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Private parking tickets / Re: Smart Parking CCJ Claim - Insufficient Paid Time - South Road Brean - 4 years ago
« on: October 28, 2025, 01:22:06 pm »
Thanks you, I shall proceed as advised 
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Private parking tickets / Re: Smart Parking CCJ Claim - Insufficient Paid Time - South Road Brean - 4 years ago
« on: October 28, 2025, 10:19:26 am »
Hi everyone, having submitted a completed N180 form based on the guidance kindly provided by b789, I now have a mediation appointment in the near future.
What's the general advice on how I should state my position? I have just re-read the defence arguments that b789 helpfully provided, and they seem easy enough to understand, despite being in what appears to be legal spiel, at least from my layman's perspective.
I am required to briefly explain my defence to the mediator and prepare a brief summary of the main points.
Should I generally speak like a regular person, which is essentially what I am?
I want to reject the claim, due to lack of merit and standing, but I don't want to come across as unreasonable and stubborn.
Should I divulge what I remember in so far as receiving increased penalty payment demands through the post, months after the alleged breach of contract?
I'm guessing the nitty gritty details of the case won't be brought up by the mediator anyway...
What's the general advice on how I should state my position? I have just re-read the defence arguments that b789 helpfully provided, and they seem easy enough to understand, despite being in what appears to be legal spiel, at least from my layman's perspective.
I am required to briefly explain my defence to the mediator and prepare a brief summary of the main points.
Should I generally speak like a regular person, which is essentially what I am?
I want to reject the claim, due to lack of merit and standing, but I don't want to come across as unreasonable and stubborn.
Should I divulge what I remember in so far as receiving increased penalty payment demands through the post, months after the alleged breach of contract?
I'm guessing the nitty gritty details of the case won't be brought up by the mediator anyway...
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Private parking tickets / Re: Smart Parking CCJ Claim - Insufficient Paid Time - South Road Brean - 4 years ago
« on: October 09, 2025, 09:53:15 am »
Thanks again for your guidance
I will carry out your recommendations, and post an update when I have one
I will carry out your recommendations, and post an update when I have one
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Private parking tickets / Re: Smart Parking CCJ Claim - Insufficient Paid Time - South Road Brean - 4 years ago
« on: October 08, 2025, 05:17:36 pm »
Hi all, I have an update on my case
I had an email from DCB legal informing that their client intends to proceed with their claim, they also tried to call me, no doubt to try and get a settlement fee out of me.
Today I received a 'Notice of Proposed Allocation to the Small Claims Track' in the post today.
It said
TAKE NOTICE THAT
1. This is now a defended claim
The defendant has filed a defence
2. It appears that this case is suitable for allocation to the small claims track
If you believe that this track is not the appropriate track for the claim, you must complete box C1 on the Small Claims Directions Questionnaire (Form N180) and explain why
3. you must by 23 October 2025 complete the Small Claims Questionnaire (Form N180) and file it with the court office and serve copies on all other parties
Any advice on how to proceed would be greatly appreciated, is there something in section C or D I can enter to get an outcome in my favour?
I had an email from DCB legal informing that their client intends to proceed with their claim, they also tried to call me, no doubt to try and get a settlement fee out of me.
Today I received a 'Notice of Proposed Allocation to the Small Claims Track' in the post today.
It said
TAKE NOTICE THAT
1. This is now a defended claim
The defendant has filed a defence
2. It appears that this case is suitable for allocation to the small claims track
If you believe that this track is not the appropriate track for the claim, you must complete box C1 on the Small Claims Directions Questionnaire (Form N180) and explain why
3. you must by 23 October 2025 complete the Small Claims Questionnaire (Form N180) and file it with the court office and serve copies on all other parties
Any advice on how to proceed would be greatly appreciated, is there something in section C or D I can enter to get an outcome in my favour?
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Private parking tickets / Re: Smart Parking CCJ Claim - Insufficient Paid Time - South Road Brean - 4 years ago
« on: August 26, 2025, 09:04:52 pm »
Thank you, that is deeply appreciated.
I don't necessarily feel I need the extra time, I will submit the laid out argument through the moneyclaim.gov.uk site tomorrow
I'll update this thread when there is more to report
I don't necessarily feel I need the extra time, I will submit the laid out argument through the moneyclaim.gov.uk site tomorrow
I'll update this thread when there is more to report
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Private parking tickets / Re: Smart Parking CCJ Claim - Insufficient Paid Time - South Road Brean - 4 years ago
« on: August 26, 2025, 08:54:21 pm »
21/08/25
I was going to acknowledge the service, and invoke the request for 28 days, I guess I may as well do this for starters?
