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Private parking tickets / Private PCN from England to Scotland resident
« on: Yesterday at 04:20:48 pm »
Hi, On my way to Portugal middle of August 2025 I took a break at a motorway services in Berkshire, I did not overstay but did mistakenly park my 7 metre motorhome in a coach bay, there were other motorhomes there and it was not obvious to me that it was only for coaches. I was in Portugal for 3 months so by the time I got home the letters had escalated. Just had another today from DCBlegal usual stuff bottom line saying
" If you dispute the charge, or wish to discuss repayment, please contact us without delay if we do not hear from you within 14 days, we may recommend escalation to our Scottish partners for further action." I live in Scotland.
I am inclined to continue ignoring them, I have never replied to any letters, I understand that in Scotland they cannot make the keeper liable and that even if they could take it to court, In Scotland, court claims for Parking Charge Notices (PCNs) that are for a value of £300 or less (including the charge and any interest) generally fall under the Simple Procedure rules where no expenses (costs) can be awarded to the successful party. So really would not be worth their effort.
Just wanted to check its safe enough to bin the letter and ignore, or is there a response I should be using. Many tHANKS
" If you dispute the charge, or wish to discuss repayment, please contact us without delay if we do not hear from you within 14 days, we may recommend escalation to our Scottish partners for further action." I live in Scotland.
I am inclined to continue ignoring them, I have never replied to any letters, I understand that in Scotland they cannot make the keeper liable and that even if they could take it to court, In Scotland, court claims for Parking Charge Notices (PCNs) that are for a value of £300 or less (including the charge and any interest) generally fall under the Simple Procedure rules where no expenses (costs) can be awarded to the successful party. So really would not be worth their effort.
Just wanted to check its safe enough to bin the letter and ignore, or is there a response I should be using. Many tHANKS