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Hi all,
I’ve just received 2 separate Charge Notice from Vehicle Control Services for “stopping in a zone where stopping is prohibited” at Leeds Bradford Airport in the space of 3 minutes.

I have not paid the charge.

This relates to a very brief stop on the airport roadway while trying to locate a passenger for pickup. On the day, I had already paid the airport’s pickup/drop-off fee (£8), which added to the confusion as it wasn’t clear where stopping was actually permitted versus restricted, particularly given the layout and traffic flow.

Details of the 2 separate charges attached:

Location: Leeds Bradford Airport roadways
Operator: VCS
Charge: £100 (£60 if paid within 14 days)
Reason: stopping in a prohibited zone
Evidence: CCTV stills
From my perspective, this appeared to be normal pickup activity, rather than anything that would attract a penalty.

I have included the redacted document showing both chages.

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Before taking any action, I’d appreciate advice on:

Whether this is worth appealing
The usual grounds (signage, byelaws, etc.)
Best strategy at this stage
Thanks in advance.

In my opinion, these no stopping zones are pretty much unenforceable by private parking companies as they are unable to establish a contractual basis for the charge.

That won't stop them pursuing you as keeper but you'll probably win if you follow advice.

You could initially appeal on the basis that the keeper cannot be held liable due to lack of PoFA.

I would appreciate how to proceed.

Good evening, I’m really struggling at the moment and was wondering if anyone could assist me with exactly how to appeal these two fines.

Good afternoon

Would appreciate your valuable assistance on how to respond to the following 2 appeal letters I want to ensure the exact wording so this can be cancelled.

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Kind regards

Yes of course

1- We appealed the 2 notices using the exact wording and submitting this for both notices:

Your Reason for Appealing the Charge Notice:
Please complete the following screen, outlining the reason for your appeal. Please provide as much information as possible that will help our team to investigate the matter and attach any evidence you may have that supports your case. When supplying attachments we accept photographs in JPEG format and will accept documents in either scanned pdf format or word documents. We cannot accept zip files.
Reason: *

There was no signage at the car park/location indicating any restrictions

Explanation: *

I am appealing this charge on the following legal grounds:

As the registered keeper, I wish to make clear that VCS cannot hold a registered keeper liable for any alleged contravention on land that is under statutory control. As a matter of fact and law, VCS will be well aware that they cannot use the PoFA provisions because Leeds Bradford Airport is not 'relevant land'.

If Leeds Bradford Airport wanted to hold owners or keepers liable under Airport Byelaws, that would be within the landowner's gift and another matter entirely. However, not only is that not pleaded, it is also not legally possible because VCS is not the Airport owner and this 'parking charge' is not and never attempts to be a penalty. It is created for VCS's own profit and VCS has relied on contract law allegations of breach against the driver only.

The registered keeper cannot be presumed or inferred to have been the driver, nor pursued under some twisted interpretation of the law of agency. The Notice to Keeper can only hold the driver liable. I require this charge notice to be cancelled immediately.

Yours faithfully

2- Please find the wording of the 2 letters that they have sent us on the 27th of May:

Re: Parking Charge Notice Number: VCS - Vehicle:
Site: Leeds Bradford Airport Roadways Post Code: LS19 7TU
Contravention Date: 12/04/2026
We refer to correspondence received from you concerning the above numbered Charge Notice.
Please note that responsibility for this Charge lies with the driver of the vehicle at the time the parking contravention
was observed. However, it appears from what you have stated in your appeal that you were not the driver on the date
in question.
We therefore require documentary evidence of your insurance policy, confirming any individuals who are authorised
to drive your vehicle in addition to yourself.
In addition, in order for us to process your appeal correctly, please follow the instructions below:
1. If you were the driver on the day in question, please confirm this within your next correspondence.
2. Notify the driver of the vehicle that they will need to appeal to us directly, including their FULL NAME (Forename
and Surname) and a valid FULL SERVICEABLE ADDRESS within 14 days.
3. If you are representing the driver we require a signed and dated statement from the driver of the vehicle confirming
that you are authorised to appeal on his/her behalf; this needs to be an original signature and not a photocopy or a
stamp. The statement MUST contain the drivers FULL NAME (Forename and Surname) and a valid FULL
SERVICEABLE ADDRESS.
Please ensure that correspondence is submitted through the portal www.myparkingcharge.co.uk in order to correctly
adhere with the appeals process.
OR
4. Pay the PCN. Payments can be made online at www.myparkingcharge.co.uk by following the links for "Pay Now",
or over the phone by calling 0845 226 9138 and using a valid Credit or Debit Card to make payment. It is your
responsibility to ensure that payment is received within our office by the date specified.
As a gesture of goodwill we have placed the charge on hold for an additional period of 14 Days to enable one of the
above actions to be complied with.
We are willing to re-offer you the original discounted charge of £60 as full and final settlement of this Notice, if
payment is received within our office on or before the 10/06/2026.
If payment is not received by this date, the amount payable will revert to £100, payable by 24/06/2026. Failure to pay
this charge within the stated times, may result in Debt Recovery action been taken and further costs up to an
additional £70.00 being incurred.
Yours sincerely
Appeals Administration Team
CENTRAL PROCESSING OFFICE

Kind regards