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How can I defend myself against a car parking enforcement company that has wrongly identified me? 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have been contacted on three occasions by a company asking for payment for a private parking fine. They are threatening to take a court order against... -
How can I defend myself against a fine levied for falling asleep as a paying customer in a McDonalds car park? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
Could you advise me upon a suitable course of action with a penalty notice I have incurred due to outstaying my welcome in a McDonalds car park? On 15... -
Received a Parking Enforcement Notice despite having a valid ticket - how can I defend myself? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I received a Parking Enforcement Notice demanding money for not having a valid parking ticket, despite the fact that I did obtain one. My reason for writing... -
Why don't more drivers car-share when going to work? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I agree absolutely that no-one should be penalised for falling asleep in a motorway service area and overstaying their 'Welcome Break’. The practice of... -
Clamped by City Watch Parking 18 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am writing on behalf of my 78 year old father who got clamped yesterday by this 'City Watch' he parked for 15 mins to go into his doctors. He didn't... -
I suggest that your correspondent HW ignores all correspondence from the parking enforcement company which is currently chasing him. 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
It is worth noting that if the parking enforcement company in question tries to chase your correspondent HW of St. Neots, the court will transfer the case... -
Car park damage - Use insurance or small claims court? 7 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
My wife was used a council-owned car park recently. On returning to her car, she was alerted by a passer-by that it had just been scraped by another car,... -
Ford C-Max - "Limited EPB" warning light 18 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a Ford C-Max 1.6 diesel. For the past two week, the car has started displaying a message on start up. The message says “Limited EPB” but goes away... -
Can I park on white lines outside my house? 21 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
I recently moved into a property where my next door neighbour has a white line outside his house. That’s fine, but the problem I have is that his white... -
Why were drivers who were stuck in a motorway services due to snow ticketed? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Apropos of one of your recent letters topics - see this from the BBC: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-21752893 “Motorists who were unable to leave... -
‘Restaurant’ of no return 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I live in Worcester and left in the early hours to be at Gatwick airport at 08:30am. As we were a little early, we stopped at McDonalds for... -
How can I fight a parking charge notice? 8 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My son has been issued with a parking fine, despite the fact he owns a valid permit for the space. On the day in question, my son parked up and displayed... -
Is it okay to leave my EV parked for a month at the airport? 17 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a Citroen e-C3 EV Max. Twice a year I go away for a month and leave my car at the airport after a month but would the EV battery... -
My car is 130 miles from my house. How do I obtain an MOT during lockdown? 6 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I own a vehicle that's parked 130 miles from where I live. The MOT is due in early February. As there is currently a lockdown, what do you suggest I do... -
Parking enforcement company are threatening me with debt collection - what should I do? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently challenged a parking fine by writing to the enforcement company offering £10 to cover the fee, plus admin. This was returned with a letter that... -
Data Unprotected Fact 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
My father has been given a £50 fine by a "parking control" company for overstaying in a car park he has never been in, in a town he has never been to.... -
Is it okay to leave an EV for 8 weeks on the drive? 27 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
What would your advice be about leaving my EV on the drive for 8/9 weeks whilst we are away? -
Can I settle a PCN for just £5? 18 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've received a private parking charge notice (PCN) after waiting in my car for three minutes at a shopping centre loading bay. I did not leave the car... -
Received a PCN for overstaying by 11 minutes - what should I do? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Searching for types of mobility furniture caused me to drive to Horley where the carpark entrance had a notice offering 1.5 hours free parking. Restrictive... -
Parking in a disabled bay. 31 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I visited my local ASDA Hypermarket on Sunday and upon finding no mother and baby spaces I parked in a disabled bay - there were over a dozen other free...
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