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Live cases legal advice => Private parking tickets => Topic started by: Riz101 on February 28, 2026, 11:55:08 pm
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To answer your points.
1. Yes generally they can, there can be talk of forbidding signage which doesn't allow a contract to be formed but you'd have to argue that in court, its not a slam dunk.
2. Thats how all ANPR enforcement works, its a well established principle and youd turn the whole industry on its head if you managed to use that as a defence.
3. You could try talking to PALS, see if they can get it cancelled.
4. Evidence would be the NTK, photos of the signs, proof of the medical emergency etc.
I wouldn't rely on the NTK not being POFA compliant unless it was clearly issued out of time, deemed delivered ore than 14 working days after the event.
Most likely this will go to claim stage and get dropped if you defend it. Might not though and ultimately the driver parked where they shouldn't have done. Theres othung unusual in your case to suggest a slam dunk defence. Hospitals are busy 24 hr places and no one goes there for fun, most people are stressed and there usually aren't enough parking spaces (although at tne time the driver was there probably ot a defence point in this case). This is why they have enforcement (and to make money for the hospital obviously).
Engaging earlier in the process is usually advisable, shows engagement and theres some chance to get it cancelled, but it's not a big deal if you didn't.
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Please post up the original PCN - redact only personal info - show both sides.
Of late, some PE NtK's have been non-PoFA compliant so they may not have the option of keeper liability.
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Hi,
For private parking tickets, please go to the thread on money saving expert. See link. make sure to read NEWBIES thread first.
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/64350585/#Comment_64350585
Go get them and all the best!
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Hello all,
I’m seeking advice as the registered keeper regarding a ParkingEye Parking Charge Notice relating to John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
Key details:
Operator: ParkingEye Ltd
Location stated: John Radcliffe Hospital – Arterial Road, Oxford
Date of alleged event: 06/01/2026 – 07/01/2026
ANPR times:
Entry: 21:3x
Exit: 02:3x
PCN amount: £100
Appeal window: Missed
Current position: ParkingEye now assert keeper liability under POFA
Context
This PCN relates to a late-night emergency hospital visit.
The driver had to urgently attend A&E, and the vehicle was left in a corner bay adjacent to the emergency department.
The understanding is that this bay is not part of the public pay-and-display car park, and appears to be intended for hospital use rather than general public parking. The public parking facilities are located on a different road, approximately a 10-minute walk away.
Given the late hour and urgent situation, the driver used this location believing it to be the only practical option at the time. The vehicle did not obstruct hospital operations or other vehicles, particularly given the overnight timing.
ParkingEye’s allegation appears to rely solely on ANPR entry/exit timestamps (the evidence in the first letter is very dark and appears to be taken at entry/exit somewhere as it appears the car lights are on and it is not at the point where the car was parked), rather than evidence that the vehicle was parked in:
a public parking area subject to payment, or
a location where ParkingEye had authority to offer parking contracts to members of the public, or
an area with clear and prominent signage communicating contractual terms
I have not identified the driver at any stage and am dealing with this solely as the registered keeper.
My understanding / confirmation sought
My understanding is that no harm has been done by not responding to ParkingEye so far, and that the correct approach is to wait unless and until one of the following is received:
A Letter Before Claim / Letter of Claim, or
A County Court Claim Form from the CCBC
Until then, my assumption is that there is no obligation to respond, and that this does not weaken any future defence.
I would appreciate confirmation from experienced members that this understanding is correct.
Points I would appreciate guidance on
Whether ParkingEye can form a contract in a restricted or hospital-only bay
Reliance on ANPR entry/exit times rather than parking in a managed public car park
Any hospital-specific defence points commonly relied upon
What evidence should be gathered now, should this proceed
No Letter Before Claim or court papers have been received at this stage.
Thanks in advance for any advice.