I entered into correspondence with MET and tried to appeal my parking ticket because I had a valid ticket. But they disallowed it and threatened me with bailiffs, etc. It's like having the prosecution counsel acting as Judge! At least with a local authority PCN, one has recourse to independent adjudicators. Apparently MET won't take you to court because their paperwork is illegal. Ie erroneously claiming it's a PCN, as from local authorities or the police. They rely on scare tactics to coerce people into paying up, but apparently never take action. But I'm still worried that my car may get impounded as they have access to the DVLA records and know my address. I asked for photographic proof, and was sent a wide angle shot with a time code, but one can't make out the ticket. The real scandal is that that the DVLA sells personal information to these sharks who don't abide by the law and are not subject to independent adjudication. I read about a case where a private contractor and rapist (who was convicted) used his access to the DVLA database to find the address of his victim! Shocking! Alternatively, if you want to attempt to reason with them and get them to cancel the fine, on this forum there are templates of letters challenging their legality, that may be effective. I've yet to find out I don't know what to do either, having commenced correspondence and admitted to being the driver. I have successfully appealed PCNs from the LA when I had a valid permit that slipped from the dashboard. At least they listen to reason. Maybe I'll be a martyr, if I can be bothered!

I was just looking at the British Parking Association website, and apparently they hold annual industry awards ceremonies. Blimey, I wonder what the categories are. Best clamper of the year? But they've cancelled the event this year because of the downturn.. Shame!

Lamma, are you suggesting that parking companies read consumer forums and use it in evidence against people?

They cunningly ask you to return the notice with the appeal, I haven't posted it yet and will fish it out of the envelope. But from what people are saying I shouldn't even bother to appeal. Or indeed as dx100uk implies, in the future park for free with impunity. Seriously??

I received a ticket from MET parking despite having a valid ticket. Surprise, surprise, when I appealed, my objections were ignored and the ticket doubled along with legal threats. This is like having the prosecution counsel acting as judge! They also sent me a very wide angle shot of my car which does not prove anything, as you cannot make out what is displayed on the dashboard. I am relieved to learn that they will not take me to court, but I can't see how they could possibly win in any case as I'm in possession of the pay and display ticket.

I was issued a ticket by MET despite having a valid pay and display ticket. I wrote with a copy of it, but my protests were ignored and the ticket doubled along with threats of court action and bailiffs. As MET are the adjudicators, it's like having the prosecution counsel as the judge! They sent a wide angle photo of my car which proves nothing. I am reassured by reading these posts that they will not take court action, although I cannot see how they could possibly win.