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    • What do you guys think the chances are for her?   She followed the law, they didnt, then they engage in deception, would the judge take kindly to being lied to by these clowns? If we have a case then we should proceed and not allow these blatant dishonest cheaters to succeed 
    • I have looked at the car park and it is quite clearly marked that it is  pay to park  and advising that there are cameras installed so kind of difficult to dispute that. On the other hand it doesn't appear to state at the entrance what the charge is for breaching their rules. However they do have a load of writing in the two notices under the entrance sign which it would help if you could photograph legible copies of them. Also legible photos of the signs inside the car park as well as legible photos of the payment signs. I say legible because the wording of their signs is very important as to whether they have formed a contract with motorists. For example the entrance sign itself doe not offer a contract because it states the T&Cs are inside the car park. But the the two signs below may change that situation which is why we would like to see them. I have looked at their Notice to Keeper which is pretty close to what it should say apart from one item. Under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 Schedule 4 Section 9 [2]a] the PCN should specify the period of parking. It doesn't. It does show the ANPR times but that includes driving from the entrance to the parking spot and then from the parking place to the exit. I know that this is a small car park but the Act is quite clear that the parking period must be specified. That failure means that the keeper is no longer responsible for the charge, only the driver is now liable to pay. Should this ever go to Court , Judges do not accept that the driver and the keeper are the same person so ECP will have their work cut out deciding who was driving. As long as they do not know, it will be difficult for them to win in Court which is one reason why we advise not to appeal since the appeal can lead to them finding out at times that the driver  and the keeper were the same person. You will get loads of threats from ECP and their sixth rate debt collectors and solicitors. They will also keep quoting ever higher amounts owed. Do not worry, the maximum. they can charge is the amount on the sign. Anything over that is unlawful. You can safely ignore the drivel from the Drips but come back to us should you receive a Letter of Claim. That will be the Snotty letter time.
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    • Yes, it was, but in practice we've found time after time that judges will not rule against PPCs solely on the lack of PP.  They should - but they don't.  We include illegal signage in WSs, but more as a tactic to show the PPC up as spvis rather than in the hope that the judge will act on that one point alone. But sue them for what?  They haven't really done much apart from sending you stupid letters. Breach of GDPR?  It could be argued they knew you had Supremacy of Contact but it's a a long shot. Trespass to your vehicle?  I know someone on the Parking Prankster blog did that but it's one case out of thousands. Surely best to defy them and put the onus on them to sue you.  Make them carry the risk.  And if they finally do - smash them. If you want, I suppose you could have a laugh at the MA's expense.  Tell them about the criminality they have endorsed and give them 24 hours to have your tickets cancelled and have the signs removed - otherwise you will contact the council to start enforcement for breach of planning permission.
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Hi all, I had an 100 fine for motoring offence, unfortunately I have been away from my house for months caring for a terminally ill relative, I got home today and there were two bailiffs letters , saying they were coming to take my stuff and debt now owed is 683.00, im at wits end, can I make an arrangement to pay a manageable amount, or will they say I have to pay all, any one got any advice I am worried sick, thanls for any help

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Is this a PCN issued by a local council or a Magistrates court fine ?

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i'm not sure , does it make a difference who its off..

 

Yes it makes a big difference. Different bailiff fees and powers, plus a different way to resolve each. You need to look through the letters from the bailiffs to see what info they provide and if not on there, you should give them a call to find out details of who issued the fine.

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If the debt is for an unpaid parking ticket...it is a civil offence.

 

If the debt is for something such as speeding , driving a car without MOT or insurance etc then it will have been imposed in a Magistrates Court and will be a criminal offence ( and the bailiff is permitted to force entry).

 

Therefore there is a HUGE difference between both motor related offences.

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Easy way to tell is on the letter it will say xyz borough/city council if its a parking fine or HMCS & court name if its a mag fine

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hi , yes it says hmcs so is a court one, it was for driving over a closed bridge, never saw sign. So will I just have to let them in and take my things? I don't have much worth anything in my house, only thing is my car, which I needto drive 15 miles daily to work ,and three times a week to visit my son , in long term hospital, is there nothing I can do to pay it off a bit at a time, any help really appreciated .

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The main point to consider is whether or not you had received a summons from the court. You have stated that you were away from your home for a few months caring for a relative. Possibly a summons was sent during this period of absence.

 

If you had not received a summons then it is a simple matter of contacting the Magistrates Court and requesting permission to file a Statutory Declaration. The Distress Warrant will then be revoked and all fees removed. The relevant court may then reissue a new summons to you and you will then be given the opportunity to enter a plea and to complete the attached Means Enquiry Form .

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Court has said there is nothing they can do and I need to contact marstons, I am really worried now. Can any one tell me what the bailiffs will do, will they just take my stuff, or will they allow me to pay off over a time, thanks

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Court has said there is nothing they can do and I need to contact marstons, I am really worried now. Can any one tell me what the bailiffs will do, will they just take my stuff, or will they allow me to pay off over a time, thanks

 

You have spoken to the wrong person. On Monday see if you can visit to do a statutory declation and speak to Magistrates about your situation. I suspect that late on a Friday the Magistrates court staff are just wanting to go home.

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Today i had a notice thru door saying that marstons bailiff is returning witjh a locksmith and has the power under'schedule 4a magistrates court act 1980 and they can come in by force. I dont know what to do the only thing of value i have is car, i have to pay 626.00 for an 80.00 fine, i can pay 20.00 a week to pay fine off, but i know once they are in , they wont agree to this, please please can anyone advise me, desperately worried, i am long term anti depressants for severe depression and cant cope .

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Instead of starting a new thread it would be far better to post under your original thread. In that way viewers wil be able to read the background to your query.

 

Have you spoken to the court to advise them that you had been away from home for a few months and that you had not received a summons? It is so important that you do this as you should be allowed to file a Statutory Declaration.

 

Also, you say that you are on long term anti depressants for severe depression. Have you WRITTEN to Marston Group to advise them of your vulnerability?

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