When I first appealed I did so through the online system (didn’t give my real email address, not that it would matter I guess)

Received another letter in the post, as attached. They've also just emailed me today, which is usually followed by a letter, saying "You have still not made payment and your case has now been selected for legal action through the county court" They're trying their best to get me worried! Trace.pdf

Trace are passing my case onto their escalations department

They fell at the first hurdle when their letter was out of time, so why are they still bothering?

Thanks. I've received an email from Trace Debt Recovery (they must have been passed my email address from my initial appeal) asking for payment. I've opened their online portal and downloaded a 'statement' which I have attached. Trace 1.pdf

Thanks! I though it was that but couldn’t be sure. So, I think I’m ok here. I have never named the driver so they don’t know who it was, and their original letter arrived out of time to take action against the keeper. I’m starting to worry a little with the mention of court and a judge, but I don’t think it will get that far without any evidence surely?

I’m not too sure what WS means? I managed to find my original letter so thought I’d post it OG back.pdf OG front.pdf

That was my preferred course of action to be honest, so I’ll stick with it! Thanks

Yes, it was sent via email

This is the back of the final notice @LookingForInfo I can’t see the case that you have mentioned anywhere on my paperwork? Back 1.pdf

No, unfortunately not. I went with my mother though and my 2 year old son. We went to the pharmacy, did some shopping and had lunch. I’m a little bit worried that they seem to be naming me as a driver even though the driver has never been identified in any of my correspondence.

I’ve received a “final notice” where they are still incorrectly referring to me as the driver. I’m assuming I can continue to ignore? Final Notice.pdf

Great stuff, thanks for the advice and taking the time to help! I will cease communication and only come back if they send a claim letter as you say.

Just received the following response from them after telling them I wasn’t the driver. Thank you for your recent correspondence. You have stated that you were not the driver of the vehicle at the date and time of the breach of the contractual terms of the car park, however you have failed to inform us who was. Judge Ackroyd, 2008, Oldham Court, Combined Parking Solutions versus Mr Stephen Thomas, in the case where Mr Thomas claimed not to be the driver, but did not state who was, ruled that on the balance of probability he was the driver and ordered the Charge to be paid plus additional court costs. If, at the end of the period of 28 days (beginning with the day after the date on which this correspondence is issued), you have not complied with the above, then we have the right to take recovery action against you. You received a parking charge because the driver breached the terms and conditions of parking - and is therefore liable to pay the amount of a parking charge stated on our signage. We also refer you to Schedule 4 of the Protection of Freedoms Act, which sets out the legal basis upon which we may demand payment from the vehicle’s registered keeper if the driver fails to pay us the parking charge. We have taken into account your appeal and requested additional information from you to investigate further. Your appeal will only be re-considered if you provide this information within 14 days, otherwise no further investigation will be undertaken. You now have one of the following options available to you: 1. Pay the outstanding Parking Charge. Payment of your Contractual Parking Charge Notice can be made via the payment line: 0333 733 3000 or by sending a cheque or postal order to G24 Limited, PO Box 3320, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8WT. 2. If you believe this decision is incorrect, you are entitled to appeal to The Independent Appeals Service (www.theIAS.org), The Independent Appeals Service provides an Alternative Dispute Resolution scheme for disputes of this type. As you have complied with our internal appeals procedure you may use, and we will engage with, the The Independent Appeals Service Standard Appeals Service providing you lodge an appeal to them within 21 days of your first rejection. 3. If you choose to do nothing, we will seek to recover the monies owed to us via our debt recovery procedures and may proceed with Court action against you.

They’ve already sent me a letter to my new address so I think that should cover me shouldn’t it?