UKPC, Moorgate, Bury ** SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME **

[Marukomu]

' As registered keeper of vehicle reg xxxxxxx , I wish to invoke your appeals process, as I am not liable for this parking charge.

The land owner has suffered no loss while the driver was using the facilities on the site.

Please cancel this charge forthwith.

If you do not cancel this charge, please provide me with a validation code for the independent appeals service POPLA.'

 

Do not ignore the NTK. Appeal as above and we can get the charge cancelled at POPLA with the correctly worded appeal.

 

Thank you. Is it ok to reply with this via the online option or should it be in writing?

[armadillo71]

Probably best do both. Get proof of posting at post office which is free.

[armadillo71]

You should also add that you are under no obligation to name the driver.

[Marukomu]

Ok, did what armadillo suggested and got a reply from them but this site won't let me upload images or even link to them! Any advice? Cheers.

[kirkbyinfurnesslad]

Have u got a popla code?

[Marukomu]

No they didn't provide me with that. They basically are saying they have still not recieved the payment and to give all correspondence to the driver that day. Then it says if nothing is paid within 35 days it will be applicable conditions under shecdule 4 of the protection of freedoms act 2012 that they may have the right to claim the charge from me the registered keeper. The next paragraph says they don't have to provide me with a breakdown of their charges at this time but would be provided if it went to court. They also say they have taken legal advice and their charges are justified in that they amount to a genuine pre-estimate of loss and are likely to amount to 'liquid damages.' It goes on and on. They have reduced the rate back to £60 and put it on hold for 35 days. It would be far easier if I could post the image of the scanned letter!

[kirkbyinfurnesslad]

Ukpc only take legal advice when they themselves are on trial

[Marukomu]

What should I do now? I did ask for a POPLA code but nothing was mentioned.

[kirkbyinfurnesslad]

Double check in the letter no verification code. If not write back demanding the code and that you are now complaining to the bpa

[ericsbrother]

Liquid damages-must be the floods. UkPC have screwed up every time they ahve been challenged on the way to court as they dont get things right and it looks as though they still havent learnt anything yet. No POPLA code, no sue the owner. They can give you the code any time they want to but they cant do much without doing so and that way it is in their interests to be good boys (but they arent that bright)

[Marukomu]

So is that what I should do? Write and ask for the code?

[kirkbyinfurnesslad]

Yes......

[armadillo71]

So is that what I should do? Write and ask for the code?

 

As registered keeper, refer to their letter and state that they have fourteen days to issue you with a validation code for POPLA, otherwise you will consider this matter closed.

[D P Dance]

I visit all three fora. I have to say that I find the atmosphere on MSE to be most welcoming, although they do tend to think that winning at Popla is the Holy Grail. I have some issues with PP where they tend to shunt informed debate into the Flame Pit. I have made few posts on here, but recall a brush with a moderator whom I found to be arrogant and ill informed.

 

Posters on here seemed to have upped their game re Popla. Personally I am happy to read, (and occasionally contribute), to all three.

[Marukomu]

Quick update. I sent the letter asking for the POPLA code and yesterday I received a reply saying my appeal (I never appealed) was reviewed and they had been in touch with their client and had decided as a 'gesture of goodwill' to cancel the penalty! In other words they knew they were getting sod all off me and decided to stop trying. Thanks for all your help guys, another victory!

[ericsbrother]

They didnt want it spread around that they were making false claims to gain money as that would get them in bother with both the council and the police. better to let you off than lose an income stream.

[f16]

Marukomu, Well done for sticking to the "Fight"

 

Another good success

[stu007]

Hi Marukomu

 

That's great news well done for sticking in there.

 

Could I also say a big thank you to all those caggers that came into Marukomu thread to offer there advice and assistance well done to you.

[armadillo71]

Quick update. I sent the letter asking for the POPLA code and yesterday I received a reply saying my appeal (I never appealed) was reviewed and they had been in touch with their client and had decided as a 'gesture of goodwill' to cancel the penalty! In other words they knew they were getting sod all off me and decided to stop trying. Thanks for all your help guys, another victory!

 

 

 

Well done! Now spread the word about the Private Parking Companies...

 

 

(You did appeal with your reply to the NTK. Which meant they had to cancel, or give POPLA code. Also it is not a penalty,or fine. That is the point... )