation and that there had been an error. I did not hear from them again for over 3 years. Over 3 years later, this summer, I have received further letters from DCBL claiming that I owe them money for this incident. I phoned DCBL up and explained, the man on the phone said that I could send evidence via email. I have photographic evidence of the car parked on the street outside my home during the time they claimed I was in the car park. On the phone, I was told that photographic evidence would be enough, and to send this along with my ref number to DCBL’s email. I sent this evidence and of course was told that my evidence was insufficient and that they would be taking me to court.

Evidence wise, I also have a receipt for the retailer (Currys) that I spent money in the morning. I have a bank statement that shows I was in a different retailer (M&S) the night prior.

This week, I have received a letter from HM courts and tribunals with a ‘claim form’ in it. From reading the newbies thread, I understand that I should now use MCOL to submit my defence. However, I am wondering if it would still be worth contacting Horizon parking to appeal the PCN and contacting Horizon’s DPO regarding the unlawful accessing of my data? Is it also worth complaining to DVLA about Horizon’s unlawful accessing of my data? Or is it too late for these things to have an impact?

Many thanks in advance, I have read the Newbies thread but I am still struggling to piece everything together.

Gr1pr

No contact with any of them, especially not Horizon or DCB Legal

Post a redacted picture of the N1SDT claim form below, see the example below

Half_way

where is /was this retail park?

have you located the site owner/management?

carprobs123

I can't seem to figure out who 'owns' the land, I no longer live locally and the info on googlemaps is outdated. I have tried to call the retail stores I visited, but M&S have stated that they don't own the car park and don't know who does.

carprobs123

The claim form that’s been received.

ChirpyChicken

It will discontinue

carprobs123

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82178366#Comment_82178366

Do you mean that if I use MCOL to submit my defence, it will discontinue?

Woodstok2000

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82178369#Comment_82178369

Yes, in all likelihood (although not guaranteed). Search for the chan and akande defence - no breach pleaded.

Gr1pr

Use this bespoke defence

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6686569/cpp-parking-eye-cel-dcb-legal-group-thread

Umkomaas

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82178369#Comment_82178369

As long as you follow the process required for defending the claim, you will almost certainly find your case listed in the following thread ….

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6377263/dcb-legal-record-of-private-parking-court-claim-discontinuations

Le_Kirk

With an issue date of 20/10/26 and providing you complete(d) the AoS before or on 08/11/26 your defence deadline date is 4.00 p.m. on 23/11/26

Complete your AoS before 08/11/26 and then submit the defence as advised by @Gr1pr before 23/11/26