thanks for all yr advice guys.... will try & sit this one out... rex.

are DCAs debt collectors? so...shall i hold out & not reply to anything until the debt collectors turn up? quite a scary thought... & when/if that happens, what should i do? rex

DDWales,thank you for your reply. I have only one letter so far (but expect more as it has been 3 wks since this one). do you know roughly how long i have to put up with this (sounds like a silly question)... just that i've always tried to be law abidding & this matter has thrown me off a little as to be honest I was being quite cheeky parking wholly on the pavement (as there really was nowhere else to park at the time).... however, with hindsight, i should have re-parked my car properly when a space did become available...regards,rex

Dear esmerobbo, Many thanks for your reply. Do you know if legally I have to provide them with the name of the driver of the car? The notice that they sent me states that if I was not the driver, I should provide the name & address of the driver.Also apparently they said I 'did not have a Valid Permit to park on the Pavement' hence the PCN even though I had a valid permit to park in the normal bays...regards,Rex.

i was recently issued a PCN by a private company for parking on the pavement in a private carpark (as there was no where else to park). however, instead of being charged for parking in the wrong bay, I was issued with a PCN for...parked without displaying a valid ticket/permit. I just wanted to find out if I should pay for this PCN as they clearly have a photograph of my car (with all 4 wheels on the pavement), but if I do, I would be paying for the wrong charge (as I had a valid parking ticket at the time, a long term one expiring at the end of August 2011). Please could anyone help on this as they've just sent a letter for an increase in charge? Many thanks in advance .Rex