Parking tickets, fines & parking

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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…

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…

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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Hi All I dealt with these pigs before (see thread linked in spolier below) (Spoiler) So previously back in September 2003, I parked in an overflow carpark that is actually a retail car park, long story short, got a PF in the post, max 15 mins (wtaf???) Anyway, ignored there demand for payment and haven't heard a peep from…

Here we go again, joined a new gym and seems like the pad didnt register my plate properly. Please see below images of the parking charge notice :- https://ibb.co/3mmY4sbw https://ibb.co/w2Ny38K Please do let me know what i can say in the appeal to britannia as it seems like the reject everything anyway. Any chance of POFA…

Hi everyone, would I be able to get some advice regarding these tickets from Horizon Parking please? Any time either myself or a support worker has tried to appeal, they immediately state that nothing was scanned therefore the parking ticket will be issued. Previously, tesco cancelled a number of tickets as I provided…

Hi guys! Another one of these posts regarding these frauds. First of all - I just want to say that I HAVE read the newbies thread - multiple times. I have also searched the forums, and read a lot of other people's threads. This isn't an attempt at having the same multiple repetitive answers given to priors, but I'm…

Hi All When googling for some information on my case I just found this great forum where many cases been solved successfully thanks of all of you guys, so I would really seek for advice on my case. As on title, I have received the Court Claim Form with issue date 18/02/2026 from BW Legal on behalf of Britannia Parking that…

Hi all, I’ve read the NEWBIES thread and would really appreciate some advice on an Initial Parking PCN at Abersoch Village Hall Car Park. The vehicle was parked there on 31 July 2026, from approximately 19:27 to 20:35 according to Initial’s ANPR. The parking tariff was paid at the machine. It was £3, sufficient to cover…

Post your private parking IAS Decisions here! We had a thread of IAS Decisions last updated ten years ago, and it is closed. Let's show the MHCLG why good people here generally stopped 'futilely going through the motions' for a decade. Please search & find recent IAS joke decisions, good or bad (let's keep it balanced ...…

Dear Forum, I have been dealing with my parking ticket myself for the last 3 years, using advice and templates from MSE. But things have now escalated to the point that I have received a HMCTS claim form. So I would like to get some advice where I stand. The PCN was dated 89 days after the alleged contravention. The…

Got a PCN from Civil enforcement ltd because I forgot to enter my reg when I parked at my GP surgery car park reserved for patients to attend an appointment. I provided proof of appointment so they reduced fine to £20 which I refused to pay cause this car park was built for patients use and CEL were supposedly brought in…

Hello, I certainly didn't expect to find myself here asking for the best advice… however… My wife and daughter are both registered disabled and have their own Blue Badges, this is a regular shopping and coffee location for them. On a previous visit to this exact location my vehicle was issued with a parking charge for an…

Hi All Been Helping people out in the background with various parking invoices, so far 3 successfully (going down the land owner route normally) 2 more to go.... I just after a second check but I believe that his NTK from parking eye is non compliant due to mandatory wording? Believe it's 28 days beginning 1st day after…

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Hi all, I have received two parking fines for the two days I visited a car rental office at Regus Manchester Airport with a friend who had to pick up her hired car. we have emails to confirm the day she had to pick the car, and also the next day evidence showing she picked the car that day when I took her back.…

Hi, Newbie here and I am desperate for help. This relates to parking fine from smart parking ltd. The landowner is well documented not to respond (this i have discovered thanks to this forum!) Sequence of events for info (apologies for length of message I am stressed and not sure how to explain clearly, sorry): Got a…

Hi All, I need some help and advice. On 12/09, I went to Southall. At one instance, I went to park at the VHK, Southall. The machine would only accept payment via their app or by phone. Due to recent fraud (fake barcode/phone no) I decided to download their app. Due to poor network coverage, it was taking ages to download…

In 2024 PEEL Ports / ManchesterShip Co managed to push through an update to this small bridge’s ancient Byelaws allowing them to update the 12p a crossing fee collected manually at a booth to a new ANPR Toll system with online payments. I’m sure you know where I’m going with this. The justification for this was to cover…

Hello all, I received a CCJ for a PCN for a parking space I rent from the lease holder. I applied to the county court to have the CCJ set aside and attended court. the judge agreed to set aside the CCJ and that I needed to submit my defence on the basis I have permission to park in the space by the lease holder. I have…

Hi all, first and foremost what a great forum, there is so much information, advice and guidance here. Thank you for all your work. I have received a N1 SDT for a parking breach incurred by another driver in my vehicle and Parking Eye are now chasing me as the owner as they don't know the identity of the driver. I intend…

Hi Everyone, I purchased the parking ticket for 1 hour and stay 30 mins late. Received the pcn fine today. The date of incident was 30/06, letter received on 21/07. Is there anything I could do to appeal this fine? Could someome help me please! Thanks

Hello, I have received a Claim Form from the HM Courts & Tribunal Service. The Claimant is : SMART PARKING LIMITED DCB Legal is acting Solicitors. It is an old PC dating from 05/05/2023. At the time, I was disabled and a BLUE BADGE HOLDER parked in a disabled bay. SMART PARKING dismissed my appeal and judged me as a normal…