Disputed parking outside Pc world taking in pc for repair.Was given ticket for £80 sent letter of explanation without a reply.Letters keep arriving demanding payment now risen to £240.They have sold the debt on.threat of Bailifs etc.Must the case be heard in court first.Can Bailiffs seize my car from driveway,without Court permission.
2007-09-17 13:10:28 · 14 answers · asked by realdolby 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The firm was employed by PC world to monitor parking on ther own Car Park.The firm is registered in Tortola Carribean.They have been known to give tickets to PC World own staff.They are totally ruthless and ignore all letters I send.Before any positive action is taken by them must it go to COURT first.
2007-09-18 12:27:10 · update #1
No they cannot seize your car without a court hearing at which you will be given the chance to state your case.
Before that court hearing you can tell the Bailiffs to return to their pond.
2007-09-17 13:28:24 · answer #1 · answered by jeff hall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most areas you can stop for the purpose of unloading. The car will be watched for 5 minutes to see if any unloading has taken place. then for a further 5 minutes before a ticket is issued. Not all authorities allow this much, or any, time when the car is unattended.
There are two possibilities
1. Take the computer into the shop and say you will be back when you have parked the car
2. Ask the person issuing the ticket what is wrong with your computer. He or she probably knows more than the staff at PC World.
2007-09-17 20:10:04 · answer #2 · answered by Ben Gunn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, why are you parking and paying to use a store. Where you in a designated pay to park space, parked badly or in a wheelchair only spot.
Secondly, no they cannot reposses or sieze the vehicle they are a local Authority department. and as such punishment is limited. However what they can do is take you to the county court and issue a summons to attend. If found guilty you face the prospect of having a judgement against you and obtaining other forms of credit can then be a problem.
I would demand an explanation of the none response to your explanation and seek to clarify the rules by which such correspondance must be dealbt with by the authority issuing the ticket.
2007-09-17 13:27:28 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All Baliffs are instructed by the courts
Unfortunately for you a parking fine is dealt with by the magistrates court baliffs
These are the only baliffs legally allowed to enter your home whilst you are not there and sieze goods to the value of. If that means taking your car off the drive...yes they can
You need to contact them ASAP and arrange payment or installments if they will accept them
It is safe to assume that if it has not gone to court yet...it will do soon as its the local authority that deals with parking fines...They have standard proceedures....something like two reminders then court( there is no forgiving eg extention of time...another reminder etc)
2007-09-17 13:25:01 · answer #4 · answered by stormydays 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you parked in a disabled bay, and they have plenty of signs up stating you will be clamped, you're stuffed.
If you didn't park in a disabled bay, but perhaps on so called 'double yellow lines', they have no jurisdiction, and a court would find them in contempt for wasting the courts time.
So, as a suggestion, write back to the last company to 'sell' on your debt, and ask them to provide proof of your misdemeanour.
Obviously they won't be able to, so when they reply with another demand, inform them that you are going to take them to the small claims court for loss of earnings due to all the stress caused by this ridiculous 'fine'.
They will try to double bluff you with another threat. And then you write back, informing them that your Dr is treating you for the stress caused by this outrageous demand, and that you have contacted your local press, and the News of the World, and intend to show them up for the bigots they truly are.
Then sit back and wait for the compensation.
2007-09-17 13:45:36 · answer #5 · answered by wonkyfella 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you did not break any parking restrictions then do not pay this and fight for whats right.
If the area was for p.c world customers then write a letter to them, get proof you were their customer and send another letter to the magistrates, or relevent authority. Maybee a letter to your local paper would be good to.
If you parked illegaly, then you havent a leg to stand on. But if you didnt dont let them do this, as they will carry on doing it to others.
2007-09-17 17:36:25 · answer #6 · answered by Jabba_da_hut_07 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If Bailiff's are involved then it has already gone to Court - contact the Court and ask them what you can do now to dispute the sum.
2007-09-17 13:28:49 · answer #7 · answered by libbyft 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you parked illegally and you've been given a ticket, then hard luck - you've got to pay. The sooner you do, the cheaper it'll be.
Having to carry a computer is sadly, no excuse for parking in an illegal area - in the eyes of the law.
2007-09-17 13:25:03 · answer #8 · answered by Just some guy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once the baliffs are involved you either have to pay up or they will take anything of yours to the value of the fine. The baliff who came to my house (parking fine of £270) let me pay in 3 installments and he came each month to collect it. It's a waste of time arguing a parking fine, as i was told "if you havn't got proof, you won't win". The bill will keep rising until you pay it and they don't care how long it takes.
2007-09-17 13:31:35 · answer #9 · answered by foxy1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go and see the court bailiff,you can see one without an appointment if you are prepared to wait.most of them are very helpful and will give you all the advice you need .they can also help you make payments in instalments,do it soon.hope this helps
2007-09-17 13:30:16 · answer #10 · answered by HaSiCiT Bust A Tie A1 TieBusters 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