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Private parking tickets / Re: G24 Parking Charge Notice
« on: March 28, 2024, 09:38:18 am »
Thank you DWMB2 & b789.
The signage hasn't changed in that car park and the Google Street View is exactly as it is now. The sign I saw was also faded and I was squinting trying to read it... with my glasses on. There's definitely room to argue that the signs aren't clear, however...
DWMB2, I'm pleased to advise that your suggestion to contact the manager for the Retail Park worked! It didn't occur to me that there would be a way of contacting them or that they'd even care, but I was clearly wrong.
I've recently received an email back confirming that the "PCN" has been cancelled!! Amazing.
I really do appreciate you helping me and lending me your time.
There's still a part of me that's angry about the situation. Those signs aren't clear... and while the sign on entry does say "Customer Parking Only" there isn't time as a driver to safely read the smaller writing about checking boards for conditions.
Interestingly, I compared their signage to that of Sainsburys. On entry to Sainsburys there is a big yellow sign warning you have 3 hours max stay, and then there are loads of big yellow signs in the car park with reminders. It's very clear if you're parking in their car park that there are restrictions.
Reading the IPC guidelines was very interesting. They talk of wanting more powers and higher charges to prevent drivers from inconsiderate parking, but suggest there should be more leniency for those making genuine mistakes. They also say signage should be clear with use of contrasting colours, like black and white (not faded grey, obviously!). Both of these guidelines could've helped formulate useful arguments in this instance... I'm almost sad I didn't get to use them.
Thank you both so much! I just hope that others don't get charged like I did and then just do so without a fight.
The signage hasn't changed in that car park and the Google Street View is exactly as it is now. The sign I saw was also faded and I was squinting trying to read it... with my glasses on. There's definitely room to argue that the signs aren't clear, however...
DWMB2, I'm pleased to advise that your suggestion to contact the manager for the Retail Park worked! It didn't occur to me that there would be a way of contacting them or that they'd even care, but I was clearly wrong.
I've recently received an email back confirming that the "PCN" has been cancelled!! Amazing.
I really do appreciate you helping me and lending me your time.
There's still a part of me that's angry about the situation. Those signs aren't clear... and while the sign on entry does say "Customer Parking Only" there isn't time as a driver to safely read the smaller writing about checking boards for conditions.
Interestingly, I compared their signage to that of Sainsburys. On entry to Sainsburys there is a big yellow sign warning you have 3 hours max stay, and then there are loads of big yellow signs in the car park with reminders. It's very clear if you're parking in their car park that there are restrictions.
Reading the IPC guidelines was very interesting. They talk of wanting more powers and higher charges to prevent drivers from inconsiderate parking, but suggest there should be more leniency for those making genuine mistakes. They also say signage should be clear with use of contrasting colours, like black and white (not faded grey, obviously!). Both of these guidelines could've helped formulate useful arguments in this instance... I'm almost sad I didn't get to use them.
Thank you both so much! I just hope that others don't get charged like I did and then just do so without a fight.
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