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Hi, I received a parking charge for overstaying in a small retail outlet (MCDs and a couple of shops) which has free parking with a limit of 120 minutes. It states the vehicle was there from (approximately) 11pm to 2am. I ignored this and have received a second letter now. I did this because a few years ago I received a similar fine for overstaying 5 minutes in a Lidl car park. I looked into the law and the advice was to ignore everything which eventually proved successful. However someone has informed me that the law has changed and that the owner of the vehicle is liable for the fine if the driver who incurred the penalty doesn't pay.
It is too late for an appeal (it is past 28 days from the date of offence).
What should I do? I am worried.
Even if said offence did occur then isn't the fine unreasonable due to the shops closing at about 8pm and the MCDs closing at 12am. So the vehicle being in the car park longer than 120 minutes isn't stopping other vehicles using the car park and subsequently stopping them using the shops as they are closed anyway.
Advice on my situation and clarity on the law and procedure will be much appreciated!!
Thank you
It is too late for an appeal (it is past 28 days from the date of offence).
What should I do? I am worried.
Even if said offence did occur then isn't the fine unreasonable due to the shops closing at about 8pm and the MCDs closing at 12am. So the vehicle being in the car park longer than 120 minutes isn't stopping other vehicles using the car park and subsequently stopping them using the shops as they are closed anyway.
Advice on my situation and clarity on the law and procedure will be much appreciated!!
Thank you
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