WF Council Vehicle Clamped/Towed - Medical Reason (Appeal Rejected) |
WF Council Vehicle Clamped/Towed - Medical Reason (Appeal Rejected) |
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 - 16:46
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Member Group: Members Posts: 416 Joined: 9 Jun 2014 Member No.: 71,167 |
Hi all,
Last month my friends vehicle was clamped and towed away. This was of no fault of his and due to him having a sudden emergency (health scare) and being taken to hospital where he stayed for few days he couldn't move his vehicle. It is worth noting the time the vehicle was parked on the single yellow line was after 7pm (At which time there was no restriction as stated on the sign restriction is only 7am-7pm). Due to my friend being in hospital he couldn't move his vehicle and all of this has been mentioned in the representation which was sent to the council. As a result he had to pay £305 to release his vehicle which was towed away, this included £65 for the PCN, £200 for vehicle removal fee and £40 storage fee per day. Please see below the representation which was sent to WF council along with a letter from the hospital confirming, however to my amazement there have rejected this appeal. Can you please advise the best way to proceed with this? WF Representation: Below is a letter from hospital confirming the above: |
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Wed, 19 Jun 2019 - 22:26
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Member Group: Members Posts: 29,268 Joined: 16 Jan 2008 Member No.: 16,671 |
I would have thought a refund of the £305 paid would be the priority.
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Wed, 19 Jun 2019 - 22:51
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Member Group: Members Posts: 416 Joined: 9 Jun 2014 Member No.: 71,167 |
100%. Just wanted to find out if adjudicator also refuses would we have to pay anything more?
I will write a draft tommorow morning and out in here for you guys to check before we submit |
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Wed, 19 Jun 2019 - 23:18
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Member Group: Members Posts: 29,268 Joined: 16 Jan 2008 Member No.: 16,671 |
I will write a draft tommorow morning and out in here for you guys to check before we submit You neither draft nor submit anything until we advise so. Plenty of time. -------------------- |
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Thu, 20 Jun 2019 - 04:44
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Member Group: Members Posts: 416 Joined: 9 Jun 2014 Member No.: 71,167 |
Only thing is I will be flying out tomorrow and won't return from my holiday until 29th June. Would it be ok to submit then or would it be too late?
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Thu, 20 Jun 2019 - 09:57
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Member Group: Members Posts: 29,268 Joined: 16 Jan 2008 Member No.: 16,671 |
You (he) can simply 'register' the appeal with the tribunal online with 'details to follow'.
But 29th is also well within deadlines --- which are explained on the rejection. This post has been edited by Neil B: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 - 10:00 -------------------- |
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Thu, 20 Jun 2019 - 10:09
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Member Group: Members Posts: 416 Joined: 9 Jun 2014 Member No.: 71,167 |
Excellent - i'll check this when I return and will hopefully have some guidance to follow.
Thanks a million... |
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Thu, 20 Jun 2019 - 10:33
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Member Group: Members Posts: 29,268 Joined: 16 Jan 2008 Member No.: 16,671 |
I've asked via the back door for the TMO and Parking Enforcement policy.
No response yet. Nothing to stop you asking through channel you suggested. 100%. Just wanted to find out if adjudicator also refuses would we have to pay anything more? Unless the council attended (v rarely) and you kicked their representative in the b*****ks, there is no way in a million years costs would be awarded against you in this case. It's unlikely WF will contest at all, imho. This post has been edited by Neil B: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 - 10:37 -------------------- |
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Thu, 20 Jun 2019 - 10:36
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Member Group: Members Posts: 416 Joined: 9 Jun 2014 Member No.: 71,167 |
Great - thanks for info and all your help :-)
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Thu, 20 Jun 2019 - 10:56
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Member Group: Members Posts: 20,919 Joined: 22 Apr 2012 Member No.: 54,455 |
This story needs to go into the national and local press if the council persist.
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Thu, 20 Jun 2019 - 17:49
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Member Group: Members Posts: 35,063 Joined: 2 Aug 2008 From: Woking Member No.: 21,551 |
Their response was nonsense, but to be honest the reps were poor.
The only issues are: I parked on a SYL when not restricted; The restriction came into effect at **** at which time I was prevented from moving my car because I had been admitted to hospital at *** and at the time of the contravention was in bed **, ward **, **** hospital. We will dispense with the padding when the appeal is submitted. And now the important part: Was this a pre-existing condition? If so, then was the cause of the seizure due to not taking prescribed medication? We need these facts as they could affect the appeal... And if a pre-existing condition, then as it is a notifiable condition , DVLA must be aware and any licence held restricted, again useful context for any appeal in terms of supporting evidence. And if a pre-existing condition then any insurance held would be conditional upon any prescribed medication being taken as required... And if not a pre-existing condition then, as it is notifiable, your friend must contact DVLA and their GP. I'm baffled as to how such a condition could be dismissed by the consultant with...held overnight then discharged.... ..and??? It's now mid-June, so what is the GP's view? While this might not be central to the appeal, I'm baffled by the lack of context in this respect. Been there, still there. Frankly if the account is true then the PCN and tow are the least of the owner's worries. Seizures of the severity described do not fall under the 'go home, take 2 aspirin and rest' heading. This post has been edited by hcandersen: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 - 20:46 |
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Sun, 7 Jul 2019 - 21:09
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Member Group: Members Posts: 29,268 Joined: 16 Jan 2008 Member No.: 16,671 |
So where are you?
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Sat, 13 Jul 2019 - 21:39
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Member Group: Members Posts: 29,268 Joined: 16 Jan 2008 Member No.: 16,671 |
Hey!
What happened here? An appeal needs to be registered with the tribunal by 16th ! -------------------- |
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