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    • Regarding a driver, that HAS paid for parking but input an incorrect Vehicle Registration Number.   This is an easy mistake to make, especially if a driver has access to more than one vehicle. First of all, upon receiving an NTK/PCN it is important to check that the Notice fully complies with PoFA 2012 Schedule 4 before deciding how to respond of course. The general advice is NOT to appeal to the Private Parking Company as, for example, you may identify yourself as driver and in certain circumstances that could harm your defence at a later stage. However, after following a recent thread on this subject, I have come to the conclusion that, in the case of inputting an incorrect Vehicle Registration Number, which is covered by “de minimis” it may actually HARM your defence at a later stage if you have not appealed to the PPC at the first appeal stage and explained that you DID pay for parking and CAN provide proof of parking, it was just that an incorrect VRN was input in error. Now, we all know that the BPA Code of Practice are guidelines from one bunch of charlatans for another bunch of charlatans to follow, but my thoughts are that there could be problems in court if a judge decides that a motorist has not followed these guidelines and has not made an appeal at the first appeal stage, therefore attempting to resolve the situation before it reaches court. From BPA Code of Practice: Section 17:  Keying Errors B) Major Keying Errors Examples of a major keying error could include: • Motorist entered their spouse’s car registration • Motorist entered something completely unrelated to their registration • Motorist made multiple keying errors (beyond one character being entered incorrectly) • Motorist has only entered a small part of their VRM, for example the first three digits In these instances we would expect that such errors are dealt with appropriately at the first appeal stage, especially if it can be proven that the motorist has paid for the parking event or that the motorist attempted to enter their VRM or were a legitimate user of the car park (eg a hospital patient or a patron of a restaurant). It is appreciated that in issuing a PCN in these instances, the operator will have incurred charges including but not limited to the DVLA fee and other processing costs therefore we believe that it is reasonable to seek to recover some of these costs by making a modest charge to the motorist of no more than £20 for a 14-day period from when the keying error was identified before reverting to the charge amount at the point of appeal. Now, we know that the "modest charge" is unenforceable in law, however, it would be up to the individual if they wanted to pay and make the problem go away or in fact if they wanted to contest the issue in court. If the motorist DOES appeal to the PPC explaining the error and the PPC rejects the appeal and the appeal fails, the motorist can use that in his favour at court.   Defence: "I entered the wrong VRN by mistake Judge, I explained this and I also submitted proof of payment for the relevant parking period in my appeal but the PPC wouldn't accept that"   If the motorist DOES NOT appeal to the PPC in the first instance the judge may well use that as a reason to dismiss the case in the claimant's favour because they may decide that they had the opportunity to resolve the matter at a much earlier stage in the proceedings. It is my humble opinion that a motorist, having paid and having proof of payment but entering the wrong VRN, should make an appeal at the first appeal stage in order to prevent problems at a later stage. In this instance, I think there is nothing to be gained by concealing the identity of the driver, especially if at a later stage, perhaps in court, it is said: “I (the driver) entered the wrong VRN.” Whether you agree or not, it is up to the individual to decide …. but worth thinking about. Any feedback, especially if you can prove to the contrary, gratefully received.
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    • deed?  you mean consent order you and her signed? concluding the case as long as you nor she break it's conditions signed upto? dx  
    • Well tbh that’s good news and something she can find out for herself.  She has no intention of peace.  I’m going to ask the thread stays open a little longer.   It seems she had not learned that I am just not the one!!!!  plus I have received new medical info from my vet today.   To remain within agreement, I need to generally ask for advice re:  If new medical information for the pup became apparent now - post agreement signing, that added proof a second genetic disease (tested for in those initial tests in the first case but relayed incorrectly to me then ), does it give me grounds for asking a court to unseal the deed so I can pursue this new info….. if she persists in being a pain ? If generally speaking, a first case was a cardiac issue that can be argued as both genetic and congenital until a genetic test is done and then a second absolute genetic only disease was then discovered, is that deemed a new case or grounds for unsealing? Make sense ?   This disease is only ever genetic!!!!   Rather more damning and indisputable proof of genetic disease breeding with no screening yk prevent.   The vet report showing this was uploaded in the original N1 pack.   Somehow rekeyed as normal when I was called with the results.   A vet visit today shows they were not normal and every symptom he has had reported in all reports uploaded from day one are related to the disease. 
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Just back from a work/holiday in France and wonder why the hell these clampers and PPC's are allowed to get away with their scams.

 

It was great to be able to go into Hypermarket Carparks, Restaurants, camp overnight in Motorway service areas without the risk of threatening junk mail. Not a sign in sight giving petty rules to fool the unwary

 

My guess is that the French are more bolshe and will run these firms out of town and that we Brits are unfortunately far too tolerant of these wretched scamsters

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There was a comment on here about a month ago, where the poster was telling us that the French have a habit of filling clamp locks with "super glue".

 

Only yesterday, somebody mentioned that there is a "mystery sign nicker", whom I gather specialises in OPC signs.

 

I have been much cheered by both of these messages, and, as a handyman, my van is always fairly well equipped with tools, and for the last month, I have the greatest pleasure in announcing that the complement of tools has been incremented by one - a trade size container of cyanoacrylate glue.

