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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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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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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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Moorside Legal defence template check/help...Please!
Evening, I firstly apologise as I've read so many threads I've completely lost my mind with what I am actually supposed to do, before I just give up and pay the fine, is this the simple Chan/Akande template defence everyone mentions? I found the third paragraph linked by CouponMad, is this the main body I was supposed to…
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CST Letter before claim
Hi Could anyone help please i Have received a letter from cst law who are apparently instructed by smart parking to commence legal action for an unpaid fine 8 months ago I received a fine for whilst parking in a leisure centre car park from smart parking for £100 i read on previous forums to ignore which I did It then got…
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Horizon Parking - Travelodge / Starbucks Haydock, St Helens
Hello ! I have read the newbies section on PCNs and thanks for all the advice that you all offer in your own time - its much appreciated! As the RK, I have received a Parking Charge for Travelodge / Starbucks in Haydock for allegedly overstaying 119 minutes instead of 90 minutes. Having read another Travelodge / Starbucks…
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BWLegal collection letter
Hi everyone, i wanted to ask for some help with this please. I parked in a pay and display where parking with a disabled badge should be free, and received a ticket. I went to appeal and show my badge but it couldn’t find my PCN and I forgot about it over Christmas due to being a moron who can’t think about more than one…
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DCB Legal Claim Form
Hello, I've reviewed the newbies thread but getting a bit confused so hoping for confirmation I have done the right thing so far and what my next steps should be. Claim form received from DCB Legal relating to a parking charge from Euro Car Parks Ltd in May 2025. Claim form dated 29/04/2026 and I completed the AoS…
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Resident permit holder – manager said PCNs would be removed, now parking company wants £200
Hi all, Would really appreciate advice on a residential parking dispute. I am a tenant with a valid resident parking permit (valid until August 2026). I do not personally drive, but our housekeeper used the permit for authorised short visits while we were away. The building later introduced a new ANPR registration system…
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Disputed Parking Charge Britannia Parking Represented by BW Legal
Good afternoon, I am new to this forum, drawn to it by some of the amazing support for such disputes. The original Parking charge was Issued back from 12/02/2023. I don't know if a brief description of what happened is needed, however after certain circumstances it became apparent that playing hardball was our only option.…
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PCN on Free car park at GP surgery during appointment as a patient
Got a PCN from Civil enforcement ltd because I forgot to enter my reg when I parked at my GP surgery car park reserved for patients to attend an appointment. I provided proof of appointment so they reduced fine to £20 which I refused to pay cause this car park was built for patients use and CEL were supposedly brought in…
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Parking fine ccj having paid for parking just not within 10 minutes
I parked in May 2024 for 50 mins in a camera operated private car park didn’t pay straight away but after about half and hour (as rushed to chip shop before it shut first) but I paid for a full hour before I left ( didn’t realise was a time limit on paying and was told by chip shop owner it was free so delayed until got…
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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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Unsuccessful appeal with ZZPS
Hello, I think this is totally unfair and predatory. But I cannot be bothered to spend the time and resources for the hundred pound fine. Shall I fight this at popla or just pay and forget about it? No option to appeal further with ZZPS. Here is what happened: The driver parked at around 3:00 p.m. on 15/11/25 On a multi -…
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DCBL Unpaid Parking Charge - 3 YEARS LATE
I received a letter on Monday for an unpaid parking charge. The contravention was in 2023 and this is the first I have been made aware of the fine. I have been given 14 days to pay, but it took 10 days for the letter to arrive - so I have two days left. DCBL are chasing me on behalf of Euro Car Parks. The fine was: For a…
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Bay Sentry via DCB Legal, issue date 9th September, POC has pleaded the alleged contravention
Hi all My wife has recieved a Claim Form from 2021, she cant remember much as was years ago. She has moved house a few times so must have been missing all the other warning letters n debt collectors letters etc. From what she does remember she was visiting a friend who was living in a flat within a controlled parking zone…
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Need help with defense!
I am a carer and I parked my car at the Fun Valley parking area. As a carer, I am allowed to park there, but I forgot to provide my car registration details. What can I include in my defence?
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Daughter has received NCP Parking Charge to Keeper
As per title my daughter tried to park in a NCP car park in Cardiff on 9th April 2026. She drove around for 20 minutes but was unable to find a space so left and parked in a different car park. Today she received a "Parking Charge to Keeper" through the post. She intends to appeal, but I thought I would post here for…
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Yet another DCB Legal Smart Parking claim
Hi, I would appreciate some advice please. In 2022 I received charges from Smart Parking for parking in a pub car park that I drank in. I kept asking the pub to intervene and eventually they emailed me to say they ‘had confirmation this morning that this ticket has been cancelled’ I heard no more from Smart Parking so…
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CP Plus/Group Nexus/DCB Legal claim form issued 27/11/2025 re Cherwell Valley Motorway Services
I, as keeper of the vehicle, received a claim from DCB Legal dated 27/11/2025. I have ignored all previous communications about a penalty charge as this has worked for me in the past. however, not this time. I've tried reading all the related threads and posts an hope I'm understanding things correctly but I'm having quite…
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Smart Parking Ltd/ bwlegal
Hello folks,newbie here so please be gentle! Wondered if I could be given some advice please. I have looked at the newbies thread for a few days but can't seem to get a grasp of it,not very technical or legally minded! Last year in June,my young son(10 at the time) had gone away with his grandparents for a few days in…
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DCBL / Claim Form guidance
Hi all, I have a received a Claim Form - Claimant: Observices Parking and all other letters are from DCBL. I have tried my best to navigate through all of the threads - sorry for asking the same thing - and have come up with the defense below. Can somebody check this for me - any advice would be appreciated! I can't upload…
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Final reminder received
Hi all, I have a company car and today have been sent a final reminder to pay £100 charge. From what the fleet manager has sent me, the below is the timeline of events Date of contravention: 11/12/25 Date lease Co notified: 12/01/26 Date fleet manager notified: 17/02/26, notice is dated 11/02/26 Date i was notified:…
