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OP, can we get back to the PCN pl.


So:
Is the PCN addressed to you by name?

If so, is the car HIRED or is it LEASED.

If hired, for what period?

If leased, then for what period?

One step at a time.

And the remaining page(s)?

I reiterate our moderator's request.

At no point did the OP stop due to a stationary vehicle.

I agree the process issue needs tidying up.

So let's be clear, you do not have a PCN in your name, correct?

Then there is nothing for you to do until you do receive one.

The PCN was addressed to my company c/o the lease company address.

The lease company scanned the PCN and emailed to me along with this:

Dear Customer
 
What is happening?
 
We are writing to let you know that unfortunately we have received a parking fine or penalty charge notice for your vehicle JF13ABY
 
The details of the offence are as listed below:
Fine / Penalty Charge number:                       HG62062557
Date & Time:                                                      07/06/2025 11:27:00
Location:                                                            Butts Green Road/Parkstone Avenue RM11(SB)
Issuing authority details:                                 London Borough of Havering
Hirer address:                                                   

What happens now?
We have contacted the issuing authority on your behalf and have asked them to send the fine direct to you, at the 'hirer' address listed above. This is because in your leasing contract you are responsible for either paying the fine/penalty amount or appealing upon receipt from the authority.
 
Important information you need to know
Please be aware that:
Some authorities can take up to one calendar month to reissue a fine. If you don't receive the fine/charge notice after this time, then please contact the authority in question. If the address details above are incorrect  you must contact us immediately so that we can update our system and resend the correct address information to the issuing authority listed above.
When an authority reissues the fine the discounted payment period restarts. However, please be aware that if you make an appeal and you are unsuccessful, you may lose the opportunity to pay at the discounted rate.
For any further information about the offence, please visit the issuing authorities' website, and enter the fine or penalty charge notice number. By accessing the website you may be able to:
 
              -request a copy of the fine or penalty charge notice
              -view the evidence of contravention, including images from the Issuer
              -review your payment options
              -get details on how you can appeal
Omoda & Jaecoo Contract Hire are unable to liaise with the authority regarding the offence once the liability has been transferred due to data protection
We have charged you or your company an administration fee of £12.50 +VAT, in line with your contract with us.
This fee will appear in your next monthly invoice.*
If you ignore the fine and not pay it Omoda & Jaecoo Contract Hire will receive an escalation notice and we will pay the fine and recharge the cost to you to avoid any further escalation or legal proceedings.     
If you have any further questions on the penalty charge process please contact us by e-mailing, fines@OmodaJaecoocontracthire.co.uk
Best Wishes
Omoda & Jaecoo Account Team 
 
* Omoda & Jaecoo Account Team will only look to refund the administration fee if you have successfully appealed your fine due to the authority having issued it in error. You will need to provide us with proof of this from the authority admitting their mistake, and upon receipt of this we will credit the administration fee. We will not look to refund the administration fee if your appeal was successful and cancelled as a gesture of goodwill.

The letter was clearly addressed to:

MY COMPANY C/O LEASE COMPANY

What a mess. Unorthodox doesn't get near describing this. 

Anyway, IMO your company is the registered keeper for DVLA purposes and therefore the presumed 'owner' for road traffic contravention purposes.

For these purposes, your company's relationship with the lease company and who has title to the vehicle are not relevant considerations.

Make reps(as your company) no later than 3 Aug(date of service of PCN is 7 July) using the arguments discussed regarding the contravention. For these purposes, the lease company's obligation as c/o addressee was simply to act as a conduit for the PCN; they do not have any right to make reps.

Can't wait to see the council's response to your company.