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Live cases legal advice => Private parking tickets => Topic started by: gettingbetter on May 20, 2026, 03:07:42 pm
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and was looking for a way to pay/avoid a parking charge. Unfortunately, the screens to register number plates are located in store, so there was method for me to register or pay for my stay.
One of the immediate hurdles with this argument would likely be the length of stay. You'd need to provide a credible explanation as to why it took 22 minutes to park up, read the terms and conditions on the signage, realise the store was closed and then leave.
There's an argument to be made that no contractual offer is communicated to those who are not Aldi customers. Also a potential argument that the entrance signage was not prominent depending on which way the vehicle entered (the strength of such an argument would probably depend on the quality of the signage as a whole).
Unfortunately, it was sent to another registered driver on the vehicle who has only recently notified me.
Bear in mind that if the notice is addressed to someone else, it is them who must respond. Either by appealing (if they can) or by naming you as the driver.
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Hi RichardW, you are correct.
Unfortunately, it was sent to another registered driver on the vehicle who has only recently notified me.
I will still attempt an appeal via the site and email as there's no harm in trying I guess.
https://ibb.co/hFWP36Ny
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When did you receive it? It is dated over a month ago so you may be too late to appeal - assuming that it has not recently arrived. In which case options are pay or weather the storm of 'debt collector' letters and see if they take it to the small claims court. Please show the back of the notice.
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Hello,
I received a parking penalty at an Aldi store. The issue is that I entered the car park after closing hours, and was looking for a way to pay/avoid a parking charge. Unfortunately, the screens to register number plates are located in store, so there was method for me to register or pay for my stay.
Unlike other car parks, there was no indication that the car park closes at a certain time, which leaves anyone entering the car park automatically at fault.
Please see the letter below. And pictures from the site. I'd appreciate your insight on whether this can be argued.
https://ibb.co/KRfKpCB
https://ibb.co/qGsYdSd
https://ibb.co/whfXRMFP
https://ibb.co/23dxN4fd