Is this a way of avoiding paying parking charge penalties?

If you get a fixed penalty notice through the post that also carries penalty points, the computer system first sends you a demand for the cash. When you have paid, it then sends a demand to return your...

Is the Protection of Freedoms Bill likely to become a major political issue?

Thank you for your reply to my e-mail about Clause 56 of the Protection of Freedoms Bill concerning private parking penalties and for your comments on the letter sent to me by Eric Pickles that I copied...

Will the British Parking Association Code of Practice really help with disputing against parking enforcement companies?

I find it ironic that on the day you print two letters presenting a balanced view on Clause 56 of the Protection of Freedom Bill, it was widely reported that a wheel clamper had been fined £750. From what...

I complained to a supermarket after receiving a parking ticket and had it waived.

Whilst away on a regular weekend break in Wales, we parked our vehicle in the car park of a well-known supermarket chain. Two hours is the free time at this site, but we arrived to find a parking ticket...

I attach a response from Eric Pickles MP regarding the Protection of Freedoms bill.

I signed the petition against Clause 56 of the Protection of Freedoms Bill and wrote to my MP, and I attach his response. Please note that there are not many signatures on the petition. Eric Pickles' response...

How can we dispute a parking ticket issued because we forgot to display our Blue Badge?

My wife has had a disabled blue parking badge for over nine years. We parked in a disabled space at a shopping centre yesterday, but neglected to display the blue badge - my wife and I are respectively...

Can you warn your readers of this trap for users of Cornwall Council car parks?

A cautionary note to visitors to Cornwall and in particular to those using car parks controlled by Cornwall Council parking services. If the ticket machine issues you with a ticket perforated down the...

How can we respond to dispute a parking ticket issued by Shoal Enforcement in October?

BJW originally wrote: Just received a letter from Shoal Enforcement dated 11 Oct stating I have to pay the fine, bearing in mind that my car was parked for just three minutes on the slip road to rear of...

Am I required to supply the name of the driver of my vehicle after a parking enforcement notice arrived?

Regarding an APCOA Parking Enforcement Notice at East Midlands Airport, I have been asked for £100 for dropping off/picking up in a no stop zone - "The Alleged contravention Breach of the terms and conditions...

Should I contest a parking charge we received after breaking down at a motorway services?

I have been issued with a charge of £80 by CP Plus for overstaying my welcome at Forton services on the M6 by three hours eight minutes. In fact, we had broken down (or at least the vehicle was undrivable)...