Three PCN's - total cost £1000!! Any solution?
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I sorely need some advice regarding three PCN's from Lewisham Council that have escalated.
I missed some post due to extenuating circumstances (I was not at the DVLA registered address due to staying at a partners while unwell as I have MS).
I made representations to Lewisham, then to TEC (using the PE2 and PE3 forms) who have just rejected my out of time representation.
Now I'm faced with one of three options:
1. Accepting the TEC ruling
2. Going to review
3. Other (if there is?)
1. Accepting the TEC ruling
I am loathed to do this. l will have a hefty fine and bailiff fee running over £1,000 for the three PCN's.
2. Going to review
TEC's letter said I can ask for a review by completing an Application Notice form N244. The fee for each application to be reviewed by a District judge with a hearing is £275, or £108 without a hearing.
This is obviously expensive, and if I lose will still have the original fee. If I win, will I be refunded for this cost?
Also, can anyone advise as to the likelihood the judge will take my side?
3. Other (if there is?)
Are there any other options? I am willing to do whatever I can to fight this ridiculous charge for an honest mistake.
I missed some post due to extenuating circumstances (I was not at the DVLA registered address due to staying at a partners while unwell as I have MS).
I made representations to Lewisham, then to TEC (using the PE2 and PE3 forms) who have just rejected my out of time representation.
Now I'm faced with one of three options:
1. Accepting the TEC ruling
2. Going to review
3. Other (if there is?)
1. Accepting the TEC ruling
I am loathed to do this. l will have a hefty fine and bailiff fee running over £1,000 for the three PCN's.
2. Going to review
TEC's letter said I can ask for a review by completing an Application Notice form N244. The fee for each application to be reviewed by a District judge with a hearing is £275, or £108 without a hearing.
This is obviously expensive, and if I lose will still have the original fee. If I win, will I be refunded for this cost?
Also, can anyone advise as to the likelihood the judge will take my side?
3. Other (if there is?)
Are there any other options? I am willing to do whatever I can to fight this ridiculous charge for an honest mistake.
You want this forum https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/forum.asp?h=0&... Speed, Plod & the Law
It might be worth being clear whether
a) you accept the original PCNs, but want to avoid paying the extra fees that have racked up due to not being aware of them earlier through no fault of your own, or
b) you want to challenge the validity of the original PCNs themselves (in which case it would help to explain on what basis)
samoht said:
You want this forum https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/forum.asp?h=0&... Speed, Plod & the Law
It might be worth being clear whether
a) you accept the original PCNs, but want to avoid paying the extra fees that have racked up due to not being aware of them earlier through no fault of your own, or
b) you want to challenge the validity of the original PCNs themselves (in which case it would help to explain on what basis)
Thanks, I'll post there.It might be worth being clear whether
a) you accept the original PCNs, but want to avoid paying the extra fees that have racked up due to not being aware of them earlier through no fault of your own, or
b) you want to challenge the validity of the original PCNs themselves (in which case it would help to explain on what basis)
I would argue b if I could, but right now I thought a was my only option...
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