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Hello - I recently parked at a railway station car park for which I paid and displayed a ticket. However, I had inadvertently parked in a bay in a row that was reserved for permit holders only until 9:30am. I therefore returned to find a £100 Penalty Notice on my screen, that can be discounted to £60 if paid within 14 days.
I plan to appeal, and expect this will go to POPLA. I am wondering if "forbidding signage" is a valid basis for the appeal. The actual wording of the sign says "Season Permits only before 9:30am Mon-Fri. Please make sure you have a valid permit"
I am also wondering whether, notwithstanding the ParkingEye v Beavis case, it could be argued that the £100 charge is excessive (if there is a breach of contract). I would mention that there were plenty of open bays on the floor.
Any advice or guidance on this (or anything I haven't thought of) would be appreciated very much.
Gidob
I plan to appeal, and expect this will go to POPLA. I am wondering if "forbidding signage" is a valid basis for the appeal. The actual wording of the sign says "Season Permits only before 9:30am Mon-Fri. Please make sure you have a valid permit"
I am also wondering whether, notwithstanding the ParkingEye v Beavis case, it could be argued that the £100 charge is excessive (if there is a breach of contract). I would mention that there were plenty of open bays on the floor.
Any advice or guidance on this (or anything I haven't thought of) would be appreciated very much.
Gidob
