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Live cases legal advice => Private parking tickets => Topic started by: Yugga on July 20, 2026, 03:01:16 pm
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The NtK is not compliant with POFA Schedule 4 Paragraph 9(2)(b).
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We don’t have templates for “I don’t want to pay” appeals.
From what you’ve said so far, the driver parked in a car park with clear signs limiting the parking period to 30 minutes, and entered into a contract according to the terms on the signs. The driver then parked for significantly longer than the free period, significantly more than 10 minutes longer as defined in the free “grace period” on top of the base period.
You’ve not given any other reasons for why the driver parked for longer than allowed.
Bottom line is that they’re entitled to pursue the driver for breach of contract, and use PoFA 2012 to transfer liability to the registered keeper. Horizon seem to be reasonably compliant with its requirements, unlike others.
You rightly approached Tesco but they were unhelpful.
Unless you have a defence you can construct to a likely county court claim, I’m not sure what else we can offer. You can tell Tesco that you won’t be shopping there again, of course.
Most appeals get rejected "after careful consideration" anyway, so you can throw in a generic "not compliant with PoFA 2012" appeal if you want, but it'll be rejected and you'll go down the well-trodden path to a court claim.
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I need to get appeal in today so any help appreciated. Do you have any templates?
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Entry Time: 17:27:49 (28/06/2026)
Exit Time: 18:13:20 (28/06/2026)
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Yes Im not good with this. Just tried to delete plates and car vanished
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Can we assume that the notice does show a vehicle entering and exiting? All I can see is thin air?
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Alleged breach 28 June. Issue 7 July. Not had chance to photo signage but I think it's quite well marked. Thanks.
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Please reinstate dates as requested in https://www.ftla.uk/private-parking-tickets/read-this-first-private-parking-charges-forum-guide/
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30 minute limit. Car was 46 minutes. Tesco says they can't help. Have proof of purchase at tesco. 14 days is up tomorrow so if you did have a chance to come back today I'd be grateful. Photo links below https://ibb.co/q3XqDdLs
https://ibb.co/TMVWgV6C
https://ibb.co/mrQQNGtM