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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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CCJ set aside granted — case now at hearing stage (PCM & Gladstones Solicitors)
Hi All, @Coupon-mad @Le_Kirk @MLalami50 I only became aware of this CCJ this month after being rejected for renting a flat. The judgment was issued in 2023, but the incident occurred in 2019. I sold the car in 2020 and moved abroad, returning in 2021 to other address. I never received the court form. The location was a…
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BW Legal/UK Car Park Management - Claim Form
I’m currently drafting the defence for the following claim: UK Car Park Management Limited / BW Legal * Claim issue Date: 24-Jul-2025 * I have submitted my Acknowledgment of Service (submitted 29/07/25) and I need to file my defence by Tuesday 26-Aug. Background: The driver was assisting a disabled person, who held a valid…
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Smart Parking Ltd PCN Paid but being chased by Debt Collector
On 18th Sept 2023 I received a PCN from Smart Parking Limited for a insufficient time paid whilst attending an event at Dreamland in Margate Kent. I appealed this on the 26th Sept 2023 and received a confirmation of appeal email on the 27th September which stated the following: We can confirm that your appeal has been…
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Britannia Parking PCN
I parked overnight in "Car Park 11" at Basildon railway station and used the "PayByPhone" app to pay for 24 hours parking. I've now received a PCN from britannia parking. I was mystified initially but, on checking the app I realised I've got one digit wrong in the car registration, so I paid for the correct time but the…
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DCB Legal Representing Excel Parking - ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST
Good evening, I have been following the advice of this forum to date. Last week I received a claim form after ignoring all prior correspondence. I have acknowledge the service of claim on MCOL and have drafted my defense based on the template provided. 1). I have seen that this should be sent…
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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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Support needed – Horizon/Gladstone Witness Statement (Hearing confirmed)
Hi all, I’m new to this and really need some support after receiving a County Court Claim Form today regarding a private parking charge from Horizon Parking. I’ve been reading as much as I can on the forum, but I’ll admit it’s a lot to take in. I’m determined to fight this but could use some guidance to make sure I don’t…
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Dropping in petrol station at airport.
Parking scumcos issue PCNs for people 'dropping/collecting in petrol station' on airport grounds. Note airport parking is not regulated under byelaws so sadly they can use POFA 2012… They issue to RK who then transfers liability to driver. Driver says to scumco - I stopped to use the petrol station/attached shop…and…
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The big ol' list of Airport Byelaws and Plans/Maps/Charts
Thought I'd put this together in case it was useful to anyone. Airport Byelaws Plan/Map/Chart Showing Boundary? Do the byelaws explicitly cover parking? Birmingham International Airport Link to latest known version. Available online. Link to latest known version. 5.12 is headed parking Bournemouth Airport Link to latest…
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Feedback request on my defence to DCB court action - Myrtle street carpark liverpool
Background: used this carpark many times and it was free (to the best of my knowledge and Google searches) Myrtle street carpark in Liverpool, owned by David Charles brewitt and Alan James Beer. I was one of the first to get fined under the new system, I parked at night, briefly (to grab a hot drink) and left. The new sign…
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UKCPS Permit Not Displayed - Debt Recovery Firm saying i'm going to court if i dont pay?Help/Advice?
Hi Guys, I've had a read around a few threads and can see a lot of similarities with other cases but no direct match with my situation so making a new thread for advice. Received a letter from UKCPS saying permit wasn't displayed with photos of my car with no permit displayed, it must have fallen down the side of the car…
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Parking Group Ltd - Notice To Keeper
Had an NTK from these. It says 'Should you provide an incorrect address for service, we may pursue you for ….', and 'Should you identify someone who denies they were the driver, we may pursue you…'. My questions would be 'I wonder what constitutes 'an incorrect address'?, and Not sure that POPLA lets them put the liability…
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Parked on tapered (sloping) part of a dropped kerb - Redbridge - Driveway
Hello need some advice my partner parked what they thought as not blocking access to the persons driveway. But has been issued with a PCN, pics were taken which show the vehicle is not preventing access to the driveway, but I want to know, should we appeal it and if yes, on what grounds? Thanks
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EP Financial Solutions - Scotland
Hi folks, I'm being contacted by EP Financial Solutions in Scotland and wanted to know if other have experiences of them? They are r aching out following a parking notice from DCB around 18 months. I made complaints to DCB, the land owner and the usual driving authorities but they have continued to send letters and phone.…
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Claim from DCB Legal
Hello, wondering if anyone can help, I received my claim form for an over stay pcn back in 2022, I have no knowledge of the original fine and moved from the area in 2023. I received a final notice for the charge in September 2025 which I ignored and then a letter of claim November 2025. I responded using the advice on here…
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Advice for PCN with incorrect location address
Hopefully I've understood the Newbie advice in starting a new thread, if not apologies in advance. I wanted to ask if anyone knows if a PCN can be dismissed if the notice states the incorrect address for the offence, even though it was close by? Details are- Grandsons received a PCN from Park Direct UK (in the form of a…
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VARS Technology claim – Starbucks car park – signage unclear – defence help please
Hi everyone, I have read the NEWBIES thread and would appreciate some guidance before submitting my defence. Claimant: VARS Technology Ltd Claim type: Parking charge – alleged overstay Claim amount: £270 Issue date on claim form: 27 February 2026 AOS: Submitted via MCOL Location: Starbucks customer car park. The…
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Court has dismissed defence without hearing and issued judgement
Hi Hopefully someone can help with this - Im dealing with claim on behalf of my daughter who is soon to buy a new house so CCJ would be a disaster. We did the AOS within the time limit then issued the template defence from here, again within the time limit - all via MCOL. But this has been "rejected" by court and judgement…
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Horizon Parking Charge Tesco Car Park
Hi, I have just received a parking charge from Horizon for my son exceeding the maximum stay period at a Tesco Car park by 18 minutes. Is there any point appealing or do I just pay the charge?
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Parking Code evidence - your images of private parking signs are needed please!
This thread started life as a discussion about the DLUHC's Call for Evidence but EDITED 2025: Let's kick this off again in 2025 as evidence for the MHCLG for the Summer Public Consultation. We need evidence of private parking t&cs signs. If you take photos yourself, please show them as a screenshot to show the date a photo…
