Couple of weeks ago I had occasion to go across to the darkside (Preston Lancs) to join in the celebration event of a relative who has reached 105.
Due to an early start I though I'd do an Ibis hotel at Preston the previous night. I drove Mrs FCs car (just park that one).
I stopped off at Ilkley to visit my brother then continued arriving at 23.30 ish. Very quiet at the hotel and an almost empty car park.
Checked in and entered my vehicle details in the pad at reception even redoing it just in case.
Enjoyed the celebrations which finished at Blackpool Airport.
Had a few days in Wensleydale last week and arriving home Mrs FC does the mail and throws my a piece of paper. "Best sort that out"
Yes a PCN from Civil Enforcement for my stay at the Ibis.
Well I recall entering my vehicle details twice. And that was the crux of the matter it was my vehicle not Mrs FC's. I suppose you could call it a 'fair cop' after a fashion.
A bit of research reveals that the British Parking Association members will give some leniency in such circumstances. There are two categories. Minor Keying Error where maybe one digit is entered wrongly or a Major Keying Error where the whole number is entered incorrectly.
The Minor should incur no charge and the Major a penalty of up to £20 to cover admin.
These appeals should be resolved at the first stage by the parking company.
So I duly submitted an online appeal and uploaded a copy of my hotel invoice.
Today I receive an email:
RESPONSE TO REPRESENTATION
We refer to your recent correspondence.
We have carefully reviewed your appeal and/or evidence provided taking into consideration all the points you have raised in relation to this Parking Charge Notice.
On this occasion, your appeal has been unsuccessful for the following reason:
We have no record of the above vehicle being registered to be exempt from the parking restrictions in place on the day in question.
When parking on private land, a motorist freely enters into an agreement to abide by the conditions of parking in return for permission to park. This ticket was issued correctly as the driver failed to accurately provide their Vehicle Registration Number.
It is therefore our position that the Parking Charge was validly issued because of the above detailed breach of the terms and conditions set out on signs in the car park. You have now reached the end ofour internal appeals procedure.
You now have two choices:
1. Pay the reduced charge of £20 within 14 days beginning with the date of this letter, after which the
PCN charge will revert to the original charge detailed on the PCN. To make a payment at the lower rate please visit www.ce-service.co.uk or call 0115 822 5020.
2. If you are not satisfied with our decision, you may appeal to the Independent Appeals Service(POPLA) via www.popla.co.uk using verification code 1411323019 within 28 days from the date this letter.
In their words I've lost my appeal but they did presumably check and accepted my argument that I keyed in a differnt VRM. Then substituted the 'fine' with the 'Admin' charge.
So why just not acknowledge the fact in a less uphanded tone?
They really are a set of leeching shisters.
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PCN Received new
PCN Received new
