'Unauthorised' parking of a motorcycle in a car space

[essarremm]

I parked my large touring motorcycle in Padding Station,

 

 

on arrival at the car park, there was no signage that indicated a dedicated M/C parking area,

I parked neatly within a marked car space.

 

 

I purchased a ticket at the machine and then noticed that there was an area for m/cycles

- HOWEVER, the access was up a narrow ramp with chest-high railings and a complete u-bend (360 degree change of direction) part-way up.

 

 

The size and weight of my machine would have preveneted me negotiating this bend,

I could not access the m/cycle parking area.

 

 

When I returned from my appointment I had a parking ticket, which gave a reason of 'failure to park wihin an authorised space' or something along those lines (I have the ticket somewhere).

 

 

I phoned the parking company listed on the ticket and explained my case, I was advised that it would be taken no further.

 

 

However I then received a notice (including photographs) that show my bike parked neatly and fully within a car space,

I again phoned and explained,

I have now received several letters from a debt recovery company seeking £135 payment of 'fine' and fees.

 

 

I am of a mind to tale this to court, as there was no signage that inidcated that motorcycles should ONLY park in allocated spaces, similarly if I had a diabled badge, then I can still park in 'normal' spaces if all the disabled spaces are full.

 

 

Any legal knowledge out there that covers this sort of situation?

[BankFodder]

Somebody with specialised parking experience will be along soon, I'm certain. However, it will be very helpful if you wouldn't post in unbroken blocks of text.

 

It makes it extremely difficult to read and discourages people who have lots of goodwill and who might otherwise be very pleased to help you.

 

I suggest that you present your story in the way that you would like to read it yourself. Thanks

[dx100uk]

http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?462118-Have-you-received-a-Parking-Ticket

 

 

please fill the above out.

 

 

you can safely ignore any DCA/ fake/tame solicitors letters etc etc

they are not bailiffs

and have no legal powers whatsoever.

 

 

dx

[unclebulgaria67]

What a load of nonsense.

 

Suggest either ignoring this and they will eventually work out that there is no case to take to court.

 

Or write a letter of complaint to whoever owns Paddington Station and ask for compensation for dealing with the stupid actions of the parking company.

 

There is no reason why you cannot park a motorcycle in a car space, as long as you paid for the parking time.

[Mr.P]

However, it will be very helpful if you wouldn't post in unbroken blocks of text.

 

I've noticed that it is not always possible to avoid the single block of text. One of the computers I use has java script disabled, and I have to resort to manually inserting html formatting tags.

 

What a load of nonsense.

[...]

There is no reason why you cannot park a motorcycle in a car space, as long as you paid for the parking time.

 

Indeed a load of nonsense. I have a vehicle that is registered and legally defined as a "motorcycle". If I were to park in a designated motorcycle area, I'm virtually guaranteed to get a ticket. As it is 1.4m wide and 3.5m long, it needs a fair amount of space.

 

If the designated motorcycle parking area in question is inaccessible for a large motorcycle (I'm guessing a Goldwing type with all the trimmings), then a car space is the only option. Having paid for the space, I'm of the opinion that the PPC doesn't have a leg to stand on. Stay off the phone and use their appeal process, keeping everything in writing.

[silverfox1961]

Having had a look on the web, It looks like the company is APCOA and they are members of the BPA which is the good news. They will have to follow the BPA code of practice. On the APCOA website, I can find nothing (as yet) as to where you can or cannot park.

 

As it stands, you paid to park. there is no claim.

[ericsbrother]

If something says motorcycles only then that is the condition you accept.

If the rest of the car park says no motor cycles then that is also a condition

 

 

but the idea that you were incorrectly parked for using a bay that had no other condition of use on it is laughable but these companies make most of their money by chiselling and actions that verge on fraud.

 

For the future do not contact any private parking company when they slap a ticket on your vehicle as you the do away with protections that you have in law against misuse of data by the parking cos's.

 

As for this one

you will need images of the signage at the entrance to the car park so show to POPLA to prove that the claim for breach of contract is rubbish.

 

 

the truth is that you can sue them for misuse of your data if they had the need to get you details from the DVLA but you handed that over to them by contacting them first so you wont get a penny for the time you are going to have to waste on this.

 

So,

get piccies of signage and apply to POPLA for an appeal.

 

 

The ref no will be on their rejection letter.

 

 

If they havent supplied this then a complaint to POPLA copied to the BPA is the way forward.

 

Ignore any debt collection company, they have no say about anything ever.

Edited December 15, 2016 by dx100uk

[essarremm]

Somebody with specialised parking experience will be along soon, I'm certain. However, it will be very helpful if you wouldn't post in unbroken blocks of text.

 

It makes it extremely difficult to read and discourages people who have lots of goodwill and who might otherwise be very pleased to help you.

 

I suggest that you present your story in the way that you would like to read it yourself. Thanks

 

Sorry, but I'm not sure I follow your comment here.

Do you mean I need to ensure that my message is broken up into small paragraphs (as it's displayed)?

 

Is this better - a double return between paras

- I'll try that in future, this was my first post Thanks for the help.

 

I've had to insert the HTML codes manually.

 

 

How do I change the font to something a bit more friendly?

[dx100uk]

your 1st post has been spaced later

double line spacing is the easy way.

 

 

dx

[WarrenBuffet]

And BankFodder meant you no offence.