Parking at Mcdonalds Stansted

[Muddie70]

Hi my husband has just received a parking charge for parking at McDonald's 9remaining on site for 16 minutes, being longer than the period of parking that had been paid for or without authorisation' He said that there are signs up that say one hour of free parking. He actually went into the car park to get a coffee but when he got there Starbucks had shut and he wasn't sure if he faced a McDonald's one - the truth is he knew he would end up getting a burger. So he never actually got a coffee and drove back out. Has he got the charge because he didn't actually buy anything as he did not stay longer than the hour - he was 16 minutes.

[des8]

issued because the whole setup is designed to rip the motorist off.

Could you please post up a redacted photo of the Parking Charge Notice.
Remove identifying details, but leave in all dates & times.

Here's an "interesting" article for you https://www.theguardian.com/money/20...southgate-park

[Muddie70]

Hi thank you very much I'm trying to upload a photo but it is not working

[Muddie70]

Here we go thank you for your help

[Muddie70]

My husband also had to reset his electric vehicle which was the delay in driving off - not sure if this will help my case

[des8]

All your husband needs to do is write to MET as follows:

I have just received your Parking Charge Notice xxxxx for vehicle VRM xxxx

I am the registered keeper of the vehicle, and as such I am not liable for the charge.
You are aware the location is subject to statutory controls and therefor is not relevant land for the purposes of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012.

Accordingly only the driver is liable for any alleged breach of the parking terms & conditions and as I am under no legal obligation to reveal the identity of the driver I will not be doing so.

Any further communication with me on this matter, apart from confirmation of no further action and my details being removed from your records, will be considered vexatious and harassment. This includes communication from any Debt Collection companies you care to instruct.

Yours etc

first class post with free certificate of posting from a post office


If they don't accept your appeal you should win at POPLA

[Muddie70]

Thank you so much for your help - I will let you know how I got on. This kind of thing should be stopped as he never even got out his car.