It is always possible that UKPC will not "join the dots" and will ultimately write to your mother in which case you simply ask them for evidence of who the driver was.

Thanks for the advice Bernie - do you suggest that I sign this letter with the name of my mother or with my name?

Hi guys, just wonder if I could get a bit of advice.

Just like everyone else I've got a UKPC ticket. The car is registered in my moms name, but I was driving it when the 'offence' (leaving the site) occurred.

I wrote to them stating the reasons why I had left the site and included a receipt for products I later went on to buy from shops on the site.

However I signed the letters with my name and not my mothers, does this now mean she won't be able to go down the 'I don't know who was driving' route?

I've attached the letter too so you can see why I did leave the car park

16/09/2007

 

Dear UKPC,

 

Today I received a notification of unauthorised parking ticket on my car whilst it was parked in a Redditch car park. I wish to appeal against this parking charge as I feel it was given on unfair grounds.

 

The ticket was issued because I left the vehicle after parking in the car park. I do not deny this – however you must take into account my reasons for doing so. I left the site because I was going to the bank to withdraw cash and speak with them on a personal matter regarding my account. I had every intention of purchasing goods from the Staples store who’s car park I had parked in, however without any cash on me I was unable to do so without first visiting the bank.

 

Whilst I was apparently given 20min of grace I was unfortunately held up at the bank by a long queue and the length of time my transaction took. Following this I returned to the store to make my purchase (I enclose the receipt as proof). Given that I have indeed used the car park for its intended use (shopping in either the Staples or Aldi store) I feel this penalty notice is extremely harsh.

 

As a result I request that you withdraw the penalty charge against my vehicle.

 

 

 

Thank you for what I’m sure will be your continued cooperation on this matter.

 

After this appeal UKPC replied saying that there are sufficient notices to say that you can not leave the site. This is untrue see attachment

As you can see this sign does not state that you can not leave the car park. I have absolutely no intention of paying this ticket, but I would like your advice on which road to head down?

I have already drafted a letter for my response to the rejection of my appeal:

28th September 2007

Dear UKPC Appeals, I wish to draw your attention to your sign (attached). As you can see the sign does not clearly state that you are not allowed to leave the site. There is absolutely nothing on the sign that says you can’t leave the site, as you claim in your letter (also attached). For this reason I request you void the parking charge which was issued incorrectly and reconsider my appeal, which was perfectly legitimate.

Please note the sign states ‘For Retail Park Users Only’ – which I was, as proven by the receipt attached from the staples store.

Should the parking charge not be removed from my car I will take legal advice against your company for attempting to extort money from me. I will also report your company to trading standards to make them aware of your actions.

If you would like to speak to me on this matter please feel free to contact me on my mobile telephone, the number for which is at the top of this letter.

Yours Faithfully

will this do or should I state some legislation etc in with it?

Thanks in advance guys.

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