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I went to Markham vale retail park at chesterfield to the scs store. Where I bought a sofa and carpet.
I didnt realise I only had 2 hours of free parking.
few days later I receive a pcn from Premier park
£60 For over staying by 21mins
I spoke to scs who said there was nothing they can do and advised I go through the appeals process and most of the time it would be cancelled.
I did this and they rejected leaving me having to appeal to popla.
Your vehicle overstayed the maximum stay period by 21 minutes and no record of a permit could be found to authorise the additional time spent on site
this is from popla
Decision
Unsuccessful
Assessor Name
Alexandra Wilcock
Assessor summary of operator case
The operator has issued a Parking Charge Notice (PCN) to the appellant. The reasoning stated on the PCN is “Exceeded Maximum Stay Period”.
Assessor summary of your case
The appellant states he believes that the ticket was issued incorrectly. He says that he believes that the parking is free for two and half hours. The appellant advised that he parked correctly and did not leave the site. He states that he shopped in SCS and did not overstay the maximum time allowed. The appellant says the staff members would have informed him that he had overstayed if he had. The appellant has provided POPLA with evidence that he was a customer at SCS, and an image of the signage.
Assessor supporting rational for decision
The terms and conditions of the site state “Maximum stay 2 hours. If you enter or park on this land contravening the terms and conditions displayed, you are agreeing to pay: Parking Charge Notice (PCN)”. The operator has issued a £100 PCN due to the appellant exceeding the maximum stay period. The site operates Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras, the operator has provided photographic images of the appellant’s vehicle, *******, entering the site at 10:15, and exiting at 12:36. The period of stay on site was two hours and 21 minutes. The appellant states he believes that the ticket was issued incorrectly. He says that he believes that the parking is free for two and half hours. The appellant advised that he parked correctly and did not leave the site. He states that he shopped in SCS and did not overstay the maximum time allowed. I note the appellant’s comments however, the operator has provided photographic evidence of the signage on site. The evidence provided shows that the signage clearly states, that the maximum stay is two hours, not two hours and 30 minutes. The ANPR images show that the appellant remained on site for two hours and 21 minutes, which is 21 minutes longer than permitted. The appellant has provided POPLA with evidence that he was a customer at SCS, and an image of the signage. I note the appellant’s evidence however, the PCN was issued for remaining on site for longer than permitted, not for failing to be a genuine customer on site. Furthermore, the signage provided by the appellant is different to the signage which is on site. The appellant says the staff members would have informed him that he had overstayed if he had. I note the appellant’s comments however, it is the motorist’s responsibility to ensure that when they enter a site they have understood and complied with the terms and conditions. As previously stated, there is signage located around the site informing motorists of the terms and conditions. Furthermore, the operator has provided a system print out which shows, SCS have a permit system where they can add motorists into it if they are a genuine customer on site. Based upon the evidence provided, I can see that the appellant remained on site therefore, agreeing to comply with the terms and conditions. I am satisfied that the signage clearly informs motorists that the maximum stay is two hours. As the appellant remained on site for longer than permitted, he has failed to comply with the terms and conditions. As such, the PCN was issued correctly.
HAVE THEY GOT ME BANG TO RIGHTS.
IS IT TIME FOR ME TO PAY THE £100
MANY THANKS
I went to Markham vale retail park at chesterfield to the scs store. Where I bought a sofa and carpet.
I didnt realise I only had 2 hours of free parking.
few days later I receive a pcn from Premier park
£60 For over staying by 21mins
I spoke to scs who said there was nothing they can do and advised I go through the appeals process and most of the time it would be cancelled.
I did this and they rejected leaving me having to appeal to popla.
Your vehicle overstayed the maximum stay period by 21 minutes and no record of a permit could be found to authorise the additional time spent on site
this is from popla
Decision
Unsuccessful
Assessor Name
Alexandra Wilcock
Assessor summary of operator case
The operator has issued a Parking Charge Notice (PCN) to the appellant. The reasoning stated on the PCN is “Exceeded Maximum Stay Period”.
Assessor summary of your case
The appellant states he believes that the ticket was issued incorrectly. He says that he believes that the parking is free for two and half hours. The appellant advised that he parked correctly and did not leave the site. He states that he shopped in SCS and did not overstay the maximum time allowed. The appellant says the staff members would have informed him that he had overstayed if he had. The appellant has provided POPLA with evidence that he was a customer at SCS, and an image of the signage.
Assessor supporting rational for decision
The terms and conditions of the site state “Maximum stay 2 hours. If you enter or park on this land contravening the terms and conditions displayed, you are agreeing to pay: Parking Charge Notice (PCN)”. The operator has issued a £100 PCN due to the appellant exceeding the maximum stay period. The site operates Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras, the operator has provided photographic images of the appellant’s vehicle, *******, entering the site at 10:15, and exiting at 12:36. The period of stay on site was two hours and 21 minutes. The appellant states he believes that the ticket was issued incorrectly. He says that he believes that the parking is free for two and half hours. The appellant advised that he parked correctly and did not leave the site. He states that he shopped in SCS and did not overstay the maximum time allowed. I note the appellant’s comments however, the operator has provided photographic evidence of the signage on site. The evidence provided shows that the signage clearly states, that the maximum stay is two hours, not two hours and 30 minutes. The ANPR images show that the appellant remained on site for two hours and 21 minutes, which is 21 minutes longer than permitted. The appellant has provided POPLA with evidence that he was a customer at SCS, and an image of the signage. I note the appellant’s evidence however, the PCN was issued for remaining on site for longer than permitted, not for failing to be a genuine customer on site. Furthermore, the signage provided by the appellant is different to the signage which is on site. The appellant says the staff members would have informed him that he had overstayed if he had. I note the appellant’s comments however, it is the motorist’s responsibility to ensure that when they enter a site they have understood and complied with the terms and conditions. As previously stated, there is signage located around the site informing motorists of the terms and conditions. Furthermore, the operator has provided a system print out which shows, SCS have a permit system where they can add motorists into it if they are a genuine customer on site. Based upon the evidence provided, I can see that the appellant remained on site therefore, agreeing to comply with the terms and conditions. I am satisfied that the signage clearly informs motorists that the maximum stay is two hours. As the appellant remained on site for longer than permitted, he has failed to comply with the terms and conditions. As such, the PCN was issued correctly.
HAVE THEY GOT ME BANG TO RIGHTS.
IS IT TIME FOR ME TO PAY THE £100
MANY THANKS
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