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samt94
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Hi all,
I've received 3 parking tickets in 1 spot over 2 weeks, one instance of this was 2 motorcycles parked in 1 space (both in my name, of course I wasn't riding both). I was parked in the space for 30mins-1hour whilst getting a coffee. I didn't receive a ticket until after both incidences, hence I parked there twice (this of course wouldn't have been the case if I received the ticket beforehand)
This parking area had 1 sign up at the time, on the side of a wall (not clearly visible), however they have now added more around the car park.
I ignored the letters from the Parking Company (Total Parking Solutions - Birmingham), it was then passed to ZZPS Debt Collectors and finally QDR Solicitors. I've had texts and letters from them asking for money.
The fine at ZZPS point was £170 each (£520 however these weren't grouped together and remain as separate letters), would anybody be able to advise me further on this situation?
Any help is appreciated,
Sam
I've received 3 parking tickets in 1 spot over 2 weeks, one instance of this was 2 motorcycles parked in 1 space (both in my name, of course I wasn't riding both). I was parked in the space for 30mins-1hour whilst getting a coffee. I didn't receive a ticket until after both incidences, hence I parked there twice (this of course wouldn't have been the case if I received the ticket beforehand)
This parking area had 1 sign up at the time, on the side of a wall (not clearly visible), however they have now added more around the car park.
I ignored the letters from the Parking Company (Total Parking Solutions - Birmingham), it was then passed to ZZPS Debt Collectors and finally QDR Solicitors. I've had texts and letters from them asking for money.
The fine at ZZPS point was £170 each (£520 however these weren't grouped together and remain as separate letters), would anybody be able to advise me further on this situation?
Any help is appreciated,
Sam
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There is nothing you can do at this point other than wait and see if they take you to court. If they do come back and you will get help with a defence.
In future don't ignore them. Come here instead0 -
It is not a fine, it is an invoice from an ex-clamper to compensate them for the alleged harm they suffered when you did what you did. We call it a scam. Pay them not a penny unless a judge so orders it.
They are asking far more than the law allows, read this
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6014081/abuse-of-process-district-judge-tells-bwlegal
and complain to the SRA
https://www.sra.org.uk/
[FONT=Times New Roman, serif][FONT=Times New Roman, serif]Nine times out of ten these tickets are scams, so consider complaining to your MP, it can cause the scammer extra costs and work, and has been known to get the charge cancelled.
Parliament is well aware of the MO of these private parking companies, many of whom are former clampers, and on 15th March 2019 a Bill was enacted to curb the excesses of these shysters. Codes of Practice are being drawn up, an independent appeals service will be set up, and access to the DVLA's date base more rigorously policed, persistent offenders denied access to the DVLA database and unable to operate.
Hopefully life will become impossible for the worst of these scammers, but until this is done you should still complain to your MP, citing the new legislation.
[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman, serif]http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2019/8/contents/enacted[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman, serif]
Just as the clampers were finally closed down, so hopefully will many of these Private Parking Companies.[/FONT][/FONT]You never know how far you can go until you go too far.0 -
Should not have ignored the PCN, TPS ones are laughable and appealable. Too late now.I ignored the letters from the Parking Company (Total Parking Solutions - Birmingham), it was then passed to ZZPS Debt Collectors and finally QDR Solicitors. I've had texts and letters from them asking for money.
The fine at ZZPS point was £170 each (£520 however these weren't grouped together and remain as separate letters), would anybody be able to advise me further on this situation?
At this stage what you read in the NEWBIES thread about debt collectors applies, so not sure what else you need to know? You did read the NEWBIES thread post #4 about debt collector tedium stage?
Obviously no-one pays 3 figure sums to PPC scammers.PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
CLICK at the top or bottom of any page where it says:
Home»Motoring»Parking Tickets Fines & Parking - read the NEWBIES THREAD0
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