Standard car park fine issue. But, with a twist.
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My father received this demand in the post this morning. He was parked in Barnet General hospital's car park drop off area. He does have a legitimate reason for parking there - a medical emergency, and he had his disabled parking badges displayed when parked.
My question is. Does he reply to this notice with an explanation, describing the nature of his medical condition, along with a request for the company to rescind the notice because of this - i.e. throwing himself at their mercy? Or, should he ignore this and any other communication from them?
What would the PH massive suggest?
Thank you.
Edited by Blib on Monday 19th December 14:17
Edited by Blib on Monday 19th December 15:07
https://www.royalfree.nhs.uk/contact-us/parking-at...
You could always ask the hospital but he wasn't parked in a blue badge area which is a beggar.
If he's local it may be worth popping in for a chat, do those pics only show him entering and exiting site ? It looks like it is worded specifically to the drop off bay "offence" though.
You could always ask the hospital but he wasn't parked in a blue badge area which is a beggar.
If he's local it may be worth popping in for a chat, do those pics only show him entering and exiting site ? It looks like it is worded specifically to the drop off bay "offence" though.
Blib said:
The emergency was of a delicate nature. He has a colostomy bag which leaked, as they are wont to do.. So, he rushed to the loo to sort everything out. It was not a medical emergency in that he had an appointment, IYSWIM?
He used the drop off zone for his own convenience.Why didn't he use the prescribed disabled parking?
PurpleMoonlight said:
Blib said:
The emergency was of a delicate nature. He has a colostomy bag which leaked, as they are wont to do.. So, he rushed to the loo to sort everything out. It was not a medical emergency in that he had an appointment, IYSWIM?
He used the drop off zone for his own convenience.Why didn't he use the prescribed disabled parking?
I would imagine the order of priorities goes something along lines of "not being covered in s
t first, worry about where you park second".The Surveyor said:
Does it say anywhere how long you can actually park their whilst dropping off, there isn't a 'time over' on the ticket or an indication of how long you are actually allowed to stop for whilst dropping off.
I don't know what the hospital signs say. But, the notice only refers to the area as being 'private land'. Then mentions that "remaining longer than the stay authorised or without authorisation, in accordance with the conditions set out in the signage."Blib said:
herewego said:
I wonder why he didn't put it in the disabled parking area near to the entrance.
When his colostomy bag burst, other things took precedence.I wouldn't emphasize the reason as the colostomy bag bursting will be unlikely to hold any weight.
I assume he sought the help of someone in the casualty/hospital in view of needing replacements cleaning disposables?
If so usually a quick stamped letter from them to say it was a emergency situation would see him right.
I assume he sought the help of someone in the casualty/hospital in view of needing replacements cleaning disposables?
If so usually a quick stamped letter from them to say it was a emergency situation would see him right.
Before going any further there is little point in obscuring the VRM in the photos only to leave it visible in the text.
The OP might want to rectify that.
PE is fond of court. It files more claims than any other PPC. I would definitely not advise going down the ignore route.
There may be some light at the end of the tunnel though. Have look at this thread where a PE PCN at a hospital in London was cancelled at an early stage.
The situation the OP describes is bit tenuous as a valid medical emergency though. The way I read it no treatment was carried out by A&E staff.
Nothing to lose by putting in an informal appeal though. If the OP's father acts quickly he stll might be within the discount window.
The OP might want to rectify that.PE is fond of court. It files more claims than any other PPC. I would definitely not advise going down the ignore route.
There may be some light at the end of the tunnel though. Have look at this thread where a PE PCN at a hospital in London was cancelled at an early stage.
The situation the OP describes is bit tenuous as a valid medical emergency though. The way I read it no treatment was carried out by A&E staff.
Nothing to lose by putting in an informal appeal though. If the OP's father acts quickly he stll might be within the discount window.
Blib said:
He carries a replacement kit with him in his car.
I think that, taking everyone's comments into consideration, his best bet is to write to the parking company, explaining the situation and ask them to waive the charge.
Also might be worth a quick chat with the GP. Its possible to get a letter stating that he has a medical condition consistent with needing to park rapidly and for that reason should be exempt. For instance a diabetic feeling faint and stopping to take food with a GP letter to that effect would almost certainly be able to waive a fine.I think that, taking everyone's comments into consideration, his best bet is to write to the parking company, explaining the situation and ask them to waive the charge.
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