Thanks for all the info. Will write to them tomorrow requesting appeal and let you know what happens from there. Once again, thanks

Is that all the registered keeper (ie my husband) needs to do? Simply state he is not liable for the Charge? What about Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, Schedule 4, which they keep quoting in letters which they claim means that if he doesnt give name of driver and their address he becomes liable for fine? If they do write back saying we are out of time for POPLA - what can I do then? Sorry for long list of questions - novice at this!!

The initial ticket was stuck on windscreen. All letters have come from UKCPS Car Parking Solutions. Initial ticket 05.02.14, first letter 11.03.14, next 08.04.14, then latest letter referring to Pre Action Conduct and Practise Directions is dated 25.04.14. Every letter has been addressed to my husband, the registered keeper, however I was the driver but this information has not been passed on to them. Initial discount charge was £60, next letter said up to £100, next letter still £100 and final letter now requests £125. Really do appreciate your replies. Since I left for a weeks holiday on the day the letter re court business arrived if I do need to reply my time is now very limited.

When you suggest I respond - do you mean by telling them things like the charge is a penalty, lack of contract, full terms not available when I entered, unfair contract terms in CCR, no proof of facts ie no timed proof of entering and leaving, etc. Am I on right lines - if so, is there anything else I could add. If not, could you offer some basic guidance as to what I should be researching. Thanks for your time. Much appreciated.

Not sure how I post up papers :! Not very computer-minded.

In England. Date of notice was 5 Feb 2014.

Hi Wonder if someone could just advice me if what I have received from UKCPS of Leeds is classed as court papers - in which case I obviousy need to reply; or if I should just ignore. Parked on private land in evening when very small shopping mall connected closed. No charge for authorised users to park here. Was sign saying private parking. Have ignored previous letters; but recent letter (25th April) states as heading '14 day Notice before the matter is issued into Court'. since charge is still unpaid they are now at the beginning stages of issuing a Court claim and that this will happen after 14 days. they are required by law to deal with this process by 'Pre Action Conduct' and 'Practise Directions'. "The court's powers to impose sanctions for failure to comply with the Practice Direction means that ignoring this letter before claim may lead to UKCPS starting proceedings and may increase your liability for costs. etc. to avoid further action I should just pay up £125 within 14 days of date of letter. Is this just talk (lots of use of the word 'may' and letter, supposedly from their legal department, is very poorly written) - or is it actualy connected to court procedure - and if so, should I give full details requested in '14 Day letter' attached such as reasons why claim is not accepted, whether I intend to make a counterclaim, etc. Certainly think even initial charge for parking was more than loss incurred so was not planning to pay. Would really value any advice. First posting so I hope I have done this right : !