private parking tickets Archives - Page 2 of 2

Landmark rulings on private parking operators

by The Grumpy Git | Aug 2, 2017 | Motoring

Some landmark rulings on private parking operators have been made that motorists can use as precedents for their own disputes. BACKGROUND This case involved an individual who received a letter from a private parking firm stating that he owed £100 for overstaying his...

Scottish Court orders motorist to pay £24,500

by The Grumpy Git | Apr 3, 2017 | Motoring

A Scottish Court orders a motorist to pay £24,500 to a private parking firm in a landmark ruling. If you are having a bad day, spare a thought for this individual! This case dispels the myth that private parking charge notices (PCNs) can be ignored as they are not...

Mother hit with a £185 fine for overstaying in a car park

by The Grumpy Git | Oct 31, 2016 | Motoring

This case about a mother-of-two being hit with a £185 fine for overstaying her time in a car park raises some interesting points. GRACE PERIOD The 10 minute grace rule under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 does not apply when you park on private land, as you are...

How to deal with illegal parking on private land

by The Grumpy Git | Jun 1, 2016 | Motoring

A common bone of contention is illegal parking on private land, which is an ongoing problem where I live. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE CAR PARK PROSECUTIONS The main difference between a public car park and private car parks is that you can be prosecuted in a Criminal Court for...