Hi DougieB, I used to work for a private car parking company who used to operate Tesco’s car parks. Working in the appeals department, I discovered the moment the appellant started using the word ‘I’, they were admitting fault and therefore, the appeal would be rejected. What we were seeking was the drivers details at the time of incident, however, the driver could’ve been anyone and not necessary the car’s owner. I would suggest that you decline to offer the driver’s details as the PCN is essentially a notice of ‘ill’ parking. If you don’t mind me asking, who was the PCN issued from?
It came from Private Parking Solutions. So if I decline to name who was driving (and there are two insured drivers with RSA) what’s the next likely stage? Or do I simply point out that the vehicle wasn’t parked and simply appeal on the basis that it had stopped to allow a disabled person with mobility problems to get into the car.
If you declined to name the driver, it’s likely that they will ask you again in which case you can still decline. After that, they should send you some correspondence stating that your appeal has been upheld and your PCN charge cancelled. But as Mike correctly said, it’s an invoice and not really worth the time or effort for them unless you’re a repeat “offender” and the land owner complains.
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