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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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Horizon/Gladstones LBC — pretty sure the 10-min rule doesn't apply to my visit?
Hi all, first time posting, could really do with some fresh eyes on this. March 2025 — parked at a Tesco car park for 31 minutes while using the EV chargers. Horizon issued a PCN for breaching the 10-minute maximum stay. Appealed to Horizon — rejected. POPLA — rejected. Now at Letter Before Claim stage from Gladstones for…
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Debt recovery plus
I have received a letter from Debt Recovery Plus regarding an APCOA parking charge for the Luton Airport drop-off zone. I was on holiday, so I only read the letter after the deadline had already passed. My question is: can I still appeal and avoid paying? I did not receive the original notice informing me about the parking…
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Smart Parking/DCB Legal court claim form received (x2)
Hi there. Before I start can I please say a massive thank you to everyone who gets involved and who offer so much advice with regards to these parking ticket a$$ holes! I have spent 4 years searching this site, getting utterley confused followed by many light-bulb-moments of absolute clarity, before yet more confusion, and…
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Who is liable?
Keeper is deceased NTK's received after keeper deceased I guess technically the estate is/can be held liable?
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G24 PCN 2019
21/10/19 - date of alleged parking contravention claimed by G24 - "not displaying visitor permit on private parking land". I have no recollection of receiving a PCN. 26/11/24 - first correspondence received was a final demand letter from DCBL Ltd for £170, which was ignored because I genuinely thought it was a mistake.…
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Horizon/Gladstones Parking Claim- Court date looming - advice please
Hello, I have a PCN via Horizon/Gladstones which has progressed through to the Hearing stage. I built a defence and witness statement based on examples and guidance in the forum, which were submitted inline with the dates stipulated by the court. I have a few questions please; The claimants witness statement has the unfair…
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PCNs and Equalitys Act
Hi, I have a question regarding the Equalitys Act and parking charge notices, especially for people with learning difficulties. I manage a fleet of cars for a company whose clients all have learning difficulties who we sometimes take shopping if they want. The cars are leased if this makes a difference. We on occasion…
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PPS Fine Leeds- "Parking in No Parking"
Hey, Just making a note here of the PPS fine that I have for "parking in no parking zone". Lots of people park here constantly and using the Leeds Council site to check adopted vs non-adopted roads this seems to be a grey area for who owns the road and are allowed to fine given there are no yellow lines and the signage is…
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Newbie | please help - PCN for parking outside a bay at Navigation Road Metrolink
Hi, So Ocean Parking handed me a PCN in April for parking outside of the bay (see photos - it's something plenty have done before there that hasn't led to any reprimand). I consulted a previous thread on Ocean and Metrolink car parks from MSE Forums and the advice seemed to be 'kill it with POPLA'. Here's a TLDR of what I…
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Court claim for 2023 PCN
Hi, Hopefully someone can assist. Received a letter of claim from DCB Legal saying they wanted £170 for a pcn from 3 years ago. This was the first letter I had received regarding this so I probably foolishly phoned them asking what this was about. Lady on the phone said it was for non payment of parking somewhere I…
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Norwich Airport “No Stopping” PCN
Norwich Airport “No Stopping” PCN Received a “No Stopping” PCN on a Norwich Airport access road Road appears to be a continuation of the public highway No clear physical boundary (no barrier/gate or road surface change) Local drivers have historically used this road without issue Enforcement appears tightened since late…
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Parking Horizon and Gladstone claim
Hello, Firstly I've read the NEWBIES and yes it has been priceless and will continue to be, if I'm correct in my next move. I received a PCN, which admittedly I missed in the post. Parking in a spot that I should have entered my Reg Plate, as user of the local gym I can use the parking but need to add the reg plates to a…
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PCN from Euro Car Parks/DCB Legal
After almost a yera of harrassment from Euro Car Parks and then DCB Legal, they've filed a court case against me. I'm a member of the gym where the car was parked, and I stayed for 30 mins over the 3-hour limit. I did try to get the gym to squash it but they said it's a different company that deals with it so I never…
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Money Claim online response
Hello all, looking for some advice if possible. I've gone to Money Claim online to complete an acknowledgement of service for a claim from DCB Legal on behalf of Eurocarparks. I'm well within the 14 days but I have the following message: "A bar has been put in place on this claim. You cannot respond to the claim at this…
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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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Court Claim Form for parking in GP car park! Civil Enforcement Limited
I visited my GP with a young family member for an emergency appointment (which led to an immediate visit to A&E) in May 2025 Since my last GP a year prior, in early 2024, the GP practice had engaged a private parking company to manage their car park (car park owned by the GP practice) There is an iPad to enter your car…
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CEL court claim 2026
Hi all I hope you can help. I received a civil enforcement fine after parking at a retail park to go shopping with my daughter. One of the shops had a card machine not working so I had to walk into town to withdraw cash. The waiting time was apparently 2 hours (although I did not notice the very small signs) and I stayed 2…
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DCB Legal Smart Parking Limited
Hi. I've recieved a letter of claim last month from dcblegal and just today I have received the claim form. I have done these in the past.I know to log in to MCOL complete the AOS and then I read to use the meltof defence template . All I want to ask as I've forgotten (haven't done this for a while ) what else I can do .…
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Ocean Parking PCN – 13 minute stay – JustPark would not allow payment – IPC/IAS advice please
Hi all, I’ve been reading through the NEWBIES thread and would really appreciate some advice before submitting my first appeal to Ocean Parking. This is an IPC operator, so I understand the second stage would be IAS if they reject. Facts of the case: Location: Harris Academy Chobham Car Park Operator: Ocean Parking PCN…
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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…
