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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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Template defence to adapt for all parking cases with added 'admin/DRA' costs - edited 31st July 2023
PLEASE READ THIS POST FIRST TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO USE SOME OR ALL OF THIS SUGGESTED TEMPLATE AS PART OF YOUR INDIVIDUAL DEFENCE, THAT YOU CAN THEN DRAFT. YOUR FINAL DEFENCE THAT YOU DECIDE TO DRAFT IS YOUR OWN. NOTHING ON THIS BOARD IS LEGAL ADVICE, JUST OPINIONS FROM THOSE OF US THAT HELP VICTIMS OF HUNDREDS OF PARKING…
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Unfriendly behaviour on the board
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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**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 AND READ THESE; YOU'LL SOON BE UP TO SPEED AND MAY FIND YOUR ANSWER BY SEARCHING FOR SIMILAR POSTS:…
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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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NCP - Forgot to pay online
Hi all, I received a parking ticket in the post recently for not paying. The machines had huge queues so I had intended to pay online (you can do ao up to 72 hours after leaving the carpark) as I usually do when I use this carpark. However, on this occasion it totally slipped my mind and we went abroad the next day. My…
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Seeking Feedback on Legal Defence Letter for Private Parking Fine County Court
Link to PDF Legal Defence Letter (based on boiler plate) document download rebrand(dot)ly/shxmdf4 Thank You
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DCB Legal solicitors reminder letter+letter of claim
Hi, this is my first time posting here, would like to have some help and advices here. I have read the newbie post and also some of the other posts on this forum already. Im seeking help because, I didnt find this forum until recently, and realised that Ive already done something you guys told us not to... (facepalm) Story…
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Ringgo has taken £59.99
We parked in a car park in Whitley Bay last Friday (16th Feb) and the phone number bot didn't understand what I was saying when I tried to give my car reg. I gave my debit card number and it took £1. I eventually managed to register the car using a text message. It then took £1.80 for the hours parking. I downloaded the…
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Britannia Parking - appealed but no response received?
Hi there I received a PCN from Britannia that was not compliant with Sch 4, nor was I the driver. I appealed with the template on this forum. I received a letter asking me to name the driver. I responded to say that I will not be providing the name of the driver, and that the PCN should be cancelled due to non-compliance.…
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Challanging parking ticket issed by Med Parking in Stansted Mcdonalds Starbucks Southgate park
I just wanted to say thanks to this forum I have beat MET parking at POPLA using all the info from this site. I just wanted to post my story incase anyone else has the same situation Southgate park is ''2 carparks'' but with only 1 entry /exit its such a scam! So I parked at southgate park starbucks and walked next door to…
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Smart Parking - Major Keying Errors - Appeal no response // Debt Recovery Plus
Hi All, First of all, apologies for creating a new post. I have tried to read as much as possible on this forum and have tried to digest the extremely detailed **newbies post (which has been helpful). I understand creating a new thread of something that may have been discussed in the past is frustrating but i am concerned…
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Britannia Parking charge from pub that I legitimately visited.
Hi all, go easy on me and sorry if the information is available but I have a few specifics and welcome the advice of oracles here. 1. Mid April, 10:15 on a Sunday I stopped off at a well know pub un Berkshire with my gf. It was dark, we were the only guests, we had one drink, not asked to fill in registration details. 2. A…
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county court judgement issued against me
I was issued a parking charge notice in September 2020 from ParkingEye. On the 19th March 2024 I received a claim form from the county court. I submitted an acknowledgement of service on 30th March 2024 Acknowledgement of service received on 2nd April 2024 A judgement issued against me on 24th April 2024 I failed to submit…
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compiling defence for unfair parking ticket, county court business centre stage
background: i was moving into a new flat, and parked outside on numerous occasions in the downstairs parking area to unload my belongings/things for decorating (e.g: packs of laminate flooring). bearing in mind the flat is on the 4th floor (8 flights of stairs) with no lift. parking on the street would mean the car would…
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Claim Form received - please can I check I've understood the advice on here properly
Morning I stupidly ignored a PCN from Civil Enforcement Ltd a couple of years ago and I have now received a claim form. The issue date on the form is 15/05/2024. I was prepared to just pay it (£283.39) to make it go away - albeit in instalments as I'm already struggling with debt - but after reading the info on here, it…
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Euro Car Parks - Notice to Hirer (EV Charging)
Hello All, I am hiring an electric vehicle and this vehicle was being charged at a bp fuel station. I have been to the station to complain to the manager and show him receipts, however he said he cannot do anything personally as the bp is not owned by bp but only a forecourt, and he was told not to email/contact euro car…
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PCN Has photos but parking required entry of Reg Number
I was driving my partners car to my gym. The parking notices say the car park is for users of the gym and that they must enter their registration number into a tablet terminal in reception on each visit. I do this religiously however I've received a PCN with time stamped photos of the car entering and leaving. As the entry…
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New N180 form - Mediation appears to be mandatory
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/664cb5df993111924d9d3928/N180_0524_save.pdf Of course all this means for cases like this which is unsuitable is you rock up for your phone call, say i offer zero or you pay my costs and job done It will of course extend the time cases get to a hearing but hey ho
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Link Parking - letter from Lawyer
Hi all, I have read the sticky, however I think I made a mistake. I got a parking fine through link parking on my private residential street about 6 weeks ago. we have designated parking bays, then an area on the right hand side that's like a pavement area on the side of the street where we're allowed to park. There was a…
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DCB Legal - Response to first email
Hi all, Long time hoverer here. I have a PCN from 2019 from my private parking space where the residential permit slipped out of the window and into the passenger footwell. As per so many, the amount is £160, £100 invoice and £60 'charges'. Received the LoC DCBL 'Legal' (ha!) Have sent a SAR to the PPC, and the initial…
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Horizon Parking - Princes Mead Shopping/ ASDA
Hi newbie here. I have read the post and all available information (that I think I can find relevant). It was received on the 14th day since the supposed breach date, so just within the 14 day window. I have received a PCN from Horizon Parking. It is a NTK and I believe it is a POFA one. I am only the keeper, not the…
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Parking ticket CCJ job screening
Hi everyone, I’m in a bit of a dilemma and could really use some advice. I recently received a job offer from a new company, but during their background screening, they found an adverse finding: an unsettled County Court Judgment (CCJ) on my record. This is a £207 fine from Parking eye that's 3 years old After discussing…
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DCB Legal Claim form issued - help drafting defence
Hi, I've received a claim form for three PCN's issued in 2019 in a multi storey car park for a business center that I had visited as a visitor back in 2019. Issue date was 26 June 2022 and I have filed my AOS today 1st July 2023. Total is around £800 for the three PCN's claimed for. "The PCN(s) was issuedo n private land…
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GroupNexus parking fine help
Hi all thank you for any help in advance. I received this letter in the post yesterday (22nd May) for an overstay of 20minutes in a free car park on 06/05/2024. I have had a quick look online and in the newbie thread and I’m still unsure of how to proceed. The date of issue on the form is 15/05/2024. However I believe it…