Parking Eye PCN Claimform - Goodmayes Hospital, IIIford , Goodmayes Hospital, Barley Lane, Ilford , IG3 8XJ

[Reapstar]

I may be away for 6 months, can this all be done remotely?

[dx100uk]

ouch.

will this be UK or abroad?

[Reapstar]

Abroad, this has been planned for a while, I didn't expect PE to come back with a late court claim a year later  this infuriates me even more as their actions are causing me harm and loss

[dx100uk]

i'm wondering if it might pay you to submit a DQ N180 now regardless?

as on that form it asks for available dates within 6mts.

that way, the court legally know you are not available?

 

[Nicky Boy]

With PALS, at least you can quote directly from official .GOV DHSS guidance.

Might make them think.

[brassnecked]

Certainly tell te court what your availability or lack of it is there are delays and backlogs so they might schedule for when you know you will be back.

[Reapstar]

That's the thing, I may not be back for a while, might be 6 months, could potentially be longer, im not sure right now.

Because the charge is in my mothers name she will end up having to go to court on her own which is not  ideal seeing as she is elderly and disabled. 

These people disgust me, no one goes in that car park unless it is specifically for hospital appointments, and according to their 2022 guide, the fine is not acceptable. They are clearly breaking rules and praying on victims. 

Even though I know PALS will be unable to help me I will fire off an email today just in case, see what happens I guess. According to the previous thread I need to be careful with the wording? Any ideas on how best to go about this?

In the mean time, what is the suggested course of action? Should I still write back to the fleecers now and ask them to actually send what they claim they have sent?

 

[honeybee13]

When you talk about wording, do you mean saying 'the driver' instead of 'I' or 'he/she'?

I'm not sure what you're driving at in your last paragraph.

HB

[Reapstar]

Yeah, avoid using "I" etc

[Nicky Boy]

Yes,

Ask for the copy of the contract they didn't supply... and don't be polite about their total incompetence, costing you time and money, which you will claim back in costs if they're stupid enough to do court.

[Reapstar]

Cheers Nicky, should I include a fee schedule?

[Nicky Boy]

No, don't know what hourly rate is allowed for LIP costs.

You're taking notes of time?

And I've just noticed... you're still using the "fine" word. You'll be upsetting one or two of the regulars!

Edited July 6, 2023 by Nicky Boy

[Reapstar]

Ok,

I am sure I read on an older thread £19 an hour? I must have racked up over 15-20 hours worth of research and investigation thus far, including the previous round where I responded to their letter of claim, along with travelling costs to and from the place in question to take photos and assess the area.

I am currently logging around 2 hours a day worth of time and effort into performing for them. It's racking up pretty quickly, I have to go to the post office again today to send the letter I am writing them asking for the items they say they sent but didn't.

All a waste of time as you mentioned, perhaps that will incentivise them to back off. I can keep performing for them, but my time is very valuable, I am happy to perform but I must be compensated for my time and effort, in the same fashion that they are whilst sitting at work sending these invalid demands. That is my opinion, I'm not sure what the general consensus here is though

[honeybee13]

AFAIK the LiP rate is £19 an hour. I think it's capped at five hours though.

HB

[Reapstar]

Perhaps that is why the fleecers continue on their campaign of terrorism, thank you for the heads up HB

[Reapstar]

I want them to be out of pocket for chasing vexatious claims

[Reapstar]

This for PALS, any good??

 

Dear Sir/Madam,

Your parking agent (PARKINGEYE) is threatening court action over an invalid parking charge notice received after a driver parked in Goodmayes hospital with my registered vehicle to attend their appointment.

According to NHS car parking guide 2022, I note that it states the following :

"Additional charges should only be imposed where reasonable and should be waived when overstaying is beyond the driver’s control (such as when treatment takes longer than planned, or when staff are required to work beyond their scheduled shift)."

The drivers appointment was delayed due to whatever reason the NHS gave at the time, lack of staff/ too many patients. It was not the drivers fault they could not leave within the alleged 30 minute time allowance that they say didn't even know they had at the time.

Could you kindly instruct your Parking company to cancel the charge as not only is it invalid but after perusing the site, there were no signs upon entry notifying drivers that they are entering into a restricted area and that terms for parking are in place.

If you need any further information please contact me, I look forward to your assistance.

Kind regards,
 

[Nicky Boy]

It was not the drivers fault they could not leave within the alleged 30 minute time allowance that they say didn't even know they had at the time.

I'd remove the parts highlighted in red. (Don't want any clues feeding back to the fleecers).

Don't forget to add the PCN number and Reg.

See what the others think.

Edited July 6, 2023 by Nicky Boy

[FTMDave]

Yes, hang on just a mo for different opinions.

Things are getting extremely complicated now with your absence and with your mum being the registered keeper.

One question.  From your draft letter do we take it the person who had the appointment was not your mum?

 

[Reapstar]

Yes, she was not the driver or the holder of the appointment

[honeybee13]

It could be me, this thread seems to be getting a bit too secret squirrel.

Might it take pressure off this lady if the driver was named or is this a daft idea?

HB

[Reapstar]

What do you mean? It was just a hospital appointment? I used her car to get there

[honeybee13]

I got your PM.

HB

[FTMDave]

17 minutes ago, honeybee13 said:

Might it take pressure off this lady if the driver was named or is this a daft idea?

The problem is that it is far too late for that now HB, given a court case has started.

Work calls now, I'll think about how best to proceed this afternoon and will be back on the forum later.

[honeybee13]

Damn, I knew I'd probably missed something.

HB