HI, I need some help. I parked in a retail car parking space in August and forgot to display my blue badge. My car was not registered as disabled at the time but it is now. I have physical conditions where I get brain fog and am in alot of pain. The brain fog/pain makes me forget things. I simply forgot to display the Blue Badge. I have had parking fines before from private companies but not for not displaying a blue badge and they have simply gone away.
However I now have a Court Claim form from DCB legal representing Parking Eye. And have 14 days to sort the form out. If I go to pay am I still liable for the £260 (the original parking fine is £175), or how do I defend this? Can anyone point me to the defence section as I dont do well with researching etc, obviously due to my conditions I have a low attention threshold, or just let me know what is the best way to go about this. I dont want a CCJ.
The Particulars of Claim are as follows:
1. The defendant (D) is indebted to the Claimant (C) for a Parking Charge(s) issued to vehicke (MY REG) at Cockhedge Shopping Centre.
2. The PCN(s) were issued on 03/08/2023
3. The defendant is pursued as the driver of the vehicle for breach of the terms on the signs (the contract). Reason : Failure TO Display Blue Badge
4. In the alternative the defendant is pursued as the keeper persuant to POFA2012, Schedule 4
AND THE CLAIMANT CLAIMS
1 £170 being the total of the PCN(s) and damages
2. Interest at a rate of 8%per annum pursuant to s.69 of the County Courts Act 1984 from thje date hereof at a daily rate of £.03 until judgement or sooner payment
3. Costs and court fees