Hi, Hire company did not receive parking charge notice within 14 days. They received it nearly a month after the 'offence'. They notified me a day after receiving it so thats not a problem. They named me as driver 2 days after receipt. Haven't had notice yet but I responded to the original one sent to hire company. I didn't want the problem lingering. I don't understand what you mean 'why didn't your friend tell me to register?'

My friend who I was with that evening forewarned me because they got one too. The "offence" was on 15th October and notice arrived 11 November but hire company informed me on 17th. Apparently notices need to be issued within 14 days. Also apparently a charge notice is an invoice or invitation to pay. It is not a fine or penalty because legally only the Police and Government can issue parking fines. (1970 Administration of Justice Act) So in effect they are meaningless so why they even come to court is beyond me.

Thank you! Have also just called British Parking Association who say everything depends on how clear the signage was. At the entrance is a small yellow warning sign cars may be towed away. Apparently this is illegal, only the Police can put signs like that up. There were lots of high up signs poorly lit around car park but weather was dreadful, didn't notice them, assumed as a guest to their bar it would be ok to park there.

Please can someone advice what I should do. Received a parking charge notice of £100 on 17/11/14 for parking in the Europa Hotel Gatwick (Crawley) car park while having a drink. Time there 2 & half hrs. I was driving a courtesy car from Tates of Portslade who normally automatically pay parking fines on behalf of the customer, but in my case I told them not to so they are sending my details to Parking Eye. The hotel has lots of signs up but print is small, it was pouring that night, car park badly lit, I didn't see signs. The signs told guests to register vehicle at reception to avoid the fine. When I re visited hotel there was a notice at the reception but not at the bar. Manager says I should have kept bar receipt to prove I was there. Do I have grounds to contest this fine?