CP plus st Moto Frankley

[cloudyskies24]

I received a PCN from them and wrote to appeal using a letter I found online, stating mitigating circumstances (unable to afford fine as husband had left me 10 days earlier and do not work and have children, not able to contact the people I was meeting, there longer than two hours as their flight was delayed) and also that the charge was not in proportion etc etc.

 

Anyway, they have now written and thanked me for my letter and said that the PCN was issued correctly and legally according to the DVLA code of practive and BPA guidelines.

 

Should I ignore this letter or write back and say that I refer them to my original letter as they have not responded to any of the points that I made and say that I await their answer?

 

Thanks.

[sailor sam]

Need more info; where were you parked, what it states on PCN, who issued it ect ect

[cloudyskies24]

The vehicle was recorded parked from 14.09 to 17.09 and they state the conditions of free parking for two hours and quote the signs (which I did not see). They then wrot eback and pointed out that the manage the car park in accordance with terms and conditins that are displayed on signage throughout the parking area.

Clear signs inform customers of the need to pay a parking fee for all stays exceeding two hours, which was not paid on this occasion.

 

They ignored the mitigating circumstances and comments about the amount of the fine and asked for £50 (reduced charge) in 14 days of the letter received today, otherwise they want £80.

 

Thanks.

[hanley duck]

As you have discovered, they never allow appeals. It's a [problem]. DO NOT contact them again, DO NOT pay, and ignore all the threats they send you. Eventually they will give up.

 

Oh, and its not a PCN, its an invoice. PCN's are issued by councils, not low life [problematic].

[cloudyskies24]

As you have discovered, they never allow appeals. It's a [problem]. DO NOT contact them again, DO NOT pay, and ignore all the threats they send you. Eventually they will give up.

 

Oh, and its not a PCN, its an invoice. PCN's are issued by councils, not low life [problematic].

 

 

OK, thanks. I meant PCN as in parking charge notice not penalty charge notice.

 

What should I expect to receive next?

 

Thanks.

[sailor sam]

Sorry, I just noted that it was on a private car park at Frankley services. As HD says, if its from a private parking co then ignore and do not contact them. They have no legal powers.

[cloudyskies24]

Thanks sailor sam

[hanley duck]

What should I expect to receive next?

 

Probably some junkmail from Trethowans solicitors threatening all sorts of dire consequences if you don't pay up. Just ignore it.

[lamma]

There is no DVLA Code of Practice. Its dead and buried. they lied and broke consumer regulations. surprised ?

[DBC]

Once again drivers are being penalised for doing the right thing and taking a break from driving. On the one hand the government urges you to stop and take a rest if you feel tired, then these private parking morons come along and penalise you if you stay "too long".

 

When you think about it motorway service areas are just glorified lay-bys. You can stop as long as you want in a lay-by, so why should you be penalised for stopping in a motorway service area?

[cloudyskies24]

Once again drivers are being penalised for doing the right thing and taking a break from driving.

 

I made that point in my letter, I'd been driving since 9am, it was 2pm and I was tired and could not drive any further.

[dx100uk]

they are not the police they have no powers

 

its an INVOICE

 

not a penalty charge notice [the only ones you should pay.

 

totally ignore it.

 

5-6 letters from various 'desks' or mores the truth, the sec just changes the letterhead in the same printer.

 

ignore!

 

dx

[cloudyskies24]

thanks, I'm feeling more confident about ignoring it - I think!

[eeeezzzyy]

Once again drivers are being penalised for doing the right thing and taking a break from driving. On the one hand the government urges you to stop and take a rest if you feel tired, then these private parking morons come along and penalise you if you stay "too long".

 

When you think about it motorway service areas are just glorified lay-bys. You can stop as long as you want in a lay-by, so why should you be penalised for stopping in a motorway service area?

My run in with CP Plus ties in nicely with this one, cheeky f**kers i only stopped to grab an over priced coffee n grab an quick kip because i could feel my eyes going after working all night, cant wait to recieve the next love letter :grin: