Thanks FTMDave. That is encouraging. I will stick to my guns.

files pcn case dated 18 12 22 merged final.pdf

Hi everyone thanks so much for all the great advice, and sorry to DX for being a nerd re the uploads. I will re-upload them correctly when I get a min. Been distracted since my original post with family matters (good news though I am pleased to say - new baby g/daughter arrived). it sounds as though I have negated the 'defence' of the date limit by admitting I was the driver - lesson learnt there but I did raise that as part of my appeal. They dismissed that saying that they had to go to DVLA for details or something so it is void. when I get a bit of time later I will Redact (sorry DX) and see if I can scan and upload it all. Sounds like the appeal/POPLA process is a complete waste of time, again lesson learnt. Thanks Again. I will get back on soon, Chris

For PCN's received through the post [ANPR camera capture] (must be received within 14 days from the Incident) Please answer the following questions. 1 Date of the infringement 18/12/22 2 Date on the NTK [this must have been received within 14 days from the 'offence' date] Date Issued 12/01/2023 [scan up BOTH SIDES as ONE PDF- follow the upload guide] please LEAVE IN LOCATION AND ALL DATES/TIMES/£'s 3 Date received Sorry not sure but about the same time of the above date 12/1/23 4 Does the NTK mention schedule 4 of The Protections of Freedoms Act 2012? [Y/N?] Nothing that I can see relating to this Act on the Parking Charge Notice 5 Is there any photographic evidence of the event? yes, my car and reg on the PCN 6 Have you appealed? [Y/N?] post up your appeal] yes to Smart Parking and POPLA Have you had a response? [Y/N?] post it up Yes both failed 7 Who is the parking company? Smart Parking 8. Where exactly [carpark name and town] Delamere Street Car Park, Ashton Under Lyne For either option, does it say which appeals body they operate under. BPA There are two official bodies, the BPA and the IAS. If you are unsure, please check HERE If you have received any other correspondence, please mention it here Letter of rejection from Smart Parking and Response from POPLA I will dig out all the correspondence and upload shortly. Thanks very much DX. Chris

Hi, I am a complete newbie here so please forgive me if this already done to death!! I bought a parking ticket on a private car park. I thought I had entered my reg number but when it came out it had only recorded 'EE' instead of my full number. I noticed the mistake so took a picture of the ticket, and also it in my car in case there was a FPN issued. Sure enough the notice came through and I appealed. They accepted my explanation and told me I only had to pay £20 due to incorrect Reg number. I felt a bit aggrieved at that as they accepted I had paid to park and not overstayed - which they accepted, so I decided to appeal to POPLA. I appealed to POPLA with a full explanation - they agreed that it was accepted I had paid but stated that the appeal was rejected - on the grounds that the company could not confirm I had paid and therefore the ticket was correctly issued - which is not true as they have accepted my version of events. I have been told I now have to pay the full amount - which I understand is at least £100. I am of a mind to let it go to court as I can prove I paid but not sure it is worth it - if there is little chance of winning. Finally, I also feel a bit mad that the only choices seem to be pay what we decide or appeal - and risk a higher price - which is not really fair. Any advice would be fantastic. Thanks in advance.