Claimant: UK Parking Control Ltd (UKPC)
Solicitors: DCB Legal Ltd
Court: Civil National Business Centre (CNBC)
Claim Issue Date: 11 August 2026
Location: Claimant: UK Parking Control Ltd (UKPC)
Solicitors: DCB Legal Ltd
Court: Civil National Business Centre (CNBC)
Claim Issue Date: 11 August 2026
Location: Beckton Triangle Retail Park, London E6 6LG
Background
UK Parking Control Ltd has issued a County Court claim against me relating to an alleged parking contravention on 21 February 2026.
The Particulars of Claim state that my vehicle was:
"Not Parked Correctly Within The Markings Of The Bay Or Space"
and seek:
£170.00 parking charge and damages;
statutory interest;
court fees and costs.
The claim is brought against me as driver and, alternatively, as registered keeper under Schedule 4 of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012.
My Position
I was the driver of the vehicle.
I accept that the vehicle was temporarily positioned partially outside a marked bay. However:
I remained inside the vehicle at all times.
I was attending to my young child.
The vehicle was only in that position for a short period (approximately five minutes or less).
I subsequently moved the vehicle myself into another bay.
The parking attendant did not approach me, speak to me, warn me of any alleged breach or provide an opportunity to reposition the vehicle. They took a picture of the back of the car and the front of the car.
Signage Issues
My Defence disputes that a parking contract was formed because the relevant parking terms were not adequately brought to my attention.
Since filing my Defence, I have revisited the site and taken photographs showing that:
There was no visible signage from the driver's position where the vehicle was located.
The sign relied upon by UKPC in its evidence is situated on a side road, out of sight from the relevant parking location.
The sign is approximately 80 metres from where the vehicle was parked.
The sign is not visible from the location where the vehicle was stationary.
I have photographic evidence supporting these points.
Procedural History
County Court Claim issued: 11 August 2026
Acknowledgment of Service filed.
Defence filed online: 16 August 2026
I would like advice on:
The strength of the defence based on the alleged lack of visible signage and the distance/location of the sign relied upon by UKPC.
Whether the additional £70 added to the original parking charge is recoverable.
Whether any further steps should be taken following the filing of my Defence.
The best way to present and rely upon the photographic evidence showing the signage location and visibility issues.
Documents available:
Claim Form
Particulars of Claim
Filed Defence
UKPC photographs
My photographs of the site and signage locations
Any correspondence from UKPC/DCB Legal, London E6 6LG