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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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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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ECP DCB LEGAL court claim 2025
The driver of this car attempted to pay after staying in a Euro car park but when they inputted the registration it said they had only just arrived. There was no way of speaking to anyone or calling anyone to address. There was also no way of changing the time. A photo of the car park terms and conditions also clarifies…
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I Park Parking Fine
Hello everyone. First time posting. I know there are numerous threads on IPark and equally dodgy parking companies, but I would welcome some advice. The Car Park for my doctors surgery was handed over to IPark on the 1st Feb this year. On the 2nd Feb, I visited the doctors for a blood test. I arrived and attempted to get a…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Witness Statement Requested but No Hearing Date - Small Claims
Received a General Form of Judgment/Order for a parking claim. The case has been allocated to the small claims track, but no hearing date has been given yet. The order instructs me to file and serve a witness statement by a 7th April. Unclear whether this is standard procedure or if anything is missing. Expected a hearing…
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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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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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Claim Defended - DCBL Parking
Should I agree to the claim being suitable for determination without a hearing? is it better to go to try and explain/ defend myself?
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CE fine 4-5 months ago whilst seeing a patient
I'll try keep this quick. Today i received a letter for a PCN that occurred back in 20/11/25.This is the first time I've heard anything about it. We don't tend to get any mail lost and haven't moved or changed DVLA details in the last few years. According to their website they want £170 and i cant appeal because its too…
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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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appeal unsuccessful
My appeal was unsuccessful. What should I do? Please help me, experts!
