Private pay and display car par – Powis Street Woolwich SE18 6JL (managed by Excel parking services LTD/ Vehicle Control LTD)
I paid and displayed the parking ticket appropriately in the vehicle on the 31/03/2019.
However, I received a PCN for - 86) PARKED BEYOND THE BAY MARKINGS, this was simply a ‘red card’ with the PCN number: VCS102***** this card referred me to a website – www.parkingcharge.co.uk where I could see images of the alleged contravention.
I disagreed with the PCN as looking at the images the tyres of the vehicle where on the line and not ‘beyond’ the bay markings, (However, I did not challenge the PCN at this time – perhaps my error?)
I recall that I had to park this way in order to have enough space for my wheelchair bound MIL in exiting the passenger side.
I ignored the PCN and subsequently received a letter requesting payment – I called to challenge the PCN and argued that I was not parked beyond the bay marking and told the call handler I will not pay.
On the 25/06/19 – I received a letter before claim from VCS demanding £160 – this the parking fine plus £60 debt collection charge. – again, I ignored it hoping that if I challenged it in court, I would be successful.
On the 06/08/19 – I received a Claim Form N1 – from money claims online - County Court Business Centre – demanding the £160 + court fee of £25. I was in the process of completing the acknowledgement form and to counterclaim. However, my partner decided to pay the £185 online without my knowledge as the stress of a potential judgement being entered was too much.
Please help - Advice needed
If I have a strong case as it is clearly evident on the pictures online that the vehicle was not parked beyond the bay.
If I should still go ahead and counterclaim for a refund of the money paid?
I paid and displayed the parking ticket appropriately in the vehicle on the 31/03/2019.
However, I received a PCN for - 86) PARKED BEYOND THE BAY MARKINGS, this was simply a ‘red card’ with the PCN number: VCS102***** this card referred me to a website – www.parkingcharge.co.uk where I could see images of the alleged contravention.
I disagreed with the PCN as looking at the images the tyres of the vehicle where on the line and not ‘beyond’ the bay markings, (However, I did not challenge the PCN at this time – perhaps my error?)
I recall that I had to park this way in order to have enough space for my wheelchair bound MIL in exiting the passenger side.
I ignored the PCN and subsequently received a letter requesting payment – I called to challenge the PCN and argued that I was not parked beyond the bay marking and told the call handler I will not pay.
On the 25/06/19 – I received a letter before claim from VCS demanding £160 – this the parking fine plus £60 debt collection charge. – again, I ignored it hoping that if I challenged it in court, I would be successful.
On the 06/08/19 – I received a Claim Form N1 – from money claims online - County Court Business Centre – demanding the £160 + court fee of £25. I was in the process of completing the acknowledgement form and to counterclaim. However, my partner decided to pay the £185 online without my knowledge as the stress of a potential judgement being entered was too much.
Please help - Advice needed
If I have a strong case as it is clearly evident on the pictures online that the vehicle was not parked beyond the bay.
If I should still go ahead and counterclaim for a refund of the money paid?
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