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    • I found that the parkin attended has a car with CCTV camera on it, however as I stated earlier, it seems that he did not take video of my car otherwise they would have stated so in the SAR. parking car .pdf
    • The rules state that "approved devices may only be used in limited circumstances"  I was not a threat. I was not present. I did not drive away. I think he has not fulfilled the necessary requirements justifying issuing me a PCN by post therefore the PCN was issued incorrectly and not valid.  What are your thoughts?  
    • I have also found this:  D.2 Service of a PCN by post: 54) There are some circumstances in which a PCN (under Regulation 10) may be served by post: 1) where the contravention has been detected on the basis of evidence from an approved device (approved devices may only be used in limited circumstances) 2) if the CEO has been prevented, for example by force, threats of force, obstruction or violence, from serving the PCN either by affixing it to the vehicle or by giving it to the person who appears to be in charge of that vehicle 3) if the CEO had started to issue the PCN but did not have enough time to finish or serve it before the vehicle was driven away and would otherwise have to write off or cancel the PCN 55) In any of these circumstances a PCN is served by post to the owner and also acts as the NtO. The Secretary of State recommends that postal PCNs should be sent within 14 days of the contravention. Legislation states that postal PCNs must be sent within 28 days, unless otherwise stated in the Regulations. This from London Councils Code of Practice on Civil Parking Enforcement.  The question is what is an approved device? Certainly, he had the opportunity to place the ticket on my car and I didn't drive away.  I looked further and it seems that an approved device is a CCTV camera - It seems that the photos taken were not actual film but images and it is not clear if they are taken from a video or are stills. I'm guessing if it was moving images then the SAR would have stated this.    From the Borough of Hounslow website: "There are two types of PCN issued under the Traffic Management Act 2004, which governs parking contraventions. The first is served on-street by a Civil Enforcement Officer, who will observe a vehicle and collect evidence before serving the PCN either by placing it in a plastic wallet under the windscreen wiper, or by handing it to the driver. The second is a PCN served by post, based on CCTV footage taken by an approved device, which has been reviewed by a trained CCTV Operator."   From Legislation.gov.uk regarding approved devices: Approved Devices 4.  A device is an approved device for the purposes of these Regulations if it is of a type which has been certified by the Secretary of State as one which meets requirements specified in Schedule 1. SCHEDULE 1Specified requirements for approved devices 1.  The device must include a camera which is— (a)securely mounted on a vehicle, a building, a post or other structure, (b)mounted in such a position that vehicles in relation to which relevant road traffic contraventions are being committed can be surveyed by it, (c)connected by secure data links to a recording system, and (d)capable of producing in one or more pictures, a legible image or images of the vehicle in relation to which a relevant road traffic contravention was committed which show its registration mark and enough of its location to show the circumstances of the contravention. 2.  The device must include a recording system in which— (a)recordings are made automatically of the output from the camera or cameras surveying the vehicle and the place where a contravention is occurring, (b)there is used a secure and reliable recording method that records at a minimum rate of 5 frames per second, (c)each frame of all captured images is timed (in hours, minutes and seconds), dated and sequentially numbered automatically by means of a visual counter, and (d)where the device does not occupy a fixed location, it records the location from which it is being operated. 3.  The device and visual counter must— (a)be synchronised with a suitably independent national standard clock; and (b)be accurate within plus or minus 10 seconds over a 14-day period and re-synchronised to the suitably independent national standard clock at least once during that period. 4.  Where the device includes a facility to print a still image, that image when printed must be endorsed with the time and date when the frame was captured and its unique number. 5.  Where the device can record spoken words or other audio data simultaneously with visual images, the device must include a means of verifying that, in any recording produced by it, the sound track is correctly synchronised with the visual image.
    • Hearing took place today.  Case dismissed with costs awarded. Neither UKPC or a representative turned up.  Apparently they messaged the court on 7 May asking for their case to be considered on paper.  Never informed me, which was criticised by the judge as not following procedure.  I was really annoyed as I would have preferred for the case to be thrown out before the hearing, or at least face them in court and see them squeal.   They are just playing a numbers game and hope you blink 1st!   Ended up having to change my flight, but  the costs awarded softens the blow. Was asked to confirm it was my signature on both the witness statement and supplementary statement.  Wasn't asked to read them, said she could see my arguments made and the signs were insufficient and no contract formed. Took maybe 10 mins in total.  Judge did most of the talking and was best for me just to keep quiet or confirm any statements made. Happy to have won as a matter of principle and have costs awarded. Maybe not worth all the time and hassle for any newbies or the technologically challenged.  But if you are stubborn like me and willing to put in the time and effort, you can beat these vultures! I big shout out to everyone who helped on the thread with their advice and guidance, special mention to FTMDave, thank you sir!  Really appreciate everyone's efforts. All the best!
    • I plan to be honest to avoid any further trouble, tell them that the name should be changed to my official name
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    • We have finally managed to obtain the transcript of this case.

