The case relates to derelict land that has a lockable gate which is left open by the site owner, with a sign saying only those with a permit can park there. One day a private parking firm came along and ticketed all the vehicles . (£25 if paid immediately, £50 later). No sign showed such a penalty. The ticket was not signed manually. There are no vehicles on the site displaying a permit, and no application process appears to exist.
Can it be contested?
2007-03-08 22:18:19 · 13 answers · asked by Peter M 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Hello there... this could be a lengthy process. You could always just not pay it. It probably won't be worth the land owner taking you to court - it would take too much time and money.. but technically they could try. If it's private land, then you don't have the right to park on it, drive on it, or even enter the land. The sign reinforces that. eg. I hold a parking permit for work, but it's not displayed in the vehicle. They have a list cars that are allowed to be parked in the carpark, and cars that are not allowed inside will be clamped. However... there should be a sign up saying "If you park here you will be issued a ticket - fine £25", or similar. If there isn't, then they shouldn't be issuing the ticket. The only way you'd be able to contest it, if it doesn't have an appeal process printed on the ticket is in court if they manage to get you there. What ever you do though, it's probably best you don't send them any letters with your name and address on it. Without contacting the DVLA, it's very unlikely they'll know who you are or where you live, so following this up is going to be hard for them. Good luck.
2007-03-09 02:34:43 · answer #1 · answered by ragill_s1849 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have a problem contesting the fact that you trespassed on private land without the permission of the owner. The owner will have to show that a permit system was in force and that he stated (maybe on the permits) that a fine would be levied if vehicles were parked without permission. He does not have to give warning to transgressors that if they ignore his "Permits Only" sign they will be fined. You might have a chance but to avoid the hassle pay up and get a permit.
2007-03-08 22:27:10 · answer #2 · answered by BARROWMAN 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If they dont clearly state what the possible charges are then yes you can contest it and you would win in court. If they don't state what it will cost they can't then retrospectively tell you that you have to pay.
There are so many dodgy companies that run this way and it is illegal if there are no signs clearly stating who can park there and what the penalties are.
Its the same on public roads, if the signs are not clear about what can and cant be done, they can't legally give you a ticket or enforce it.
2007-03-08 22:22:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Maybe. However the fact that the sign said that you needed a permit should have warned you to the fact that you weren't allowed to park there. It could have been worse, you could have had your car clamped. Maybe no application process is obvious because it is only told about to those to whom is might effect. Why were you parking there anyway?
2007-03-08 22:22:13 · answer #4 · answered by Notherenow 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
properly, thus it somewhat is you who would be subsidized right into a nook and appear like a troll. On inner maximum parking the settlement is with the driving force and without video evidence or witnesses then it somewhat is somewhat not undemanding to coach that the RK of the motor vehicle (the guy they deliver the letters to) replaced into the driving force. on your case however, you're saying there replaced right into a witness so in actuality they are on a winner there. additionally as you have reported on an extremely public talk board, you knew you had to pay and purely could not be bothered so which you won't be able to apply the "did not be responsive to or no indications defence". not looking too right for you somewhat is it!
2016-10-17 22:47:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is his land and if people park there particularly as there is a sign then they are trespassing and he can hand over management to a private firm.He does not need to issue permits to the general public.
2007-03-09 01:16:05 · answer #6 · answered by frankturk50 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How would you like it if I parked my car on your garden without permission? It's PRIVATE land - it doesn't belong to you and you can't take it upon yourself to use it as you feel fit.
I assume you can read if you've managed to write a question? Or did you think his sign wasn't intended for you?
2007-03-09 00:04:52 · answer #7 · answered by Ben G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The police will not want to know as it's private land (been there done that). You'll need to contact a solicitor and take it all the way I'm afraid. They're bullies that will only respond to hard action.
Good luck
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2007-03-08 22:22:09 · answer #8 · answered by Leah 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Legal or not, if it's private land, NOBODY has the right to use it for any purpose without permission from the owner.
2007-03-08 23:13:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no because it states on a sign who can park there, and unless you had a permit then you will have to pay the fine
2007-03-08 22:22:31 · answer #10 · answered by angie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