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McDonalds - MetParking - Popla appeal

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Blix
Blix Posts: 19 Forumite
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Hello. I'm appealing a MET parking invoice at McDonalds and am composing an appeal via POPLA website (already appealed to MET and quite unexpectedly failed ; )

I'm sorry if this is on the forum somewhere but I can't find it if it is.

The 'newbie' thread about parking tickets suggests ignoring the text box in a POPLA appeal and just place everything in a long PDF. However, looking at another thread about a 2018 appeal (I'm too new to include links) it seems to suggest just using the 2000 word text box and not making any appeal too long.

Which is best?
Thanks in advance.
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  • KeithP
    KeithP Posts: 37,648 Forumite
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    edited 28 February 2018 at 10:02PM
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    Use the guidance in the NEWBIES thread post #3.
    I.e. send a pdf attachment using 'other'.

    I guess the 'other post' was about sending comments on the operator's submission.

    And it's a 2000 character text box, not a 2000 word text box. :D
  • Blix
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    Thanks, Keith
  • Redx
    Redx Posts: 38,084 Forumite
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    AS ABOVE

    PDF CHOOSING OTHER FOR A POPLA APPEAL

    then use the 2000 word box for comments about their evidence pack later

    the 2 are not the same
  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 131,747 Forumite
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    This is answered in the NEWBIES thread post #3 already.
    PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
    CLICK at the top of this/any page where it says:
    Forum Home»Motoring»Parking Tickets Fines & Parking - read the NEWBIES THREAD
  • Blix
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    It was this (below), dated 24th feb 2018 on thread 5797930 that confused me. I have read the 'newbie' thread and was looking for anyone who posted any similar MET / POPLA appeals. As this was newer, I wasn't sure:
    KeithP said "That's far too long

    You will find that the PoPLA response box allows 2000 characters.

    You will need to be much more concise."

    I'm sorry if I misunderstood.
  • KeithP
    KeithP Posts: 37,648 Forumite
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    Blix wrote: »
    It was this (below), dated 24th feb 2018 on thread 5797930 that confused me. I have read the 'newbie' thread and was looking for anyone who posted any similar MET / POPLA appeals. As this was newer, I wasn't sure:
    KeithP said "That's far too long

    You will find that the PoPLA response box allows 2000 characters.

    You will need to be much more concise."

    I'm sorry if I misunderstood.

    Yup, PoPLA response box.

    Talking about something different.
  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 131,747 Forumite
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    That was about POPLA 'comments' on the evidence, a later stage.
    PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
    CLICK at the top of this/any page where it says:
    Forum Home»Motoring»Parking Tickets Fines & Parking - read the NEWBIES THREAD
  • Blix
    Blix Posts: 19 Forumite
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    I am indeed a newbie. I see the difference now. (all that text on that thread blurred my brain) Thanks for the replies.
  • Blix
    Blix Posts: 19 Forumite
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    I see on the newbie thread that there are 3 main sections of text set out for appeal: signage, not pursuing the driver & Landowner Authority. Are these the most prudent arguments to include?
    This was at a local McDonalds. The driver was inside the whole time but overstayed, unaware of the 90 min limit or the penalty charge (despite all the signs). What annoys me is that McD have the ability to over-ride this system but make no effort to inform customers. Meaning there is an ability to stay longer than the signed time limit. We have receipts to confirm purchases.

    Any advise gratefully received.
  • Blix
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    'Are these the most prudent arguments to include?' by this I mean are there any more to include
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