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Dear All,

Quick update — UPE have now responded to the last two IAS appeals with the text below. I’d really appreciate some guidance on whether I should reply further (if so, what should be the response) or move straight to arbitration, as the deadline to respond to the operator is 22nd May, so I’m a bit tight on time.

Regards
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The operator made their response on 15/05/2026 22:30:07.

Transfer of Liability attached.

The appellant is claiming not to be the driver but they have submitted no evidence to confirm that they were not the person driving the vehicle at the time of the contravention. Until such, it is assumed that the registered keeper was the driver hence the reason they do not want to provide the driver's details.

Hi,

Both responses are available here and are identical. Please advise if any action required at this time.

Many thanks for all the advise so far.

Regards
A

Dear All,

Quick update on the situation, I appealed (as per instructions) to the IAS and now Operator has responded with these documents.

I’ve removed all personal details from the Transfer of Liability notices. Could you please look through everything, especially the “CCTV Footage and Response” documents for both appeals and let me know what you think the next steps should be? I’m not sure whether I should send anything further at this stage or just move straight to arbitration.

As I mentioned before, I was expecting more PCNs because there were several visits to this location up until the first week of January. The hirer told me last night that another notice has arrived (again, hirer was not the driver but present in the vehicle in all occasions). This one relates to an incident that happened two days earlier than the previous PCNs, so I’m not sure why it took them over six weeks to send it out. I’m wondering if that delay helps our case in any way.

I’ll probably receive the actual PCN in a week or two. In the meantime, I’m unsure whether to follow the same process as the earlier ones or just pay this one, especially if more are still on the way.

To be honest, I’m getting a bit anxious about how many more might show up and what could happen if this ends up going to court. Any guidance on how to handle this without letting it spiral would be really appreciated.

Best Regards
A

Thank you All for you support, highly appreciated. I have submitted appeals for both with suggested wording (omitting the request to send POPLA code).
I just wanted to understand the next steps if they refuse? what route shall I take.

kind Regards
A

It's a never ending wait, still nothing in the post til date but will update as soon as I receive the notifications.

Thanks All.

Hi,
I’m seeking guidance on how to appeal the traffic violation notices issued for a hire vehicle.

My car rental company has informed me that two PCNs were issued for parking on private land (a Shell petrol station, same location) on 22nd and 23rd December 2025 (photo evidence and the notification are available at the link below). I am concerned that additional PCNs may follow, as the vehicle was taken to the same location several times afterwards and no parking restriction signage was noticed—likely because all visits were at night.

According to the PCNs, the vehicle was allegedly left unattended. However, the driver only stepped out briefly to collect food from a nearby shop, and the vehicle was occupied by family members at all times. The photos provided appear to be taken only from the rear, which does not show that the vehicle was never unattended.
I have not yet received the official PCNs from UPE, but the rental company has passed on my details, so I expect them soon.
Could you please advise on my options for appealing the two current PCNs, as well as any potential future ones?

photo evidence and notification available at this link link.



Google Map Location - (Vehicle was parked where Black Skoda is seen parked)

Best Regards,
A