DRAFT EMAIL TO NPC:
It it worth the registered keeper sending the email below to NPC:
“ I have now obtained, via DCBL, an email copy of your original Notice to Keeper dated 14 May 2026 relating to Parking Charge [X]. This is the first time I have seen this notice, as it was never received by post. As a result, I was deprived of the opportunity to appeal or pay the reduced charge.
Having now reviewed the notice, I am concerned by the inconsistency between this charge and the three PCNs currently under appeal.
The three later PCNs in appeal, allege that my vehicle was parked without displaying a valid permit. However, penalty [X] alleges an entirely different contravention, namely parking on double yellow lines, despite the vehicle being parked in the same location on each occasion. A permit is also visible on my windscreen which you can see by the photo evidence DCBL sent me for this claim, supporting my historical parking that I hold a physical permit, which I held for the 3 subsequent PCNs you issued but slipped from display. I have already provided evidence that I am a resident and held a valid physical parking permit. The photographs relied upon by NPC also demonstrate that this was the same vehicle parked in the same location throughout.
Accordingly, I now appeal [X] on the same basis as the other three PCNs. In addition, I ask that all four PCNs are reviewed together, as the differing alleged contraventions raise concerns as to the consistency and accuracy of the enforcement decisions including applying fair and consistent standards to offer me a reduced discount which was omitted from other letter for PCN [X] - I also note on that letter you say “a parking charge was affixed to the windscreen of the vehicle at the time of issue”. This is not the case and I never received anything which I invite you to show me evidence of that physical PCN notice affixed to my windscreen, as well as a record of the same being printed. This again brings into question the inconsistencies of the standards applied by NPC.
I also request that NPC immediately instruct DCBL to withdraw the debt recovery referral and reinstate my right to appeal [X], because:
a) I never received the Notice to Keeper dated 14 May 2026 and was therefore denied both my right to appeal and the opportunity to pay the reduced charge- please show me proof of postage of this letter being sent on 14 May given all subsequent letters to the address were safely received; and
b) the alleged contravention is inconsistent with the three other PCNs currently under appeal, all of which relate to the same vehicle parked in the same location.
For completeness, I also note that the double yellow lines at this location are significantly worn and faded, which further calls into question the adequacy of the markings during difficult weather conditions.
To put this matter to an end and settle all four charges in full and final settlement, I am prepared to pay £60 in respect of the debt with DCBL to reflect the reduced fine I would have paid had the initial letter been received in the post, which I reiterate to date, has not been received. This is not an admission of any liability.”
Thoughts?
Topic: National Parking Control- 4 tickets, one issued immediately to DBCL- help (Read 51 times)