      The judge's reasoning is very useful and will certainly be helpful in any other cases relating to third-party rights where the customer has contracted with the courier company by using a broker.
      This is generally speaking the problem with using PackLink who are domiciled in Spain and very conveniently out of reach of the British justice system.

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Perhaps a side issue, but if you were to bring a PI claim, those types of costs could potentially be covered by an interim payment if your employer's insurers admit liability. no guarantees, but it may save you the financial hardship...

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Perhaps a side issue, but if you were to bring a PI claim, those types of costs could potentially be covered by an interim payment if your employer's insurers admit liability. no guarantees, but it may save you the financial hardship...

 

As said above there are no guarantees,

 

 

i have a pi claim against my ex employer with buses involved,

 

 

i put all the forms in and on the accident form

 

 

there was an entry as to close the incident which is now being looked at in a big way ,

 

 

the entry was that my seat was adjusted wrongly????

 

Hang on a minute as a bus driver you will know that if a six foot driver was driving that vehicle before you,

then you would adjust the seat to suit you?

 

 

same as if you drive the family car after the wife/girlfriend ect you would adjust the seat.

 

All i can say is if you are going down the route of pi claim then get a good solicitor

not one through your union as i found some discrepencies with mine and sacked them,

 

 

get a good solicitor away from the company completely and make sure that you get all paperwork from your company to do with your attendance ,

 

 

your record of employment ect as you will need them.

 

4 years down the line i am still fighting my claim so to the money side its not that clear

and will not help in the short term as i found out.

 

Get to your GP and also tell him/her what you intend to do as well so as to prepare them for the bombardment of your records ect,

but know this fact,

everything about your life is gone through with a fine toothcomb by the opposite side , so be prepared for all the above.

 

If i can be of any more help to you on my case ongoing please feel free to pm me anytime and i will do my best.

 

My case on the other hand is very complicated indeed,

so dont be put off from the above,

 

 

I have had two operations and more to come maybe depending on how my recovery goes now,

the complications with back injuries is very long and it will indeed be down to two or more specialists

to decide what is indeed wear and tear as we all degenerate somewhat as we get older,

but it is what is complicating my case and i am in my 30 s .

Hope i have helped and good luck keep us informed .

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I used to be a manager for this Company as you know

I would take out a PI claim it will be down on service sheet of the bus and that got to stay in store's for 5 years

They would pay out for the PI claim no problems at all

have a chat with the EX unite rep in your garage he will put you in contact with carlton who will sort it out for you

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  • 8 months later...

Thought I would update this thread.

 

The case is now in the hands of a solicitor.

Within a week of my company recieving a letter from my solicitor the seat was changed for a brand new one!!

 

TBH, the whole thing has been a nightmare, ive spent £600 with an osteopath, and have had 6 treatments with a physio, the physio has helped, but the injury still persists.

Ive been to my GP twice, but he just says "exercise more and lose wieght".

 

I'm going back to my doctor and am going to be more stern, maybe I need an MRI scan?, I just wished I could find out what exactly the problem is.

 

As someone who has never had any back problems in my life, the whole situation is a nightmare.

 

Must admit, I always thought people with back problems were 'swinging the lead' as to speak, but I can fully understand how a back injury can affect your life.

 

Will keep you all updated.

All I ask is to be treated fairly and lawfully.

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  • 2 years later...

Hi guys,

 

I thought i'd update this thread.

 

I took legal action and was given a court date of 26/2/15.

2 days after the court date was issued my company settled in full!!!!

 

It turns out that 32, yes 32 other drivers over a 10 week period reported the seat in the same bus as being defective!!

 

The whole thing has been very draining, my company constantly lied throughout, what helped me was the fact I did everything in writing, so they could not say that they were un aware of the problem.

All I ask is to be treated fairly and lawfully.

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well done

 

 

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