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POPLA Decisions
MSE Note: Hi! Please don't post any private details (yours or other peoples) on the forum for privacy reasons. Thanks! MSE Official Insert: Read our MoneySaving UK Travel & Transport guides to save more including Fight Private Parking Tickets and Parking Ticket Appeals. Back to Aaron Aadvark's original post.... This thread…
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'Template' defence suggestion - NB: ultimately, your choice of defence wording is your own
CLAIM FORM FROM A PARKING FIRM? THEY ARE VERY EASY TO DEFEND. NO RISK, NO CCJ IF YOU FOLLOW THE ADVICE IN FULL. PLEASE READ THIS POST FIRST TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO USE SOME OR ALL OF THIS SUGGESTED 'TEMPLATE' DEFENCE, THAT YOU THEN MAKE YOUR OWN. THIS FORUM DOES NOT PURPORT TO CONDUCT LITIGATION. YOUR FINAL DEFENCE THAT YOU…
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MSE Parking Ticket Appeals Guide feedback
Hi all, We noticed that a recent thread we started about MoneySavingExpert's Parking Ticket Appeals Guide prompted a response from a number of users. Thank you for all the feedback. MSE's guides are based on detailed journalistic research and analysis rather than tailored advice aimed at individuals. These guides are…
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**NEWBIES!! PRIVATE PARKING TICKET? OLD OR NEW? **READ THESE FAQS FIRST!** Thankyou!
:) WELCOME! :) HOW TO BEAT A PRIVATE PCN: BY APPEAL, COMPLAINT, OR DEFENCE. BEFORE YOU USE THE FORUM, IF YOU ARE NOT SURE HOW TO USE IT, CLICK HERE Forum Introduction Guide DO NOT USE YOUR REAL NAME AS YOUR USERNAME IF YOU POST A THREAD: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5532696 FAQS FIRST. NO THREAD IS…
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"A safe and friendly community"
Hi everyone, It's come to our attention that there have been more and more instances of uncivil behaviour here on the parking board, and I'd like to address the situation directly. Firstly, we'd like to express how much we value the insight and support that our very knowledgeable Forumites can offer. This is the very heart…
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Posting on the Parking Board – your help please
MSE Update November 2017 Hi everyone Please could all forumites using this board re-read our original post below. Thank you! ---- Please read our Don't Pay Unfair Parking Tickets News story for MSE's stance. Hi everyone, As you’ll be aware this board was set up for users to find factual information about parking tickets…
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The Parking Tickets Board Sticky
WELCOME [Useful Links & General Info] **NEWBIES!! PRIVATE PARKING TICKET? OLD OR NEW? **READ THESE FAQS FIRST!** Thankyou! Parking board feedback POPLA Decisions IAS Decisions (IAS = Independent Appeals Service) BPA Code of Practice - latest version Parking - Letter Before County Court Claim (LBCCC) - Fight back! Guidance…
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Smart Parking/DCBL claim Form - Insufficient Paid Time
Hi all. Had gone through the Newbie Thread. Received a Claim Form a week ago. The issue date is 6th May 2026 and I've submitted AOS yesterday 15th May 2026. The event was happened in 22th Nov 2022. My parents, my wife and I went to a faniture store for shopping for my new home. My father and I drove. We both paid 1.5 hrs…
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Notice of Trial Date - UK Parking Control
hi, I’ve received a trial date. I resubmitted my defence (thank you to this forum for your expert help) as requested by judge Iyer in July 2025 and not heard anything since. Not sure what do or how to prepare for court. Help please? Attached is the first page of the Order. Personal details removed.
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County Court Hearing for Parking Charge, However Ignored the POPLA Process
Hi there, I have a county court hearing for an unpaid Parking Charge as the Registered Driver of the car, as I have photographic proof at there is insufficient signage at the car park. However, I realised that I ignored the POPLA appeals process, which could count against me. I didn't believe that this was a legitimate…
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Smart Parking Judgement Issued
Hi Can someone help me? I didnt send back the claim form, does this mean I have to pay? Thanks
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Parking Code of Practice Consultation 2025 - now let's see what happens
This was a thread to discuss these questions: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/private-parking-code-of-practice Let's see what the MHCLG do next.
