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    • Thank-you dx, What you have written is certainly helpful to my understanding. The only thing I would say, what I found to be most worrying and led me to start this discussion is, I believe the judge did not merely admonish the defendant in the case in question, but used that point to dismiss the case in the claimants favour. To me, and I don't have your experience or knowledge, that is somewhat troubling. Again, the caveat being that we don't know exactly what went on but I think we can infer the reason for the judgement. Thank-you for your feedback.
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    • the claimant in their WS can refer to whatever previous CC judgements they like, as we do in our WS's, but CC judgements do not set a legal precedence. however, they do often refer to judgements like Bevis, those cases do created a precedence as they were court of appeal rulings. as for if the defendant, prior to the raising of a claim, dobbed themselves in as the driver in writing during any appeal to the PPC, i don't think we've seen one case whereby the claimant referred to such in their WS.. ?? but they certainly typically include said appeal letters in their exhibits. i certainly dont think it's a good idea to 'remind' them of such at the defence stage, even if the defendant did admit such in a written appeal. i would further go as far to say, that could be even more damaging to the whole case than a judge admonishing a defendant for not appealing to the PPC in the 1st place. it sort of blows the defendant out the water before the judge reads anything else. dx  
    • Hi LFI, Your knowledge in this area is greater than I could possibly hope to have and as such I appreciate your feedback. I'm not sure that I agree the reason why a barrister would say that, only to get new customers, I'm sure he must have had professional experience in this area that qualifies him to make that point. 🙂 In your point 1 you mention: 1] there is a real danger that some part of the appeal will point out that the person appealing [the keeper ] is also the driver. I understand the point you are making but I was referring to when the keeper is also the driver and admits it later and only in this circumstance, but I understand what you are saying. I take on board the issues you raise in point 2. Is it possible that a PPC (claimant) could refer back to the case above as proof that the motorist should have appealed, like they refer back to other cases? Thanks once again for the feedback.
    • Well barristers would say that in the hope that motorists would go to them for advice -obviously paid advice.  The problem with appealing is at least twofold. 1] there is a real danger that some part of the appeal will point out that the person appealing [the keeper ] is also the driver.  And in a lot of cases the last thing the keeper wants when they are also the driver is that the parking company knows that. It makes it so much easier for them as the majority  of Judges do not accept that the keeper and the driver are the same person for obvious reasons. Often they are not the same person especially when it is a family car where the husband, wife and children are all insured to drive the same car. On top of that  just about every person who has a valid insurance policy is able to drive another person's vehicle. So there are many possibilities and it should be up to the parking company to prove it to some extent.  Most parking company's do not accept appeals under virtually any circumstances. But insist that you carry on and appeal to their so called impartial jury who are often anything but impartial. By turning down that second appeal, many motorists pay up because they don't know enough about PoFA to argue with those decisions which brings us to the second problem. 2] the major parking companies are mostly unscrupulous, lying cheating scrotes. So when you appeal and your reasons look as if they would have merit in Court, they then go about  concocting a Witness Statement to debunk that challenge. We feel that by leaving what we think are the strongest arguments to our Member's Witness Statements, it leaves insufficient time to be thwarted with their lies etc. And when the motorists defence is good enough to win, it should win regardless of when it is first produced.   
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Hi, I really hope someone can help me - this is my first time using this site.

 

Last August I was approached by 2 Merseyrail byelaw officers, and asked to remove my foot which was resting against the metal bar of the chair in front. I immediately apologised and did so. However they then sat down and questioned me and read me my rights. I repeatedly apologised and asked if I was in trouble and was told no.

 

I know this topic has been covered before here but it was the first time Id ever heard of this and I didn't take it too seriously at first. I was annoyed and bemused by the whole thing. Due to this when asked for my address I gave an old one, however he checked this by phone and made no comment. I know this was stupid with hindsight but I really didn't know who these people were or what was going on.

 

After we got off the train they chatted quite informally and told me not to worry. I then said I was in the process of moving house and did they want my new address, he said no and not to worry. I then asked what would happen if I didn't receive the letter they sent and he shrugged and said it didn't matter then. I was stressed about this for a while but heard nothing...

 

However yesterday I received a threatening letter from a bailiff company and a fine for £435 to be paid within 7 days!! I called the number and the woman was horrible and unhelpful and said it was because I had failed to respond to previous letters from Merseytravel, I explained that I hadn't received any and they must have gone to my previous address but she said that was tough basically and demanded payment.

 

What can I do??! I know I made a mistake but £435 for the tip of my foot on a bar is excessive surely!? I simply cannot pay this - please can someone help me?

