Hi - I was advised to cross post the following (
http://forums.pepipoo.com/index.php?showtopic=153759) here for visibility.
Short summary of my case:
1) I moved property on 03/08/23
2) I had a PCN generated by LBH&F for a bus lane contravention on 12/08/23
3) I updated by V5c logbook on 19/08/23 (~ 2 weeks after moving)
4) The first letter regarding the PCN was sent on 22/08/23 to my old address
5) Follow up letters regarding the PCN were sent on 02/10/23, 07/11/23 and 11/12/23 to my old address
6) The case was registered at TEC and passed to Marston collectors, I believe at the end of Feb/ beginning of March '24
7) Marston sent a letter, I believe on ~03/03/24, again to my old address
8) My car was clamped on 18/03/24 - this is the first point I became aware of the initial PCN
9) I was informed that if I didn't pay the now much inflated fine of £514 my car would be impounded later that afternoon, resulting in further charges of >£200, as such I paid the £514 that morning and my car was unclamped
After several calls with the council/ Marston and some online research, I concluded the only way to appeal was to submit a PE2 (out of time)/ PE3 form to the TEC - as the forms have to be witnessed and my local county court isn't practical to access (location/ timing around work), I have found a local solicitor who will sign for £10 per form
My understanding is that the above represents the best course of action, and hopefully as I updated my V5c within a reasonable time period after moving/ all the letters are dated after I had updated my V5c I have a good chance of winning my appeal. I am keen to hear any advice re drafting the PE2/ PE3, and my chances of recovering the money that I had to pay Marston.
I understand that if successful I will still have to pay the original PCN (which I presume will revert to £65?).
Many thanks for all help/ suggestions!
