Parking eye at Thistle Hotel, Poole.

[mystery1]

Re: Parking eye at thistle hotel Poole.

File acknowledgement of service now which gives 14 extra days to defend and i'll sort something when i'm not working.

M1

[Justme2014]

Re: Parking eye at thistle hotel Poole.

Thank you M1, I have filed acknowledgement

[mystery1]

Re: Parking eye at thistle hotel Poole.

What did you pay and how long were you there for ?

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=BH1...=classic&dg=oo

M1

[Endlessnine3]

Re: Parking eye at thistle hotel Poole.

Is that hotel by the quay ?
As I work all around there and may be able to get you pics of the sign

[mystery1]

Re: Parking eye at thistle hotel Poole.

Is that hotel by the quay ?
As I work all around there and may be able to get you pics of the sign

Indeed it is. Thanks for that.

M1

[Justme2014]

Re: Parking eye at thistle hotel Poole.

Hi,
i believe I was there about 2hours 30/40 mins and would have likely paid for a 2 hour ticket, but it took my partner about 40 mins to get to me with money. Problem is, I'm not certain on times etc and because I didn't receive the the first three letters from PE giving details, I can't confirm this.

[Justme2014]

Re: Parking eye at thistle hotel Poole.

Is that hotel by the quay ?
As I work all around there and may be able to get you pics of the sign

Yes, it's the car park that the hotel guests can park in. Unfortunately, it doesn't belong to the hotel but to PE

[Endlessnine3]

Re: Parking eye at thistle hotel Poole.

This is beginning to smell to me as a place I go have a parking company i belive it could be parking eye doing there car park and they say that they can't cancel a ticket

if they do own it would they have to pay rates to poole council ??

[Justme2014]

Re: Parking eye at Thistle Hotel, Poole.

I would even be willing to pay the initial £60 charge (despite the fact that I don't believe this amount equates to the 40mins over stay). I just didn't get the chance.

[mystery1]

Re: Parking eye at Thistle Hotel, Poole.

If you offer to settle with them they'll usually accept particularly if you want to pay £60. I'd try negotiation and aim for £50 tops if you wish to settle.

Let me know if you're settling or want me to draft a defence. I'd fight especially as the Beavis appeal is likely to do the hard work for you but if court is too scary then settle if possible. You have to do what you believe is correct for yourself.

M1

[Justme2014]

Re: Parking eye at Thistle Hotel, Poole.

Hi M1,
thank you again for taking the time to reply. When I spoke to PE on the day I received my court letter, they said they would drop the charge to £125 but no less as it had already gone to court. Can you tell me what the Beavis appeal is and how it would help me. I really cannot afford to pay but the thought for going to court terrifies me. Would I have to go to the court itself? I am full of questions!
The whole situation makes me cross. Do you think I stand any chance of winning? I guess I'm doubtful because in reality I was in the wrong for not paying for the first 40 mins.
Thanks again

[Justme2014]

Re: Parking eye at Thistle Hotel, Poole.

Although my engine was not turned off and I did not leave the vicinity of the vehicle until my partner arrived with money for a ticket. Therefore I believe I was not parked

[mystery1]

Re: Parking eye at Thistle Hotel, Poole.

Beavis is a case which was lost at the low level court but the "maverick" judge used his imaginative understanding of the law in such a way even he decided it was deserving of a more learned set of people to really decide. The appeal takes place at the end of February. If the court of appeal decides in favour of Beavis (the motorist) then it is binding on the lower courts.

The Beavis case http://nebula.wsimg.com/8bc2fd992ffc...&alloworigin=1

The permission to appeal http://nebula.wsimg.com/b0131d1d8d5f...&alloworigin=1



There is a scenario where you may never see the inside of a court and win. This would be to enter a defence, ask the court to stay pending the appeal result and if it goes our way your case is dismissed because penalties can't be commercially justified nor even allowed at all under English law.



Now in your specific case you may have a further argument that you were deciding whether to park when awaiting your partner. Whether a court would buy that depends on your judge.

M1

[Justme2014]

Re: Parking eye at Thistle Hotel, Poole.

Hi M1
I would very much appreciate it if you would help me by drafting an appeal letter and walk me through the process. I am just hoping that I don't have to go to court or anything scary.
I believe my final date for appeal is the 26th
regards

[mystery1]

Re: Parking eye at Thistle Hotel, Poole.

Hi M1
I would very much appreciate it if you would help me by drafting an appeal letter and walk me through the process. I am just hoping that I don't have to go to court or anything scary.
I believe my final date for appeal is the 26th
regards

I have 3 to do. You're on the list.

Footie tonight though

M1