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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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County Court Claim from Smart Parking Limited help
I would really appreciate any help or guidance with this. It was from May 2022, I paid to park but took ages to find a space then download the app as no other way to pay, signal so poor in the area. So they are saying I didn’t pay enough however I paid for longer than I actually stayed. I originally appealed with them then…
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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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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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CEL without prejudice offer before court hearing
Hi guys, I have followed this forum steps religiously and we are near the end now. Thanks so much!! I have got a court hearing with CEL on 15th of April 2026, but they had till 18th of March 2026 to pay the court fee. I tried to call the court today to see if they paid it, but sadly got fobbed off as the claim is in the…
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Halfords Chatham total parking
I received a small claims form and have completed the aos and gave till 31st to defend. but states vehicle exceeded maximum stay and on the alternative the D is pursued as keeper under ppfa 2012 for £170( total amount is £275 I was on complete shock to receive this as I did visit to buy my mum a new battery for her car.…
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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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Minster Baywatch
It has been a while since I last posted here. I'm helping my daughter with a PCN from Minster Baywatch at Grosvenor Casino Bolton. The on site pay app did not take the payment. Event occurred on 5th June. PCN dated 12th June but did not arrive until 28th June (Sneaky way to squeeze the appeal time me thinks). We are…
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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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NCP and autopay
Hello everyone, I wanted to get people's opinion on my parking ticket. I used to park in Manchester all the time and I used an NCP carpark near the office. They brought in autopay and I used it every day for ages. Then I changed job so didn't have to park in town anymore. Fast forward to earlier this year and I went into…
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DCB Legal: no LBC and Claim Form but different address listed
Hey, I’m fighting a PCN on behalf of my father. He received multiple letters, but he did not receive a LBC. Now he has a claim form from Northampton. The letter on the claim form has a different address compared to the previous letters issued by DCB legal. I also can’t find the LBC (even at the other address) what to do…
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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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National Parking Control - DCB LEGAL Claim 2026
Hi, I have followed the Newbies thread to the best of my knowledge and have now got to the stage where I am somewhat bamboozled, probably because of a mixture of litigation jargon and the potential court appearance looming (albiet miniscule chance based on other comments in this forum). A response to the "Letter of Claim"…
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Horizon PCN - Start time is showing as 1 minute 57 secs earlier than my booking
Hi - sorry this post is very long, but I wanted to include all the information I have. On 30/1/26, I parked at Oean Plaza, Southport, whose car park is managed by Horizon. I drove round for a few minutes looking for a space near the cinema, found one, then changed as the car next to me on the driver's side was very close…
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EV parking charge- vehicle not charging
Hi All I have been rather thick and thought my appeal with APCOA would go though fine... It's hasn't but I think iv shot myself In the foot with the information/detail I gave when appealed. I work at hospital A and it is linked to Hospital B (can park at both sites) I already pay for parking. On this day I was asked to…
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UKPC PCN - "Driver Left Site"
Hi, I received a PCN from UKPC claiming that the driver left the site. There is no evidence in their "case files" online to show this and the driver denies leaving site. No joy complaining with the shops and I then appealed to UKPC and that has now been rejected (after they tried to get the drivers details) and I have been…
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Final Hearing on 27 March - Minster Baywatch/Bransby Wilson - Neath Train Station
Hi, I'm preparing for the final hearing on Friday at Llanelli County Court and can't help but feel that I've messed things up because I didn't put enough in my WS. To be perfectly honest, I was going to just pay the claim once Gladstones ("GS") had filed their WS because work and life has gotten so busy in Feb/March that I…
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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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CCJ set aside of CEL claim
Hello Everyone, I’ve received another letter from DCBL regarding their intention to request a warrant of execution, and I’m unsure how to proceed. Here are the details: On October 2, 2024, I received a letter from DCBL regarding an unpaid CCJ £297(date of judgment 04/07/2024). This was the first time I was made aware of…
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bay sentry / dcb legal claim
hi all I’ve received another claim form from DCB legal issue Date: 06 Jan 2026 AOS filed: 29 January 2026 (after 4pm) Apparently I was late with my AOS, I’ve logged onto MCOL and there’s nothing there only the below Please see POC below
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Parking vs DCB Legal
Hi All, I received a claim from DCB Legal in relation to a parking incident that occurred in 2023. The claim form is dated 28 May 2025, and I submitted my Acknowledgement of Service on 9 June 2025. I am currently in the process of preparing and emailing my defence document. On the day in question, the vehicle was parked in…
