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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 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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**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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VCS Southend Elms Legal Court Claim - DQ Stage
Hello guys, I am kinda panicking. So someone i know got a claim form letter for a PCN from Elms Legal Limited and the operator is Vehicle Control Serivces. This was for a PCN at Southend Airport so I know it defendable. However, the issue date is 6th February and nothing has been done for it till date. The register keeper…
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Azure Parking - Northampton appeal rejected
Experts - i got a parking charge notice last month for parking at a car park in Northampton on 27/1 9:21pm. The car park allows for two hours parking but there isn’t any way to pay for more time. Searching this forum it I’m not the only one so I used the guidance to draft the response below. Unsurprisingly it’s been…
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CEL in-house court claim defence
Hi, apologies if I have missed the situation like mine in the threads but I tried looking and cant find anything similar I received a PCN by Civil Enforcement on 21st July 24 reason given on PCN ’payment not made in accordance with terms displayed on signage’ Backgroud: It was hotel car park I entered car park at 2:07 am…
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Euro Car Parks have sent a court order and tribunal
Hello, I was issued a Parking Charge Notice on 21/04/2025, regarding a brief entry into a Euro Car Parks site. On the above date, I entered the car park but left immediately upon finding out that vans were required to stay for a minimum of 24 hours at a cost of £26, which was not suitable for my needs. I made no attempt 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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Park Direct UK Ltd PCN, ANPR, NTK sent 135+ days after event at Retail Park, IPC/IAS firm!
Hi All Here are the particulars of this PCN that I just received (16th Jan 26) in the post! PCN Number: XXXXXX Vehicle Registration: XXXXXX Location: Farnham Rd Retail Park SL1 4XB Notice service Date: 09.01.26 Event Date: 27.08.25 Issued by: Park Direct UK Ltd, PO Box 4777, Iver, SL1 0BX [ 0203 866 5774] I received no…
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PCN for double dipping without stopping
Hi all, I hope that you can help me with this issue, as I have wrongly received a PCN, despite not stopping in the car park but I did enter it twice in the same evening, I believe this is known as 'double-dipping'. This issue is causing me lots of undue distress and worry, as I have done nothing wrong; I did not park, stop…
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ECP-DCB parking charge claim
HI, hope someone can help. I have a historic claim from ecp & dcb relating to an alleged overstay at a retail park. They're after a stupid amount of money for what would have been a free parking space and it's so long ago that it's impossible now to gather evidence and therefore may be difficult to defend. However, from…
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Multiple PCNs in Scotland - Letter from DCBL
Hello I've gone through multiple threads on this forum, and I would really appreciate if you can please give me some advice on how I should tackle this problem that I am in. From June 2023, my car was parked few days every week in a retail park in Scotland. Little did I know I forgot to change my address on my V5, and when…
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Bristow & Sutor took money from the business account
This Saturday just gone, Bristow & Sutor just took £325.00 from the business account. No letter, no communication, no call. Nothing. They just took the money from Lloyds bank. There was no authorisation request from Lloyds and there is no reference number allocated to the payment in the online app. How can a company take…
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re private car parking notice from CPM
Hi, I'm hoping someone can help please. I'm desperate and don't know what to do. I received a car parking notice from CPM 20 December 2026. I did not admit i was the driver and was acting on behalf of someone . I completed an online appeal 1 january2026 giving reasons why it should be cancelled. CPM acknowledged my appeal…
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Defending Euro Car Parks (DCB legal) claim (2 PCNs) – now at hearing stage – advice appreciated
Hi all, looking for some guidance on a small claims parking case. This relates to two PCNs issued by Euro Car Parks at a retail car park used by a gym. Background: Vehicle entered the car park on two separate dates 2 years ago The driver was attending the gym as an invited guest on both occasions. Evidence exists in the…
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DCBLegal letter of claim
Hi all apologies for asking the same question, there is way too much information on this board to get through to find the solution and I have learning difficulties, hence my post, sorry. I have not made any contact yet. I received a letter from DCBL on 28th January stating a notice of debt recovery for an unpaid parking…
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Euro Parking Services Fine Holyhead Road
Hi, If possible I am in need of some urgent advice as managing a parking fine. It was issued to registered keeper for unauthorised parking , parking without an E-Permit. Issue - the vehicle appears parked on public land not private. It is was parked on a dropped kerb outside of the property boundary not on the easement.…
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LOC DCB Legal - Smart Parking
Hi, Just received LOC from DCB Legal for PCN (Smart Parking) in October 2020. £140 charge. Never received the original PCN to appeal it as I moved address at the time and had not updated logbook of car yet. First letter I received was from one of the 'debt collecting companies' which I've ignored until this point. Charge…
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I finally received the County Court claim after 5.9 years
This is the third time I'll be asking for help here, which has been invaluable so far. As with my last post, here's a TL;DR of the situation: * Drove onto the named car park. * Passenger got out to pay at the machine. * Huge queue at the machine. * Passenger finally get to machine, machine won't accept the reg. * Passenger…
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Dcb legal Ltd Scotland
Hey all, Looking for some advice and expertise on where to go next with this. I received this letter from DCB LEGAL LTD I have received letters from them in the past. I was sitting in a parking lot having a coffee for 20 minutes more than the legal deadline. Should I pay it or ignore it? Thank you very much!
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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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POPLA Appeal Stage - NTK Validity
Hello. Have been following through steps in Newbie thread on
forum to fight PCN. NTK recieved 02/12. Tried unsuccessful attempt to nip in the bud with
landowner. Appeal to Operator using template provided, not identifying driver (09/12). Rejected on 15/12. Currently at POPLA stage. Clear generally about grounds of appeal…
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DCB Legal & First Parking - 2 x university parking court claims 3 weeks apart
Hi there, I'm starting a new thread for 2 PCNs from First Parking which were received 3 weeks apart for parking in the same car park. I've gone round in circles on other threads for hours and wondering if the time spent is worth saving the £290 they want from me, however, it is a matter of principle and I would really…
