Well, much easier to sort this than expected! Messaged MFG yesterday (found a previous thread where someone had been fined at the same place and had also done this). They asked for a receipt to confirm I'd spent money there, or a screenshot from my bank (fortunately I had used my card and not cash) so duly sent this over to them and by end of yesterday I had confirmation that they would cancel the fine this time round... Here is MFG's reply: "After reviewing your case, on this occasion as a gesture of goodwill I will cancel your parking fine for you – please consider this now cancelled. Please ensure that in the future you read the signage at our sites and adhere to the timeframe mentioned, there are multiple signs up around our sites advising the time limit and fine details. If you are going to be longer that the specified time, please mark yourself exempt with the staff onsite. I hope this helps, if you find yourself with any other questions, don’t hesitate to ask. Have a lovely week. Many thanks,"

Thanks for the quick reply! I will contact ECP then to remove my employer from the loop. I've read the posts you linked to and as successfully done by another person who was fined, I will contact MFG who operate the Esso garage to see if they'll help. I'll let you know the outcome....

Hello, Have just received a PCN from ECP via email from my employer's fleet department. It is for an overstay at Esso in Purfleet. My excuse: wasn't aware of the requirement to pay as tiny signs etc... (not local but had a look on Google Maps to remind myself of the location). Currently the PCN has been sent to my employer (large car manufacturer) as it's a management scheme car, so they are the registered keeper of the car. My employer have said they do not require proof of payment. Should I ask them to confirm to Euro Car Parks I was the person driving or am I best ignoring it as any threat of legal action will go to my employer not me? Are ECP less likley to pursue a large multinational than an individual? Any help is much appreciated! Info as requested: 1 Date of the infringement 17th March 2020 2 Date on the NTK [this must have been received within 14 days from the 'offence' date] 24th March 2020 3 Date received 26th March 4 Does the NTK mention schedule 4 of The Protections of Freedoms Act 2012? [Y/N?] Yes 5 Is there any photographic evidence of the event? Yes - pics show numberplate at entry / exit 6 Have you appealed? [Y/N?] post up your appeal] No Have you had a response? [Y/N?] post it up NA 7 Who is the parking company? Euro Car Parks 8. Where exactly [carpark name and town] Esso, Arterial Road, Purfleet For either option, does it say which appeals body they operate under. BPA PCN Scan .pdf