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McDonalds Parking Ticket, what to do?
trinidadone
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Hello All,
I have just received a Parking Chrage Notice from Met Parking Services. It states on 26th July 2013, I entered a McDonolds on 26th July 2013 at 19:39 and left at 21:29. The ticket states There is "The signage is clearly displayed in prominent places throughout the carpark, stating the max time limit is 90 minutes"
The reason for my attendance at the food outlet is because my boss asked me to meet with him after work, and bought a meal. The meeting related to my employment.
Any ideas what I should do?
I have just received a Parking Chrage Notice from Met Parking Services. It states on 26th July 2013, I entered a McDonolds on 26th July 2013 at 19:39 and left at 21:29. The ticket states There is "The signage is clearly displayed in prominent places throughout the carpark, stating the max time limit is 90 minutes"
The reason for my attendance at the food outlet is because my boss asked me to meet with him after work, and bought a meal. The meeting related to my employment.
Any ideas what I should do?
Trinidad - I have a number of needs. Don't shoot me down if i get something wrong!!
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Go to McD's, insist on seeing the manager (the proper manager, not the spotty teenager pretending to be so) and demand he cancels the ticket, as you were a genuine customer who will cease to become one if they don't (and who'll be telling everyone else to boycott the establishment).0
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You could always send a half eaten old McBurger in an envelope to the PPC as proof that you are a customer as well !
But seriously, check with the Council planning department to see that they do have planning authority for a 90 minute limit. They have been known to change limits without planning consent.
This PCN - does it say "Notice to Keeper" and waffle on about POFA2012 and your requirement to tell them who was driving?
And the signage - are you able to confirm that there was signage at all entrances to the McDonald's parking area that informed you of the t&c of entering?0 -
You could always send a half eaten old McBurger in an envelope to the PPC as proof that you are a customer as well !
But seriously, check with the Council planning department to see that they do have planning authority for a 90 minute limit. They have been known to change limits without planning consent.
This PCN - does it say "Notice to Keeper" and waffle on about POFA2012 and your requirement to tell them who was driving?
And the signage - are you able to confirm that there was signage at all entrances to the McDonald's parking area that informed you of the t&c of entering?
yes, i am asked who was driving. there are also two pictures of my carTrinidad - I have a number of needs. Don't shoot me down if i get something wrong!!0 -
trinidadone wrote: »yes, i am asked who was driving. there are also two pictures of my car
"And the signage - are you able to confirm that there was signage at all entrances to the McDonald's parking area that informed you of the t&c of entering?"
That would be helpful.0 -
On monday, I went to Mcdonolds after work. I saw a worker leaving the resturant with a tie. I asked him if he was the manager. I informed hm about the ticket and told him the reason for my delay in the resturant was because there was a issue with the free wifi service in the store, and because my boss was sick. A shift manager was summoned. i informed him, and I was told little can be dont. I took his name, the branch managers name, and customer service number.
On tuesday I returned back tot he store, and spoke to the branch manager this time, i repeated my experiences which i told to the shift leader. After a little to and fro, the manager agreed to cancel the ticket, but warned me he would not cancel any other onesTrinidad - I have a number of needs. Don't shoot me down if i get something wrong!!0 -
trinidadone wrote: »On monday, I went to Mcdonolds after work. I saw a worker leaving the resturant with a tie. I asked him if he was the manager. I informed hm about the ticket and told him the reason for my delay in the resturant was because there was a issue with the free wifi service in the store, and because my boss was sick. A shift manager was summoned. i informed him, and I was told little can be dont. I took his name, the branch managers name, and customer service number.
On tuesday I returned back tot he store, and spoke to the branch manager this time, i repeated my experiences which i told to the shift leader. After a little to and fro, the manager agreed to cancel the ticket, but warned me he would not cancel any other ones
MET are the tame puppets of the PPC world, hardly ever do court, dont fret0 -
MET are the tame puppets of the PPC world, hardly ever do court, dont fret
ok thanks dave, these so called invoices frighten the pants of people, especially the threat of court action and increase in fines. i am glad i got a positive outcome though. Not sure if I would be back to mcdonolds in a hurry, seems a good way to earn vast moneyTrinidad - I have a number of needs. Don't shoot me down if i get something wrong!!0 -
Did you ask him why he has the title of "manager" if he is not empowered to do anything? Oh yes, he works for McD who, like many other such outlets, centralises all power, and leaves the manager with no real control.trinidadone wrote: »On tuesday I returned back tot he store, and spoke to the branch manager this time, i repeated my experiences which i told to the shift leader. After a little to and fro, the manager agreed to cancel the ticket, but warned me he would not cancel any other ones0 -
trinidadone wrote: »On monday, I went to Mcdonolds after work. I saw a worker leaving the resturant with a tie. I asked him if he was the manager. I informed hm about the ticket and told him the reason for my delay in the resturant was because there was a issue with the free wifi service in the store, and because my boss was sick. A shift manager was summoned. i informed him, and I was told little can be dont. I took his name, the branch managers name, and customer service number.
On tuesday I returned back tot he store, and spoke to the branch manager this time, i repeated my experiences which i told to the shift leader. After a little to and fro, the manager agreed to cancel the ticket, but warned me he would not cancel any other ones
Well done!
First one I have seen where McD's actually cancelled a fake PCN! :TPRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
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