#4 NCP Parking Fine Appeal Advice
on 03 Jun, 2025 15:30 in Private parking tickets
Hi there, a few weeks ago I parked in an NCP car park which I regularly use each weekend. I received in the post two days ago a fine for £100 (reduced to £60) for breaching the Ts&Cs of the car park - "No parking at any time". They go on to state that this was brought to my attention through clear signing around the car park. I have used this car park for two years now and this has never happened. I have attached an image of this signage. I would argue that this is unfair due to how small the font is, and the fact that the NCP app allowed me to purchase a 24hr ticket for a period in which apparently I'm not allowed to park. I was parked fully within the parking space and the incident occurred within the parking session I had paid for.I have since appealed this with NCP, which they promptly declined and reasoned it with "Our records show the notice was correctly issued as your vehicle was parked in breach of the Terms and Conditions of Parking." This is quite vague in my opinion and does not actually state what I did wrong.I'm now considering escalating the appeal to POPLA. I want to ask is this wise? I will be losing the discounted fine of £60 if so and will have to pay £100 if I lose my appeal. Frankly this has rubbed me the wrong way as I dont believe I have done anything wrong and I dont exactly have £60 or £100 to just be giving away to some greedy parking company, you get me? Any advice is appreciated - thanks. [ Guests cannot view attachments ]