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CEL In House, Claim Form Stage
Hi, i have read the newbies thread, guide to MCOL and template defence including the specifics for a CEL in house claim where breach is not specified. I’ve attached the Claim Form for reference and confirm AOS was completed this evening, 26/04/2026. I have my draft defence ready to go, the suggested standard paragraphs…
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PCN from Euro Parking Services - NTK (but didn't park)
Hi all, I've read through the Newbies post, and I'm still a little unsure how I should appeal. I received a PCN, as the keeper. The car stopped at the entrance to a car park, just off the main road. The entrance is wide, and no traffic would have been impeded. The car stopped briefly on double yellow lines to allow a…
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DCB LEGAL RECORD OF PRIVATE PARKING COURT CLAIM DISCONTINUATIONS
A UKPC/DCB Legal pattern is now emerging, the same as the Highview/CP Plus/GroupNexus/DCB Legal pattern that has evidenced itself over the past few weeks. * Court claim issued * Defence completed * Hearing date given * Witness Statement deadline dictated by the court * Phone call from DCB Legal to defendant * Email to…
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Parking stories in the News/media
To save adding to a post about something else it might be worth having a seperate thread for parking stories in the media Kicking it off is this on the BBC news site "Drivers fined as Durham car park camera 'misses them leaving' yep, its the good old double dip again, full story on the BBC here…
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First of 2 in one day! Please could I get some advice
Hi please could I get some advice. I received this NTK from Apcoa for parking at a Train Station. I actually have a receipt from Ringo but it was paid on exit and I think you're supposed to pay on arrival. I understand that appealing for clemency doesn't help with train station bylaw tickets? Is there anything wrong with…
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NCP PCtK issued after 4 weeks of claimed date
Hello. It has been suggested that NCP monitor these forums, so I shall keep this brief. I have recently been issued with a Parking Charge to Keeper, wherein they describe a time I allegedly failed to pay for parking. The date of the alleged incident was on 08/04/2026, and the date it was issued was 09/05/2026. They state…
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Second of 2 in one day! Please could I get some advice
Hi please could I get some advice. I received this NTK from Horizon for parking at a Tesco's. Is there anything wrong with the wording on the attached NTK that I could include in my message to them? Thank you in advance for any help and this wonderful site! Kind regards, RK
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DCB Legal, Smart Parking, Court Claim, Defended
Used Smart Parking defence template in the Smart Parking Claim Defence group thread, 11 paragraphs, link via meltof dated 12th April.
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MET NTK RECEIVED FROM THE EVER SO POPULAR SOUTHGATE PARK, STANSTED
Drove into this car park, as I have for many years to stop for quick bite at McDonalds, stayed 18 minutes, assumed parking was free for 1 hour for McDonalds customers. Received NTK week later. Appealed for the following reasons: I would like to explain the circumstances and request that this charge be cancelled on the…
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Claim From received from Smart Parking/DCB Legal
Hi everyone, Apologies if this seems repetitive - I see you get a lot of posts like this but I'm quite flustered by all of this. I’ve received a County Court claim relating to 2 parking fines from late 2024, but I never received any warning letters, notices, reminders, or anything prior to the court form arriving. This is…
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Late Notice to Keeper (30+ days) – worth appealing?
Hi everyone, I received a Parking Charge Notice to Keeper from Civil Parking Office Ltd for “No Valid Parking Payment Found”. My main concern is the timing of the notice. Parking event date: 31/01/2026 Date of notice: 02/03/2026 As I understand, under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, if no windscreen ticket was issued…
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DCB Legal £9,000 Smart Parking Claim – Need Help Fighting Back
[Image removed by Forum Team} [Image removed by Forum Team] Hello, I’m looking for some guidance on behalf of my partner, Andrew. He has recently received a Letter of Claim from DCB Legal acting for Smart Parking Ltd. The total is an eye-watering £9,010, which they say relates to multiple PCNs at a private car park…
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Smart parking
2 years ago on 31 march 2024. I went to paratha stop in bolton where you validate yoir parking and can stay more than hour as it is a restaurant. On this very day unfortunately for me the tablet for validating your parking kept freezing and not registering my car reg. I was advised and thankfully i did take a picture of…
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ECP/DCB Legal case 2026 Notice of Discontiuation
Parking event 20/06/2023 at car park managed by ECP (APNR controlled}. Breach of Terms and Conditions "Vehicle parked without a valid Pay by Phone Transition" As I had no phone with me, my daughter attempted to pay. First 2 hours free then following hour over was a £1 charge. I knew I was over their 2 hr free period (Time…
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Counter claim dismissed - what's worth doing from here?
I received a PCN in April 2024 for parking 16 minutes without paying (with video evidence of the app not working on my phone). I went through the Ombudsman process and was willing to go to court. When the papers came through, I decided to submit a counter-claim of £250 for the time and difficulty caused by the whole…
