Advice Please

[ptes748]

I have received a PCN from Parkingeye. I parked in St Helens College Waterside Campus to assist my grandson who's car had broken down, he is a student of the College. I was unable to repair his car and it was later recovered by the RAC. I have appealed to parkingeye but it was rejected. Would an appeal to POPLA be successful ?? or should I just pay the fine. Thanks.

[des8]

Generally Parking Eye don't make mistakes, but we can have a look for you.

If you want input please advise:
You parked, but did not pay? overstayed time limit? or something else?
What does PCN allege is the reason for issuing/
Can you post up a copy of the PCN and the signage at the car park?
Have you identified yourself as the driver?

[ptes748]

Generally Parking Eye don't make mistakes, but we can have a look for you.

If you want input please advise:
You parked, but did not pay? overstayed time limit? or something else?
What does PCN allege is the reason for issuing/
Can you post up a copy of the PCN and the signage at the car park?
Have you identified yourself as the driver?

Many Thanks for your reply, without me realising the College car park is private land which is managed by Parkingeye Ltd. Yes there is plenty of signage which I had not focused on, I was on a mission to repair my grandsons car in freezing temperatures we had recently. Parking do know I was the driver. Thanks.

[des8]

Can you post up a photo of the signage please?

[ptes748]

Can you post up a photo of the signage please?

Yes , I will, Thanks

[des8]

Has your grandson approached the university authorities, explained the situation and asked them to tell PE to cancel the charge?
That will be the easiest way.
Otherwise you appeal to PoPLA, who may or may not agree with you. Probably not
You can then let it go to court and defend.
I would expect their claim would state it is for breach of contract, and your defence would be there was no contract.
The signs clearly state a permit is required, which means if you park without one you are trespassing.
There is no offer to park, only a penalty for doing so sans permit.
For trespassing the penalty can only be claimed by the landowner and then only for the amount of loss caused
However court is always a bit of a lottery

It may be easier, certainly less stressful, just to pay up, especially if at a reduced rate

[ptes748]

Thank you for your help, I will approach the college.