Thank you.

I would to add an update. Just when I thought that my snotty letter had worked I received a letter from Trace today after no letters since Jan/Feb. The funny thing is Trace were chasing me first then the case was passed to BW Legal and now it has been passed back to Trace. It's the standard "pay us now and don't ignore this letter". Any advice or guidance will be appreciated. Thank you. Trace letter.pdf

Where is the q&a please?

Yes by debit but they can't find the record on the statement. I'm wondering if there was an error and the money wasn't taken.

1. Reg number was entered at time of payment. 2. Unfortunately, the receipt was lost. 3. Sorry, fine is my laymen term. It's a Parking Charge Notice. They didn't think they needed to keep the receipt once the barrier let them out.

My in-laws attended a funeral ceremony in Hilton double tree hotel in Ealing on 29/5/23 and parked their car in the hotel car park. The barrier opened and did not provide them with a ticket. As they both don’t speak English, their daughters (who arrived separately) asked the hotel receptionist if they needed to pay and were told that they can either pay at reception or pay at the machine on exit. They decided to pay at the machine and the car park barrier opened automatically when their car approached it so they left. A parking fine letter was sent to their address and they are not sure as to why, since they paid at the machine and the barrier allowed the car to leave normally. I asked them to check their account, and can't find the actual payment leaving their account, but in any case, the barrier allowed them to leave the car park normally. I have asked them NOT to reply to the fine letter until I receive advice. Your help is appreciated. Thank you. PCN hilton.pdf

I honestly think they don't care, they'll fine everyone.

Perhaps deliveries/ post office etc have exemptions... not sure but the rules here, the only sure thing is that Ealing council want to screw me (and you) out of our hard-earned money.

Thanks for your input. I cant see any sign that specifically states that it operates 24/7 however there are no restriction times either so it can be inferred that the restrictions are 24/7.

This is the google maps link: Google Maps WWW.GOOGLE.COM Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

thanks for that. I posted it in the wrong section and could not delete the original message.

I received a PCN from Ealing Council today (27/04/2023). The letter is dated 26/04/2023. The alleged infringement was on 10th of April. I have been given a fine of £130 for "traffic contravention 52JM - failing to comply with a prohibition on certain types of vehicle". The car was not driven by myself, and in any case, the person driving was delivering urgent antibiotics to a disabled elderly man. I can get a copy of the prescription as proof. I have gone to google maps and there is a little sign at the start of the road that only allows permit holders onto the road 24/7. Seems like a typical council money-making scam. Is it worth appealing or should I cut my losses and just pay?

I received a PCN from Ealing Council today (27/04/2023). The letter is dated 26/04/2023. The alleged infringement was on 10th of April. I have been given a fine of £130 for "traffic contravention 52JM - failing to comply with a prohibition on certain types of vehicle". The car was not driven by myself, and in any case, the person driving was delivering urgent antibiotics to a disabled elderly man. I can get a copy of the prescription as proof. I have gone to google maps and there is a little sign at the start of the road that only allows permit holders onto the road 24/7. Seems like a typical council money-making scam. Is it worth appealing or should I cut my losses and just pay?

Thanks lookinforinfo and dx100uk.

so keep silent, no respone?