 

I am not going to be pushed around any more!

 

And before Perky, and a certain rightwing poster on here, starts - shut up!

All of these are on behalf of a friend.. Cabot - [There's no CCA!]

CapQuest - [There's no CCA!]

Barclays - Zinc, [There's no CCA!]

Robinson Way - Written off!

NatWest - Written off!

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For all the French readyness to 'take to the streets' in protest and otherwise take action against perceived injustices, I am continually amazed at the patient way the French tolerate queuing for long periods to pay motorway tolls (I have experienced over half an hour on peak times/routes).

 

Surely the payment is for providing a timesaving route - if that fails because of wait to pay, this negates this concept reducing it to a paradoxical [problem]. They should open the gates to get rid of the delay then start charging again once there is a time gain in using the facility. Why pay for failure?

The same can be said of the M25 Dartford river crossing!

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Nah - it's the Brits (english?) deference to authority I'm sure. It's not misplaced, more the PCCs (mis) use of so-called 'legal' terminology, abbreviations and mind-games with consumers, with most feeling obliged, if not duty bound to comply.

 

Even when there is a [problem] or manipulation pointed out, there remains something somewhere that makes them believe they did something wrong and should 'admit' to it.

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I have experienced over half an hour on peak times/routes

 

Been there, done that but didn't get the 'T' shirt :D - worst was Montpelier last summer where the toll gates are 20 or maybe more wide - queue up and pay and then queue up again as the autoroute goes back down to three lanes the other side

 

 

a trade size container of cyanoacrylate glue.

 

I am not going to be pushed around any more!

 

How about a paint ball gun for the ANPR cameras :mad:

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"How about a paint ball gun for the ANPR cameras"

 

I'm already having fun with those - I go in with both numbers readable, and exit with neither readable!

 

I used to exit with only the front plate readable, because I thought that the ANPR could only read on the approach, but I was informed, [on this forum, thank you!], that they can be set to read either.

 

I think that my record was being in a carpark for about two and a half million seconds, according to them!

 

I was in the Med for 2 weeks of that, and the van was snugly tucked up at home.

 

But they got wise, I think, and must have either put a limiter in the software, or got a Goon to go round periodically, looking for "overstayers", because they don't seem to write to me as often.

All of these are on behalf of a friend.. Cabot - [There's no CCA!]

CapQuest - [There's no CCA!]

Barclays - Zinc, [There's no CCA!]

Robinson Way - Written off!

NatWest - Written off!

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Surely the payment is for providing a timesaving route - if that fails because of wait to pay, this negates this concept reducing it to a paradoxical [problem]. They should open the gates to get rid of the delay then start charging again once there is a time gain in using the facility. Why pay for failure?

No, the toll system in France pays for the better road system, in the way the road tax here pays for it. There is no promise of a faster trip as such, just better road conditions.
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No, the toll system in France pays for the better road system, in the way the road tax here pays for it. There is no promise of a faster trip as such, just better road conditions.

 

We have a better road system? Where do the government hide it and can we drive on it soon please. :D

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LOL, no you misunderstand me... Paying for the toll means that part of the toll fee goes towards getting better, smoother motorways. A bit like paying for 1st class on a train, it doesn't mean you'll get there faster, just in more comfort.

 

In the UK, both motorways and other roads are all covered by the same fund, and so it is all equally crap. :razz:

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"How about a paint ball gun for the ANPR cameras"

 

I'm already having fun with those - I go in with both numbers readable, and exit with neither readable!

 

I used to exit with only the front plate readable, because I thought that the ANPR could only read on the approach, but I was informed, [on this forum, thank you!], that they can be set to read either.

 

I think that my record was being in a carpark for about two and a half million seconds, according to them!

 

I was in the Med for 2 weeks of that, and the van was snugly tucked up at home.

 

But they got wise, I think, and must have either put a limiter in the software, or got a Goon to go round periodically, looking for "overstayers", because they don't seem to write to me as often.

 

How do you make your number plate unreadable?

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I'm self employed as a Handyman - in truth, I do more window cleaning than anything, but with a rear number plate which is on the ladder bars, and with scrims that tend to get draped over the ladder/bars to dry......

 

Similar thing on the front, cloths tend to get sort of wedged by the lad, in the radiator grille, and they hang down a bit.

 

Only happens within a few yards of ppc anpr car parks mind, never more distance away than that, I usually remember them.

All of these are on behalf of a friend.. Cabot - [There's no CCA!]

CapQuest - [There's no CCA!]

Barclays - Zinc, [There's no CCA!]

Robinson Way - Written off!

NatWest - Written off!

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....and with scrims that tend to get draped over the ladder/bars to dry......

 

Similar thing on the front, cloths tend to get sort of wedged by the lad, in the radiator grille, and they hang down a bit.

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Pah! Isn't it a nuisance when that happens!? :-D

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No, the toll system in France pays for the better road system, in the way the road tax here pays for it.
Just to be clear - Road tax, or VED, rather, does not pay for the roads. It is not even hypothecated to pay for roads. The roads are paid for by general taxation.

 

Toll-free motorways in France are horrific (particularly around Paris), and akin to driving on cheese graters.

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