Parking charge (1 Viewer)

workdad · Apr 16, 2015

Evening all. Parked my car for fifteen - twenty minutes today,behind the old General Wolfe pub on ground that I think belongs to the old Angel pub. Anyway, when I returned to my car I had a ticket on the screen from a company called UKPS. It is called a parking infringement notice and they want £100 or £60 if paid within 14 days. Anyone have any knowledge or experience on this matter ? Tempted to ignore it but concerned about legal stuff/ bad credit. On return to the car I have to admit there were signs up but I honestly didn't notice them.
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Nick · Apr 16, 2015

Bin it!!!!

Grendel · Apr 16, 2015

Throw it away its bollocks. People park all over the streets now. It's pointless paying these pubs and others who have land to park. There's no enforcement any more.

bigfatronssba · Apr 16, 2015

The law says that if the signs are not in an obvious place then you haven't entered into a "contract" with the land owner, therefore from the sounds of it it isn't enforceable.

chiefdave · Apr 16, 2015

Ultimately they will need to take you to court for non-payment of the 'contract'. There's no guarantee they will win so highly unlikely they will take it that far.

bigfatronssba · Apr 16, 2015

Also they can only claim back "damages". They need to prove how you parking there has cost them £60.

Nick · Apr 16, 2015

bigfatronssba said:
Also they can only claim back "damages". They need to prove how you parking there has cost them £60.

Exactly.

Ian1779 · Apr 16, 2015

Did you take a pic of the signs?

Sounds pretty dodgy to be fair - but there is a company called UKPS (UK Parking Services) that do that kind of thing.

http://ukparkingservices.net/

workdad · Apr 16, 2015

Yes, I know there is a company. I popped into the pub and spoke to the gaffer. I explained to him I was visiting the doctors next door and he said to call the company. I did this, an eastern European woman said to write in with an appeal. Problem with this is I would need to give them my address.Not sure this is wise if I decide to bin it.
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bigfatronssba · Apr 16, 2015

workdad said:
Yes, I know there is a company. I popped into the pub and spoke to the gaffer. I explained to him I was visiting the doctors next door and he said to call the company. I did this, an eastern European woman said to write in with an appeal. Problem with this is I would need to give them my address.Not sure this is wise if I decide to bin it.
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You don't need to do anything. Its up to them to prove how you have cost them £60.

Nick · Apr 16, 2015

workdad said:
Yes, I know there is a company. I popped into the pub and spoke to the gaffer. I explained to him I was visiting the doctors next door and he said to call the company. I did this, an eastern European woman said to write in with an appeal. Problem with this is I would need to give them my address.Not sure this is wise if I decide to bin it.
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If it is like the ones I have had, the DVLA will give them your address if they want it.

You should give them this reaction:

workdad · Apr 19, 2015

Looks like the verdict is to ignore, and chuck it in the bin. Thanks for the advice,any further news on this subject I will let you all know.

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