Parking Eye - Parking Charge Notice - New rules?
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The company I work for has received a Parking Charge Notice inccured by one of our reps, who left his car in a managed car park for too long.
Currently they are after £60, which will increase to £120 if not paid soon.
Now, I know that in the past these charges were considered invalid, but is that still the case now? I've read of some new rulings stating things have changed since the clamping ban on or around 1/10/12 , but I can't find anything concrete to tell me to file under B for bin.
Obviously, I don't want to harp on to my bosses, telling them to ignore the charge if there is a chance we'll have to pay double. So, have the rules changed significantly, or should we still bin it?
Currently they are after £60, which will increase to £120 if not paid soon.
Now, I know that in the past these charges were considered invalid, but is that still the case now? I've read of some new rulings stating things have changed since the clamping ban on or around 1/10/12 , but I can't find anything concrete to tell me to file under B for bin.
Obviously, I don't want to harp on to my bosses, telling them to ignore the charge if there is a chance we'll have to pay double. So, have the rules changed significantly, or should we still bin it?
Thanks for that.
I've searched the web and it appears to be inconclusive, with most consumer advice sites now saying to appeal rather than ignore.
I clicked through 20 or so pages and read the various threads, but nothing related to the clamping rulings in October, which APPEAR to have given more say to these charging companies. But again, I can't seem to find anything conclusive.
I posted as a last resort, as I too keep reading similar threads over and over again. This forum has some knowledgeable members, who are happy to impart their wisdom when asked. That's who I was asking... and not you, it would appear.
I've searched the web and it appears to be inconclusive, with most consumer advice sites now saying to appeal rather than ignore.
I clicked through 20 or so pages and read the various threads, but nothing related to the clamping rulings in October, which APPEAR to have given more say to these charging companies. But again, I can't seem to find anything conclusive.
I posted as a last resort, as I too keep reading similar threads over and over again. This forum has some knowledgeable members, who are happy to impart their wisdom when asked. That's who I was asking... and not you, it would appear.
Landlord said:
Asking the same question that crops up frequently and I've voluntarily clicked on? YOU MAKE ME SICK!
Yes, I apologise for exerting my mind controls on people. I'll try not to let it happen again. Landlord said:
That said, a sticky would be good - especially if it was updated with any pertinent legislation changes.
It would be good, with some decent links as posted below....and once again, I apologise.
Quick update.
If it were my ticket, I think I would have been in the ignore camp. However it's not my money to play with so I offered my opinion (and those from posters on this thread) to my boss, along with other resources and he decided best bet would be to appeal.
It turns out the rep in question has submitted his expenses, which contain receipts for the services adjoining the carpark, so an appeal was lodged on the basis that the car was parked there while the services were being used.
This was lodged a couple of weeks ago now and so far no acknowledgement. That it to say nothing on the appeal. We have however, received a number of final demands and fine increases for not paying on time.
I think I'm still in the ignore camp.
If it were my ticket, I think I would have been in the ignore camp. However it's not my money to play with so I offered my opinion (and those from posters on this thread) to my boss, along with other resources and he decided best bet would be to appeal.
It turns out the rep in question has submitted his expenses, which contain receipts for the services adjoining the carpark, so an appeal was lodged on the basis that the car was parked there while the services were being used.
This was lodged a couple of weeks ago now and so far no acknowledgement. That it to say nothing on the appeal. We have however, received a number of final demands and fine increases for not paying on time.
I think I'm still in the ignore camp.
Thanks for the info. Yes, the appeal was lodged in plenty of time.
From what I'm seeing at the moment, it appears to be pot luck as to whether or not offenders are chased. To what extent, appears to be rather random too.
My bets are that our case will simply disappear in time. I will of course keep the thread updated if we hear otherwise!
From what I'm seeing at the moment, it appears to be pot luck as to whether or not offenders are chased. To what extent, appears to be rather random too.
My bets are that our case will simply disappear in time. I will of course keep the thread updated if we hear otherwise!
Well, I though this had gone away, but what do I know?!
We received a demand last week from a debt collecting company. Upon contacting Parking Eye, my boss was told that our appeal failed and they let us know this months ago. We received no such notification.
We've asked for a copy of the letter sent, but now it appears we are in a tit for tat battle, with them saying they've sent a letter and us saying we've not received it.
Not too sure what to do next, aside from either ignoring the threats again or simply getting it paid, as we've more profitable things to be doing with our time.
I'll re-read this thread again to refresh my memory of events!
On a side note, we run a fleet of 7 HGVs, which regularly park in services up and down the country. All parking is paid for by the drivers, who pass their receipts in with expenses. Over the last couple of months we've received numerous demands from parking companies, chasing money or unpaid parking on these vehicles. So I'm now having to spend my time replying to them with copies of the receipts to prove payment. Is anyone else having similar issues? We've received 11 demands in the last month, all which were paid for and receipted.
We received a demand last week from a debt collecting company. Upon contacting Parking Eye, my boss was told that our appeal failed and they let us know this months ago. We received no such notification.
We've asked for a copy of the letter sent, but now it appears we are in a tit for tat battle, with them saying they've sent a letter and us saying we've not received it.
Not too sure what to do next, aside from either ignoring the threats again or simply getting it paid, as we've more profitable things to be doing with our time.
I'll re-read this thread again to refresh my memory of events!
On a side note, we run a fleet of 7 HGVs, which regularly park in services up and down the country. All parking is paid for by the drivers, who pass their receipts in with expenses. Over the last couple of months we've received numerous demands from parking companies, chasing money or unpaid parking on these vehicles. So I'm now having to spend my time replying to them with copies of the receipts to prove payment. Is anyone else having similar issues? We've received 11 demands in the last month, all which were paid for and receipted.
^ That's exactly what we have done.
On the original matter of the 'Parking Charge' we've had no alternative but to pay it. It stinks, but the amount of time spent on it so far is much more than the original cost. I'm sure that's why most of the fines are paid anyway.
We asked for a receipt of payment to be emailed. Nothing received so far.... horrible company to deal with.
Right, time to get on with what we do and make some money!
Thanks for all the responses on this, it's been really helpful.
On the original matter of the 'Parking Charge' we've had no alternative but to pay it. It stinks, but the amount of time spent on it so far is much more than the original cost. I'm sure that's why most of the fines are paid anyway.
We asked for a receipt of payment to be emailed. Nothing received so far.... horrible company to deal with.
Right, time to get on with what we do and make some money!
Thanks for all the responses on this, it's been really helpful.
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