Legislation aimed at putting parking cowboys out of business becomes law |
Legislation aimed at putting parking cowboys out of business becomes law |
Fri, 15 Mar 2019 - 14:43
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https://home.bt.com/news/uk-news/legislatio...-11364345429570
"The Act is designed to stop firms accessing the Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) database – thereby limiting their ability to issue tickets – unless they comply with a new code of conduct.Drivers will also be able to more easily challenge unfair tickets through a new independent appeals service." |
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Fri, 15 Mar 2019 - 14:52
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Member Group: Members Posts: 3,140 Joined: 19 Jun 2004 From: Surrey Member No.: 1,326 |
5.65 million requests for details by parking companies from the DVLA in one year
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Fri, 15 Mar 2019 - 14:54
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So new it’s not on the legislation website. I wonder when it comes into force.
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Fri, 15 Mar 2019 - 15:09
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5.65 million requests for details by parking companies from the DVLA in one year At £2.50 a go a nice little earner! -------------------- |
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Fri, 15 Mar 2019 - 15:51
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Member Group: Members Posts: 38,006 Joined: 3 Dec 2010 Member No.: 42,618 |
So new it’s not on the legislation website. I wonder when it comes into force. ...on such day as the Secretary of State may by regulations appoint https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills...2.htm#pb4-l1g12 -------------------- If you would like assistance with a penalty charge notice, please post a thread on https://www.ftla.uk/index.php
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Fri, 15 Mar 2019 - 16:44
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Member Group: Members Posts: 41,510 Joined: 25 Aug 2011 From: Planet Earth Member No.: 49,223 |
5.65 million requests for details by parking companies from the DVLA in one year At £2.50 a go a nice little earner! But doesn't it (apparently) cost them £2.84 a throw, so the taxpayer actually subsidises private parking companies...? -------------------- RK=Registered Keeper, OP=Original Poster (You!), CoFP=Conditional Offer of Fixed Penalty, NtK=Notice to Keeper, NtD=Notice to Driver
PoFA=Protection of Freedoms Act, SAC=Safety Awareness Course, NIP=Notice of Intended Prosecution, ADR=Alternative Dispute Resolution PPC=Private Parking Company, LBCCC=Letter Before County Court Claim, PII=Personally Identifiable Information, SAR=Subject Access Request Private Parking - remember, they just want your money and will say almost anything to get it. |
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Sat, 16 Mar 2019 - 09:48
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Member Group: Members Posts: 3,124 Joined: 8 Feb 2013 Member No.: 59,842 |
5.65 million requests for details by parking companies from the DVLA in one year Likely to be a further 1 million more requests to the end of this month, some 6.8 million in total. https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/ar...king-firms.html But of course, this number, whilst a lot more than the tip of the iceberg, isn't the whole iceberg. There will be a not insignificant number of windscreen ticket recipients traumatised enough to simply pay up within 28 days of getting one, with no need for the PPC to access their details from the DVLA. I'd hazard the overall figure may be nearer 8 million motorists penalised by the private parking industry in 2018/19. This post has been edited by Umkomaas: Sat, 16 Mar 2019 - 10:10 |
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Sat, 16 Mar 2019 - 10:39
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Member Group: Members Posts: 25,726 Joined: 28 Jun 2010 From: Area 51 Member No.: 38,559 |
I'm wandering how long it will take for the code and regulations to be generated?
If we look at TMA2004, the general and appeal regs took three years, 2007 when they were released. And segments still have not seen regulations, moving traffic and bus lanes for instance. Then there are so many questions? Who will the code favour? Will POFA rule all charge notices? Will independent appeals be the only route? Will this include precluding court from both parking firms and public? CCTV outlawed as with council car parks? More comparison between council and private penalties.... outside of London it is cheaper to park on double yellows then run foul of a PPC. Restriction on added fees? Time limits.. Loads more obviously but so many need answering before the process could even get close to being fair to motorists. |
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Mon, 1 Apr 2019 - 18:04
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Member Group: Members Posts: 57 Joined: 28 Mar 2019 Member No.: 103,164 |
I'd like to know...
Who will actually be writing the new code of practice / code of conduct ??? . |
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Mon, 1 Apr 2019 - 18:18
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Will this include precluding court from both parking firms and public? CCTV outlawed as with council car parks? Can you please give more information on these 2 items Are you talking about the public not being allowed in a county court ? and CCTV vans not being allowed to patrol council car parks ? |
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Mon, 1 Apr 2019 - 18:58
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Member Group: Members Posts: 41,510 Joined: 25 Aug 2011 From: Planet Earth Member No.: 49,223 |
Who will actually be writing the new code of practice / code of conduct ??? There's a consultation led by the Department for Business. Various parties have been involved, including our favourite current ATA's and consumer groups too. Some people that post regularly on here have contributed. -------------------- RK=Registered Keeper, OP=Original Poster (You!), CoFP=Conditional Offer of Fixed Penalty, NtK=Notice to Keeper, NtD=Notice to Driver
PoFA=Protection of Freedoms Act, SAC=Safety Awareness Course, NIP=Notice of Intended Prosecution, ADR=Alternative Dispute Resolution PPC=Private Parking Company, LBCCC=Letter Before County Court Claim, PII=Personally Identifiable Information, SAR=Subject Access Request Private Parking - remember, they just want your money and will say almost anything to get it. |
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Thu, 4 Apr 2019 - 17:54
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Member Group: Members Posts: 57 Joined: 28 Mar 2019 Member No.: 103,164 |
There's a consultation led by the Department for Business. Various parties have been involved, including our favourite current ATA's and consumer groups too. Some people that post regularly on here have contributed. Okay where can I see a draft of it and make a contribution ? CJ . |
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