APCOA NTK issued 39 days after event – payment made under old reg – advice needed

[Rindel]

Hi all,

I’m the registered keeper of a vehicle that recently received a Notice to Keeper (NTK) from APCOA.

The alleged parking event took place on 19 May 2025, and the NTK was issued on 27 June 2025 — which is 39 days later. No Notice to Driver was left on the vehicle at the time, so this NTK was the first notice received.

From what I understand, under POFA 2012 Schedule 4, a NTK must be delivered within 14 days if no notice was placed on the vehicle in order to establish keeper liability. Since this was sent 39 days after the event, I believe it doesn’t comply.

Additionally, payment was made on the day of the parking via APCOA’s app, but due to an oversight, the registration of a previous vehicle was entered instead of the current one. I have proof of this payment.

I submitted an appeal as the registered keeper and have not identified the driver.

Just looking for advice on:

• Whether APCOA can still pursue this, given the NTK was issued outside the POFA timeframe
• Whether the fact a valid payment was made (albeit under a wrong reg) strengthens the case
• If there’s anything else I should watch out for moving forward

Thanks in advance for any help.

[islandgirl]

I was able to avoid several fines incurred by a family member due to changing a car but not updating the reg on the APOCA system - as in your case payment was made under the wrong reg number. I got them cancelled due to the length of time before notification (beyond 14 days) and refusing to identify the driver.

[des8]

If your appeal included the fact that the NTK was issued out of time, you should have no problems defeating this charge even if it goes as far as court.
If you hear back from them just update this thread, and do not identify the driver

islandgirl please do not refer to these charges as "fines". you should know better

[islandgirl]

islandgirl please do not refer to these charges as "fines". you should know better

I absolutely should - many humble apologies. They are speculative invoices....
Indeed it was your good self who kindly wrote the letter which made it happen and I remain extremely grateful. You are therefore entitled to chastise me severely.
I suggest the OP looks at my old thread: parking charges - does this meet the rules? from 9th June 2024

[des8]

Apologies accepted of course.
The problem is that dignifying these excessive charges as fines (as often done by the "media") causes some to be concerned about receiving a criminal record.