UKPCS fine

fike · 12th November 2007, 14:25

Hi

I apologise if this issue has been addressed elsewhere on the forum, I did not come across it.

I received a fine from UKCPS for parking in Heaton's Court (even though the ticket says Trevelyan Square!) in Leeds at around midnight. Today is the 10th day after the issue, and I am resolute in not paying it after reading about PPCs on this and other forums.

One thing that confused me was the front of the ticket, which says PARKING NOTICE CHARGE, rather than Parking Charge Notice which other people seem to refer to. Does this make any difference to the legal authority they have. It also includes the UNAUTHORISED REMOVAL OR INTERFERENCE IS AN OFFENCE which I believe is pretty standard.

Any ideas?

Thanks guys

green_and_mean · 12th November 2007, 17:36

Was this on private property or the public highway?

fike · 12th November 2007, 21:26

From reading about someone else who was ticketed in the same place, it's private property, although to whom the area belongs is a mystery - there is an NCP right next to it, but there are also bars adjacent and a hotel around the corner to which it could belong.

There are signs; unfortunately I didn't notice them when I parked (i was literally half an hour because I'd just taken some clothes to a friend who was working at one of the bars), and I didn't get a picture of them at the time.

I technically have a few hours in which to pay online if people think that's the best thing to do? (although from lurking I know I'm going to get a definite NO!)

Thanks

green_and_mean · 13th November 2007, 01:06

If its on private property you should read private parking threads at top of page, do not pay the charge (unless you have more money than sense).

fike · 13th November 2007, 01:13

I'm afraid I have gone ahead and paid it - to be honest I am already managing a major dispute with Southwark Council over Council Tax (I am a student, and therefore exempt) and don't have the stomach for another possible court date. Having paid the money, are there grounds on which I can appeal the sum?

green_and_mean · 13th November 2007, 01:21

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Originally Posted by fike

Having paid the money, are there grounds on which I can appeal the sum?

I am not sure if there is but whatever route that is needed to reclaim the money will involve a court date and a lot of letter writing.

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