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« on: March 26, 2025, 10:04:52 pm »
IS the below ok for a POPLA appeal?
I went to this car park in order to go shopping in the local area. Upon entering the car park I looked for some available parking. Once I was safely parked I then set about to review the parking terms and conditions. After review I then attempted to enter into a contract with Parking Eye, the firm that manages the car park. I have the paybyphone app which has on previous occasions been quick and convenient. I entered all the details and selected my card to pay as I usually do but on the final screen the app continually said "processing" on the screen. I noticed I didn't appear to have good phone reception which I suspected was the reason for the app not working as intended. After unsuccessfully attempting to get better phone reception I realised I could not pay as I had no alternative method of payment. I therefore left the car park without entering into a contract. You will note the total extent of my stay was 8 minutes. I attach evidence of my previous successful use of the paybyphone app and good conduct.
I am aware that a 5 minutes consideration period is allowed. The total extent of my stay was 8 minutes which I believe was justified given the issues I was facing trying to make payment and enter into the contract.
As I did not ultimately enter into a contract I believe this fine should be cancelled.