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Hello and welcome to CAG. I'm sorry to hear about your problems.

 

I guess your post hasn't been forwarded from your old address? I'm not one of the experts, but it sounds to me as if this has gone to court and been decided in your absence with no input from you. I think there may be some action you can take, but as I'm not sure I won't speculate and I hope the guys will be along later.

 

Is there anything in the letter that might help us to advise you?

 

My best, HB

Illegitimi non carborundum

 

 

 

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Hi, thank you for getting back to me. The letter says that there has been a Magistrates Court order as consequence of the nonpayment of the fine. It says they have confirmed that this is my address and that as I have failed to deal with the fine or respond to letters to this and/or my previous address (although I haven't had any to this address) then the bailiffs will attend to remove goods for sale and levy distress! I cant believe this is happening :o(

Thanks for your help and kind words

Sharon

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You need to contact the Court to make a Statutory Declaration to the effect that you did not know of the prosecution proceedings until the Bailiffs contacted you.

 

There is an offence of knowingly giving false details in order to avoid a liability. From your post it is clear that at the time you were interviewd, you did knowingly give false details when asked for your address. You gave an old address.

 

You are 'between a rock and a hard place' to some extent. If you ask for the case to be re-opened the prosecution may start again and you will certainly be asked why you gave a false address.

 

If you do not ask for the case to be re-opened in front of the Magistrates you need to find £435 very quickly

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Hi, thanks for your advice. I don't even know which court or when - hopefully I can get some more details when offices open tomorrow.. Might I be liable for court costs and expenses then? It seems crazy to have got to that stage without me knowing a thing about it. Id happily pay the original fine, I have to admit my foot was touching the bar, stupid I know but I cant get away from that. Would object to paying court costs and bailiffs expenses tho :o( What might I face for giving false details? I just panicked, had no idea who these people were and suddenly I'm being read my rights! I knew they weren't Police and to be honest I was reluctant to give my details out, just because these people wore a uniform. I didn't realise at that stage I was in trouble or there would be repercussions - I just figured he was a jobsworth and exerting a bit of power... Guess its a hard lesson to learn. Afterwards though he did say not to worry and didn't want my other address, I wish Id insisted, but I cant prove he said that..

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Hi, I really hope someone can help me - this is my first time using this site.

 

Last August I was approached by 2 Merseyrail byelaw officers, and asked to remove my foot which was resting against the metal bar of the chair in front. I immediately apologised and did so. However they then sat down and questioned me and read me my rights. I repeatedly apologised and asked if I was in trouble and was told no.

 

I know this topic has been covered before here but it was the first time Id ever heard of this and I didn't take it too seriously at first. I was annoyed and bemused by the whole thing. Due to this when asked for my address I gave an old one, however he checked this by phone and made no comment. I know this was stupid with hindsight but I really didn't know who these people were or what was going on.

 

After we got off the train they chatted quite informally and told me not to worry. I then said I was in the process of moving house and did they want my new address, he said no and not to worry. I then asked what would happen if I didn't receive the letter they sent and he shrugged and said it didn't matter then. I was stressed about this for a while but heard nothing...

 

However yesterday I received a threatening letter from a bailiff company and a fine for £435 to be paid within 7 days!! I called the number and the woman was horrible and unhelpful and said it was because I had failed to respond to previous letters from Merseytravel, I explained that I hadn't received any and they must have gone to my previous address but she said that was tough basically and demanded payment.

 

What can I do??! I know I made a mistake but £435 for the tip of my foot on a bar is excessive surely!? I simply cannot pay this - please can someone help me?

 

 

If you have a bit of a Goolge some people have challenged these fines and have won but to do that woul dbe a huge risk.

 

I live on Merseyside and got done by Merseyrail for the same thing last year and had to pay the £50.00. I was so annoyed but mainly with myself as there are signs up all of the train...

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Thanks Ganymede, I know exactly what you mean!! Well after a horrendous few days I think its all been resolved - I spoke to Merseyrail prosecutions yesterday and also went to the Court which dealt with the complaint - I had to go back again this morn first thing to swear an oath (statutory declaration) that I didnt receive the notifications in the post and didnt know about the court dates or action, which of course was true. Ive been back in touch with Merseyrail and they said that they will send me another court date but I will have the option to settle out of court and pay a fine..Also the bailiff action is on hold and they should close this when the court notifies them formally of todays events.. So all in all a huge sigh of relief!!! Have been so stressed out and upset by all this, headaches still not quite lifted :o) However thanks again to you for taking the time to help and offer advice - really meant a lot to me at the weekend whilst I was waiting for places to open and get this sorted. Cheers :-D

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