Parking fine

Also be careful with Sainsbury’s as they have a 2 hour limit and if you leave and go back too soon your in trouble. We were shopping in another store last Christmas and decided to have a relaxing coffee half way through so overstayed without realising, went to the store with our receipt and all was well. Told next time to sign in at the desk if we will be a long time, always do now even for 10mins :rofl: :thumbsup:
 
Hi,
Do not ignore it. That no longer works.
I beat a parking charge. It can, and is done often. It's not a fine it's a charge. Only courts gave levy fines.
If you weren't aware that there were parking restrictions then it probable that they did not meet the legal requirements to enforce parking. There are specific notices and signs that need to be posted. Too many people pay without challenge. It is a massive money generator.
Go here for information.
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/reclaim/private-parking-tickets/

It takes time and effort though.
I was livid because mine was a £60 fine increased to £100 if not paid.

It took many hours of effort.
Good luck.
 
MikeyH said:
Signs must be visible on the way in and around the car park, if not then illegal. The Black Belt Barrister on YouTube has done a video about this. He says have your day in court. I parked in a hotel car park up north somewhere and put my reg into a computer at the desk, unfortunately I did something wrong and it didn’t register. Got a fine in the post from Parking Eye, wtf. Anyway the wife is very good at this and made them understand I had been staying there. The hotel didn’t want to know and the parking company were a bunch of b*****ds to get through to. I think the Gov is putting through legislation to try and sort these companies out. Needless to say we won’t be going there again.
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Judging by the questionaires produced to gather evidence and opinion by this government on parking firms it is most likely that they will make it easier and not harder for them.
 
These schemes are usually in touristy sorts of areas, so given that people will park up to walk round the ancient town[Caerleon] or along the towpath[somewhere near Bath] but not go in to the pub to patronise the bar steward, I can see why they do it.

However, what I don't understand is that considering that the majority of trade is therefore probably transient rather than being locals, why the h*ll don't the bar staff remind you? I've been to a few and thankfully always spotted the signs in the car park (good going as I'm far more interested in beer than signs) but the staff never mention it, and there are usually no easily spotted reminders inside and the iPad is usually out of sight somewhere.

Grrrr.

I'd go the same route. Point out you were a punter and refuse to pay. And then leave a stinking review on TripAdviser.
 
I read a while ago that one tactic (albeit for a supermarket car park) was to write and say the car park was not full at the time so you had not hindered their trade, as a token of goodwill you are prepared to offer £1 to settle the invoice. (It's not a fine, although usually cleverly designed to look like one).
When they turn it down, offer another 50p. Allegedly after 2 or 3 of these letters they gave up
 
Supermarkets (at least the major ones) seem to be happy to cancel tickets at the drop of a hat as they don't want the agro. It's more of an idle deterrent than aggressive enforcement, IMO.
 
pvr said:
Pepipoo.com for info

What were you supposed to do - register your car at the bar or so?
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This is the best site for up to date advice. Used them twice and had both charges dropped.

Not sure if the legislation has changed but when I won my cases the private parking company had to have a proprietary interest in the land or they had no authority as basically its a charge not a fine, for trespass and only the owner of the land can prosecute you for trespass.

Check the site out and they will have all the current info and if needed template letters.
 
dr_john said:
The parking company is called Civil Enforcement.
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Brilliant name. That's a 'contradiction in terms'. You can't enforce anything civilly. Enforcement is, by definition, a legal affair.

If the parking company reject your plea, then respond by telling them you will see them in court. They will NEVER go that far in this instance (if ever) as you have proof you parked there for a valid reason.

Or just pay it and be happy you had a £64.20 pint of bitter! :)
 
SWMBO got a letter saying the same, she said she had registered her number at the bar, contacted the pub and all sorted.

If the place is close I would go and see what the signage is like as there are rules about an in all honesty its pretty crap as most decent pubs would tell you or have a warning at the bar.

I can guarantee the landlady is taking a cut - she will be out of business with those type of stunts
 
Firstly it is a parking charge that almost certainly you will get pursued for. However the pub have a responsibility to sort it for you and if they won't then this should be widely publicised locally on facebook, the local press etc. What pub in these difficult times want to get people refusing to come to them.........?
 
r2uzenblot said:
Firstly it is a parking charge that almost certainly you will get pursued for. However the pub have a responsibility to sort it for you and if they won't then this should be widely publicised locally on facebook, the local press etc. What pub in these difficult times want to get people refusing to come to them.........?
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Agree :thumbsup:

Publicise as much as you can on social media and theaten to go to the local press, then go tell the owners what you have done. Agree to take it down if they rescind the charge.
 
Nanu said:
r2uzenblot said:
Firstly it is a parking charge that almost certainly you will get pursued for. However the pub have a responsibility to sort it for you and if they won't then this should be widely publicised locally on facebook, the local press etc. What pub in these difficult times want to get people refusing to come to them.........?
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Agree :thumbsup:

Publicise as much as you can on social media and theaten to go to the local press, then go tell the owners what you have done. Agree to take it down if they rescind the charge.
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:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
 
After much Facebook messaging and a personal appearance by the wife and I at the pub (again) today, the pub has now issued an apology on Facebook to all patrons inconvenienced by this.

They are endeavouring to get all fines quashed, yeah! result!
 
Wonder if they have to pay the scammers as they have lost money by the cancellation and did the effort of sending a letter
 
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