I was going to acknowledge the service, and invoke the request for 28 days, I guess I may as well do this for starters?
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Private parking tickets / Re: Smart Parking CCJ Claim - Insufficient Paid Time - South Road Brean - 4 years ago
« on: August 26, 2025, 03:15:41 pm »
I don't believe the driver was ever identified
Here's the particulars:
1. The Defendant (D) is indebted to the Claimant (C) for a Parking Charge(s) (PC) issued to the vehicle XXXX at South Road, Brean
2. The dates of contravention are 01/06/2021 and the D was issued PC(s) by the Claimant
3. The Defendant is pursued as the drive of the vehicle for breach of the terms on the signs (the contract).Reason: Insufficient Paid Time
4. In the alternative the Defendant is pursued as the keeper Pursuant to POFA 2012, Schedule 4.
AND THE CLAIMANT CLAIMS
1. £170.00 being the total of PC(s) and damages.
2 Interest at a rate of 8.00% per annum pursuant to s.69 of the County Courts Act 1984 from the date her of at a daily rate of £0.02 until judgement or sooner payment.
3. Costs and court fees
Here's the particulars:
1. The Defendant (D) is indebted to the Claimant (C) for a Parking Charge(s) (PC) issued to the vehicle XXXX at South Road, Brean
2. The dates of contravention are 01/06/2021 and the D was issued PC(s) by the Claimant
3. The Defendant is pursued as the drive of the vehicle for breach of the terms on the signs (the contract).Reason: Insufficient Paid Time
4. In the alternative the Defendant is pursued as the keeper Pursuant to POFA 2012, Schedule 4.
AND THE CLAIMANT CLAIMS
1. £170.00 being the total of PC(s) and damages.
2 Interest at a rate of 8.00% per annum pursuant to s.69 of the County Courts Act 1984 from the date her of at a daily rate of £0.02 until judgement or sooner payment.
3. Costs and court fees
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Private parking tickets / Smart Parking CCJ Claim - Insufficient Paid Time - South Road Brean - 4 years ago
« on: August 26, 2025, 02:46:13 pm »
Hi everyone, thanks in advance, I have had a claim made against me by Smart Parking, through DCB legal, for a PCN related to an alleged breach of terms, date of alleged contravention is 01/06/2021. As this was over 4 years ago, I have no recollection of who might have been driving.
They are asking for £315.52 in total, inc court fee and £50 legal representative fee
I am\was the registered keeper of the vehicle
I do vaguely recall receiving a PCN letter around the time, but I couldn't say if this was within 14 days of the alleged incident.
I seem to remember being surprised to find there were parking charges, as the stop was brief, probably to allow an occupant to visit the WC, or take some medicine, and that the PCN amount was extortionate, so I thought based on this, and Smart Parking's bad reputation, that I wouldn't waste time engaging directly with them as the registered keeper.
I have read a couple of topics where the scenarios seem similar to mine:
https://www.ftla.uk/private-parking-tickets/court-claim-form-dcb-legal-and-was-not-the-driver-please-help/
https://www.ftla.uk/private-parking-tickets/smart-parking-pcn-paid-for-insufficient-time-turner-contemporary-car-park-margat/msg77804/#msg77804
Please advise on the strongest argument for disputing this claim
I can post the full particulars of the claim if that helps
Thanks again
They are asking for £315.52 in total, inc court fee and £50 legal representative fee
I am\was the registered keeper of the vehicle
I do vaguely recall receiving a PCN letter around the time, but I couldn't say if this was within 14 days of the alleged incident.
I seem to remember being surprised to find there were parking charges, as the stop was brief, probably to allow an occupant to visit the WC, or take some medicine, and that the PCN amount was extortionate, so I thought based on this, and Smart Parking's bad reputation, that I wouldn't waste time engaging directly with them as the registered keeper.
I have read a couple of topics where the scenarios seem similar to mine:
https://www.ftla.uk/private-parking-tickets/court-claim-form-dcb-legal-and-was-not-the-driver-please-help/
https://www.ftla.uk/private-parking-tickets/smart-parking-pcn-paid-for-insufficient-time-turner-contemporary-car-park-margat/msg77804/#msg77804
Please advise on the strongest argument for disputing this claim
I can post the full particulars of the claim if that helps
Thanks again
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