Met parking ticket - nuffield health gym

[msscotty]

I hope someone can give me some advice ... my son attended the gym at Nuffield Health Centre Stockley Park on 7th Feb (where he is a member) but couldn't find any parking spaces ..... however he managed to find a spot eventually which was out of the way and did not obstruct anyone. Anyway, after his workout he found a parking ticket on his windscreen stating £100 fine of £60 if he pays within 14 days - the reason on the notice is 'Out of Bay'. He spoke to the the guy at the gym but they said they had nothing to do with the parking so should he pay or do you think he has grounds to win an appeal ? I hope you can help as he really can't afford this charge

[mystery1]

Re: Met parking ticket - nuffield health gym

http://legalbeagles.info/forums/show...land-and-Wales

He should be at least threatening to cancel his membership if they won't try to help. Front line staff often say this but if the land belongs to the gym then they hired the parking crooks so can cancel if they want to. Management and social media teams are usually the best chance of cancellation.

M1

[msscotty]

Re: Met parking ticket - nuffield health gym

Thank you very much for replying M1
He spoke to the duty manager tonight but didn't get anywhere - she handed him a feedback form and asked him to complete it and hand it in tomorrow - the general manager would then get it !! She did feel sorry for him but said there is nothing she can do about it .... totally useless people. What do you suggest he should do now ... ? Do you think he should appeal even though he didn't park in an 'official' bay.

mscotty

[mystery1]

Re: Met parking ticket - nuffield health gym

Yes. Follow the link.

M1

[msscotty]

Re: Met parking ticket - nuffield health gym

Sorry what link do you mean ?

[mystery1]

Re: Met parking ticket - nuffield health gym

Post #2 :okay:

M1

[msscotty]

Re: Met parking ticket - nuffield health gym

Thanks M1 - missed that
Ok so we should just wait until he receives the NTK letter which can take up to 56 days however on the parking ticket it says that 'in order to be treated as an formal appeal with recourse to popla, the appeal must be received within 28days of the date of issue of the ticket' - this will mean he is too late ? Or are they just using scare tactics here which I must admit worries me

[mystery1]

Re: Met parking ticket - nuffield health gym

http://www.britishparking.co.uk/writ...update_V6..pdf

22 Complaints, challenges and appeals
General principles
22.1 Under the Code you must have procedures for dealing
fairly, efficiently and promptly with any communication
from the motorist. The procedures must give drivers and
keepers the chance to appeal a Parking Charge Notice.

The keeper must be given an option to appeal. Only members of a rival trade association don't ( IPC). BPA members always have allowed a keeper to appeal as far as i am aware.

M1

[msscotty]

Re: Met parking ticket - nuffield health gym

OK thats good ! So do you think he has a good chance on winning an appeal against these robbing scumbags in the end ? If so, we'll go for it !! Sorry for all the questions !!

msscotty

[mystery1]

Re: Met parking ticket - nuffield health gym

Decent chance.

Met, as yet, don't do court so even a loss at popla (after they rejet your appeal) doesn't mean payment must be made. http://www.bmpa.eu/companydata/MET_P..._Services.html

M1

[msscotty]

Re: Met parking ticket - nuffield health gym

Thanks M1 - that's helpful !!

I noted that after reading bmpa that they suggest that an appeal should be made around the 25th day as the PPC may not send a NTK which then renders any claim invalid. What do you reckon ? Still wait to receive the NTK before appealing ? Or does it not matter too much ?

msscotty

[mystery1]

Re: Met parking ticket - nuffield health gym

I would wait. Keeper liability is a powerful weapon for us. Give them a chance to hang themselves.

M1

[msscotty]

Re: Met parking ticket - nuffield health gym

Ok ..... will keep you posted on developments ! Thanks for your help - its really much appreciated knowing you are there to give advice

[Gw92]

Re: Met parking ticket - nuffield health gym

Hi Msscotty,

How has this situation been resolved? I am literally in the same situation, I have parked In the same space that everyone uses but is not an official bay and have received a letter through the post.

Just wondered if you could let me know if you won or anything as when I had an issue with Halfords, Halfords themselves sorted it out.

Thanks,
GW

[msscotty]

Re: Met parking ticket - nuffield health gym

Hi Msscotty,

How has this situation been resolved? I am literally in the same situation, I have parked In the same space that everyone uses but is not an official bay and have received a letter through the post.

Just wondered if you could let me know if you won or anything as when I had an issue with Halfords, Halfords themselves sorted it out.

Thanks,
GW

Hi Gw92
We ended up paying the £60 fine in the end as I couldn't cope with the stress of fighting them. Nuffield were a complete waste of time and my son has given up his gym membership there due to their terrible customer service and lack of interest in helping their clients. It was clear that my son had parked in a bay that he shouldn't have done as there was photographic evidence so that was the main reason we paid. Sorry Ive not been much help

Msscotty