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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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Parking charge when I was never at that location that
Just received a parking charge from Nexus showing my car details and reg plate at a location that I've never been to and whilst my car was at home. Unfortunately dashcam and home cameras don't show as far back as that date. Has this happened to anyone else? Help!
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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…
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Successful complaints about private parking tickets - how to get them cancelled!
:D A happy thread of successes against private parking tickets by complaining! This is an ongoing record of cases where a motorist has succeeded in getting a private parking charge cancelled, simply by making an assertive complaint to the retailer/landowner/cinema/hotel/services (or other misinformed idiot) who naively…
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PCN issued for parking with evidence less than 5 mins
I parked my car in a loading bay in Tower Hamlets on 18th Jan 26. There was a PCN issued at 18.26 hrs. The online evidence has 7 photographs between 18.27 and 18.28. I understand that the evidence needs to show parked vehicle for at least 5 mins. I challenged the PCN on grounds that i had parked for unloading for a very…
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PCN issued for parking evidence less than 2 mins
I parked my car in a loading bay in Tower Hamlets on 18th Jan 26. There was a PCN issued at 18.26 hrs. The online evidence has 7 photographs between 18.27 and 18.28. I understand that the evidence needs to show parked vehicle for at least 5 mins. I challenged the PCN on grounds that i had parked for unloading for a very…
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Parking Ticket - Court Letter Received
I am being pursued for parking despite having paid for parking on the day in question.On 02/08/21, I attempted to purchase a parking ticket while on holiday with my family, including young children. The car park was extremely busy, with long queues at the payment machines. I successfully purchased a ticket; however, the…
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OBservices Parking and DCB LEGAL court claim
HiI am new to this forum. I received a letter from DCBL, dated 24th September 2025, saying 'Notice of Debt Recovery - Unpaid Parking Charge £170.00' relating to a parking charge 21.04.2022. The letter reads 'we previously wrote to you at a different address but did not receive a response. We therefore utilised a tracing…
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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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Parking eye ticket
we attend an event earlier this year and parked in carp park operated by Parking Eye. On our return one machine was out of order and the second was faulty and would not accept coins. There was no other method of payment. As evidence we took photos and ab video of the faulty machine not accepting payment. There was many of…
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Horizon charge re Tesco Hove
hi folks, any help appreciated. I’ve come home from holiday to a charge notice dated 16th Feb. £70 fine. I was in the carpark 46 minutes and have screenshot of credit card payment for shop, but no receipt. Any suggested form of words very welcome. thank you
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PCM - Appeal Rejected
Hi all, Hope you're well. Was looking for some advice. I received a parking ticket at Embassy Gardens which is notoriously poorly sign posted. The car was parked in a space with absolutely no signage. There was nothing to suggest that parking there was not allowed as there were no signs, no painted lines. Parking was paid…
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Letter of claim: CE LTD response to claimant
At the point of letter of claim before CCJ request. I have writing a draft email response to send to the claimant/solicitor/in this case the operator CE LTD, please see below. The contravention of said breach of contract occurred in a GP practice parking area, while attending an appointment with the GP. GP will not engage…
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Parking ticket while sitting in car trying to pay for parking...
Dear all, I am in need of assistance please. I parked in a pay and display bay on the street after read the sign, then spent a few minutes downloading the correct app for that council (in London). After registering for the app, adding my payment and car details a parking attendant took a photo of my car and gave me a…
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PCN - Napier Parking at Station Hill , Chippenham
Hi everyone, As keeper I've received a PCN from Napier Parking for a 6 minute stop in the Station Car park ( also shared with Sainsbury's) This is a very small car park of about 20-30 spaces. The driver collected someone from the station and didn't look to put a ticket on as the signs weren't clear and they said that they…
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PCN from CPM for no parking at any time near Glasgow Airport
Hi, Recently waited about 20 minutes in a boxed junction near Glasgow Airport (on 8/2/25 at Marchburn Drive, PA3 2SJ) for a flight to arrive to try to avoid the high car park costs and received a PCN from UK Car Park Management. If it's relevant, I didn't leave the car at any point, or see any signs about not parking…
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APCOA PCN appeal for overstay at a station pick up/drop off failed
Hi, I'm just looking for a bit of advice. Some kind person collected our daughter from the local station after a school trip to the cinema. The train home was significantly delayed until well past midnight and said person overstayed. I was sent a PCN as it was my car that was used. I responded based on other advice and…
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Letter before claim - moorside legal
Hi all, looking for some advice on how to proceed with a letter before claim from moorside legal. Background story; received a parking ticket in my own flat parking space after permit 'not displayed' back in 2022, permit was on drivers seat. Initially disputed the claim with the parking company but was obviously rejected.…
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PCN Overstay
hello guys, So I got a PCN from DCB legal (for Euro Car Parks) because I stayed over the stated time. I actually use the gym for the car park and my car broke down (issue with the key) so I couldn't move it until the following day. I actually contacted the owners of the gym but they told me it's a different company I'd…
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Claim form from DCB Legal LTD
I am back again for your support my fellow colleagues. DCB Legal LTD has issued me a claim form for a 2hrs free retail car park in 2023. The below are the particulars of cliam The parking company is called OBSERVICE PARKING CONSULTANCY LIMITED Claim issue date: 12 Dec 2025 1. The Defendant (D) is indebted to the Claimant…
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PCM / Trace advice please
Hi there. I would be most grateful for advice on the following: Some months ago we received a ‘parking charge notice’ on our car windscreen. There are no double or single yellow lines at the location, which is a residential development, but there are some signs stating it’s private land and setting out some ‘terms and…
