Are Private Car Park Fines Enforceable? (UK)

[@MoneyNerd]

People dealing with a parking ticket: JustAnswer helps you appeal it. Chat online here: moneynerd.co.uk/appeal-my-parking-ticket/

[@junintavares6614]

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[@michaelrejoinbradford1282]

Take the chance on private parking never paid any of them , don’t swallow this bloke stand up to them

[@mohammadpanjshiri694]

What is your advice for me I park in a retail market not the right way they charged 60 now 100 now they give some more time then they will make it more

[@thelostlegendsoflewesandhamsey]

Why are private parking fines considered extortion while council parking fine extortion is never discussed?

[@varidian694]

Because a council one is essentially government owned property such as a hospital car park and as such it's in the public interest to stop people from abusing parking and such - a private car park is essentially an invoice not a fine.

[@SISU889]

​@@varidian694 No such thing as " government " property ! It's OUR property. Our taxes paid for it all !

[@simonsdiesel]

Thank you for your clear and factual advise, Unfortunately in my case it’s a Bury Council PCN so I better cough up, unless I take it so far that prison is the only option? Prison’s are full.?? 😂 That’s way too much of gamble….. only messing… I’ll pay immediately. really informative post friend. All the best

[@NorthenSoul]

What about keying errors?

[@michaelcoleman2741]

If a private parking company cannot get driver information from the DVLA - How do they know your address for enforcement of the charge ?

[@RsZerk3r0wnage]

Only the ones registered with the accredited trade association can obtain address details. The rest cannot

[@joeanderson756]

Where can I find protection of freedoms act? Is it on the signage in the car park? Or is it on the letter I received?

[@andrewedwards6233]

Google 'Protections of Freedom Act 2012 schedule 4' and you will see where to view the requirements.

[@markguest77]

What can a bailiff do if you don’t answer the door?

[@ENDGAME.LIFESTYLE]

bailiff can mind their business

[@bobhawkins-so5et]

It's nothing but a begging letter ,no diffent to someone begging for money .Never respond ,never pay 🎉

[@stu2418]

@@bobhawkins-so5et Blah blah blah. 'Never respond never pay, bury your head get a ccj' 🎉

[@bobhawkins-so5et]

@@stu2418 How many Vaccinations did you beg for? 😁

[@MontiguueOG]

Can the parking fine be unlimited? What I mean is, can the cost of that ticket continue to go up if you don't pay for it? Just so I understand, I had a few and ignored them, and now I have a CCJ or decree for the Scots. I had moved out of my house six months prior and, due to work, I never updated my address everywhere and had no knowledge of the court action until it hit my credit file.

[@unshakableresilience]

Can you help me please. I received a first letter from Bayliff debt management company with no no initial first pcn ? Also in the letter it says you won’t be taken to court so it’s so confusing. Company is CP Plus limited. Can u help

[@MoneyNerd]

Hi @unshakableresilience! In many circumstances private car park fines aren't enforceable, but you could be taken to a small claims court if it isn't paid. You could get in touch with them first to understand the fine, then go from there. This article can shed more light on the matter: moneynerd.co.uk/private-car-park-fines-enforceable/ Hope this helps!

[@unshakableresilience]

@@MoneyNerd can you please help me I received another letter of me going into a bus lane in April. This has been issued by the council (different from the private parking fine). The issue is I never received the PCN. I am not disputing from paying but isn’t it fair I didn’t even get the PCN ? Please help

[@MoneyNerd]

Hey @unshakableresilience, you can appeal against a PCN if it's not served within 14 days. This article can give you an idea of what to do next: moneynerd.co.uk/how-long-pcn-issued-after-offence/

[@unshakableresilience]

@@MoneyNerd okay so it has come to light that I have made an error of not updating the V5 log book of my current address. I genuinely thought it would be updated automatically as you update the driving license. Therefore it’s possible for the initial PCN to have gone to my former address. Given that it is my error do I have any grounds to appeal. Worries that I will get into even more trouble for this error and incur an even higher fine

[@MoneyNerd]

While it's true that the fine increases if you don't pay on time (after 28 days), there's still a chance to challenge it due to the PCN not being delivered to the right address. Here's an article that provides more detail: moneynerd.co.uk/council-and-police-fines/penalty-charge-notice/

[@Coneman3]

Totally ignoring them gives them less chance of chasing you imo

[@Ionut_Arustei]

Thanks

[@junglemaster2014]

This guy is a gatekeeper.

[@NorthenSoul]

Why is the final sum £170 how do they come to this sum

[@BritishRailways60163]

I had that from Debt Recovery Plus it suddenly jumped from £130 to £170, however after a heated discussion DRP reduced it back

[@williamwallace7651]

yes and it says in car park up to 100 pound

[@stu2418]

So called debt recovery fees that haven't actually been incurred. They're usually struck down if it gets to court.

[@NorthenSoul]

@@stu2418 thanks for your reply, I am more than willing to put my evidence before a Magistrate I still have the ticket I purchased ,the machine failed to accept my registration

[@Raj-ul9my]

U cant not recover a ccj for a private parking firm pure lie send me one case?

[@stu2418]

If you're trying to say you can't get a ccj from a private parking firm then you're sadly very much mistaken.

[@unclefurbiesvoice9902]

Here's what's enforceable to those in the know: Nothing. If any of these money-grubbing gay-gov companies tries give you hassle over parking or other fines... your best solution is to sell your vehicle and cease driving. Let them try and enforce that.

[@stu2418]

Clearly you appear to be one of those not in the 'know' as you put it.

[@unclefurbiesvoice9902]

​@@stu2418 How am I not in the know then clown? What is enforceable with car park fines? Those who pay every car park fee are mindless zombies. Are you a mindless zombie, or can you think for yourself?

[@rudiparker275]

@stu2418 Just don't contact them and ignore every letter, they can't do nothing.