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DCFC79
DCFC79 Posts: 40,598 Forumite
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edited 10 May 2018 at 9:06PM in Parking tickets, fines & parking
Hi the third party received a PCN for overstaying whilst I watched a film.

The keeper has read the FAQ so apologies if its answered there, the keeper is annoyed as first PCN, not the only 1 though and must be others who got caught.

The keeper like to appeal it but with not having had a pcn before the keeper is not sure if could pay the reduced fee if the appeal fails.

Would appreciate any advice.
Thanks
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  • Quentin
    Quentin Posts: 40,405 Forumite
    edited 10 May 2018 at 8:45PM
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    The reduced fee is a scam!


    Of course you should follow the advice in the FAQ

    You say the letter is correctly addressed to the right person - but that is irrelevant


    Throughout here you are advised never to reveal who was driving


    You need to edit your post to remove details of who was driving and either remove the photo or obscure all unique details that the ppc can use to identify you


    The ppcs monitor this forum and can use your posts against you
  • KeithP
    KeithP Posts: 37,654 Forumite
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    Remove the PCN number and the very precise times from that image.
    That, together with the site address are enough to uniquely identify that incident.

    You now need to send the blue text template appeal found in post #1 of the NEWBIES FAQ sticky thread.
  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,598 Forumite
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    edited 10 May 2018 at 8:55PM
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    Quentin wrote: »
    The reduced fee is a scam!


    Of course you should follow the advice in the FAQ

    You say the letter is correctly addressed to the right person - but that is irrelevant


    Throughout here you are advised never to reveal who was driving


    You need to edit your post to remove details of who was driving and either remove the photo or obscure all unique details that the ppc can use to identify you


    The ppcs monitor this forum and can use your posts against you

    Thanks, removed details, maybe too late.

    So if I appeal using the template, do they just write the PCN off based on the letter ?
    KeithP wrote: »
    Remove the PCN number and the very precise times from that image.
    That, together with the site address are enough to uniquely identify that incident.

    You now need to send the blue text template appeal found in post #1 of the NEWBIES FAQ sticky thread.

    Thanks, stupidly thought Id removed any identifying information.
  • Quentin
    Quentin Posts: 40,405 Forumite
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    No - that letter isn't a silver bullet!


    Go through the FAQ again - the letter is a step to getting a POPLA code!


    (More editing of the OP required!)
  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,598 Forumite
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    Quentin wrote: »
    No - that letter isn't a silver bullet!


    Go through the FAQ again - the letter is a step to getting a POPLA code!


    (More editing of the OP required!)

    Thanks

    needs to use more letters
  • Quentin
    Quentin Posts: 40,405 Forumite
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    The OP needs still more editing


    Use the third party to describe what happened (eg "the driver" , "the keeper" etc)did this etc
  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,598 Forumite
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    Quentin wrote: »
    The OP needs still more editing


    Use the third party to describe what happened (eg "the driver" , "the keeper" etc)did this etc

    Thanks for that.

    Read the FAQ, not sure what I should be looking for.

    Maybe I need to come back tomorrow and give it another read.
  • Quentin
    Quentin Posts: 40,405 Forumite
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    Post #1 covers initial appeals.


    (Remove "I" & "the third party" and replace with "the driver" in your OP!)
  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 131,747 Forumite
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    Which parking firm is this about?
    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
  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,598 Forumite
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    edited 14 May 2018 at 12:57PM
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    Coupon-mad wrote: »
    Which parking firm is this about?

    Its VCS or Vehicle Control Services.

    The driver now has alot more free time so will re read the FAQ and any other relevant threads.

    Image of letter received

    http://i67.tinypic.com/ziubzc.jpg

    The driver may have been a little over cautious with the information I have blanked out.

    Found the template letter in the newbies thread so that's the letter I need to send right.
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