parking notice from civil enforcement ltd

[asilmae]

Hi I was wondering if someone can advise me on my current dilemma-. I made the mistake of parking on a private retail park between the hours of 17.34 and 20.48 on a Friday night. The first two hours are free and the third hour costs £2. As all the car parks in the area stop charging after 18.00 or 18.30 I presumed this was the case- if I had realised that charges still applied I would have moved my car to the council car park nearby. I have received a PCN through the post asking for £60 within fourteen days or £100 after this time. I appealed to Civil Enforcement and offered £20 (for the fourteen minutes I had gone over the two hours free parking) which they have rejected. They are now suggesting I appeal to POPLA.
My question is - is it worth appealing? Should I pay the £60 or should I just ignore all letters from now on?
I have never had a parking fine in my life and I always abide by parking rules- this was a genuine mistake.

[mystery1]

Re: parking notice from civil enforcement ltd

Personally i'd appeal to popla.

Can you scan up the PCN and post your appeal ? (suitably sanitised)

What is the popla deadline ?

M1

[asilmae]

Re: parking notice from civil enforcement ltd

Hi I have 28 days from the 15th October to appeal.

[mystery1]

Re: parking notice from civil enforcement ltd

I've added it to my popla list. http://www.legalbeagles.info/forums/...udsman-appeals

M1

[asilmae]

Re: parking notice from civil enforcement ltd

Enclosed is the PCN and my original letter. I have admitted to being the driver. Is it still worth appealing?
Thanks in advance

[mystery1]

Re: parking notice from civil enforcement ltd

I'd say so, yes.

M1

[Kati]

Re: parking notice from civil enforcement ltd

Just received an email from [MENTION=73602]asilmae[/MENTION]

Hi
For some reason I can't get on to post a thread anymore (despite resetting my password) so I am sending you this email to let you know I'm going to pay my charge as its stressing me out!
Thanks for giving me the opportunity to appeal.
asilmae

[mystery1]

Re: parking notice from civil enforcement ltd

Please don't. I'll do the hard graft all you have to do is submit it. They'll want £100 now and if you lose at popla they'll still want £100. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. I'd rather burn £100.

M1