Ladies & gents,
This is the first time I have posted on here, I hope below and attachments are enough information of the facts..
I received a PCN (Uploaded) recently . In a nutshell I parked in a car park that has around 5 levels and I received a PCN for not parking wholly within a bay but there were a few restrictions,
- The parking bay where I parked was shaped like half a triangle with a pillar on one side and 45 degree angle on the other side. See pictures on the PCN for a better understanding.
- Also I drive a KIA Sportage and due to the size of the car, I would of always have struggled to park within the bays
Below is the appeal letter I have submitted and I have uploaded the Park Watch response.
I was issued with a parking ticket on the 18/11/17. I feel this was unfairly issued due to the following mitigating circumstances.
I have a larger vehicle than most cars and found the spaces very small in this car park.
I parked on the highest level where no other vehicles where parked. I also parked at the end next to a large concrete post which I could not get any closer to whilst still being able to get myself and 2 children out of the vehicle. I got out to check & even if I was to park in the space adjacent to me next to the wall there would not be enough room for another car to park next to mine anyway, due to this fact I thought it would be acceptable to leave the car over the line slightly as no other vehicles were even on the same parking level as it was very quiet.
I would not usually ‘abuse’ parking rules but unfortunately on this occasion the space needed for my car was inadequate without causing damage to my car or someone else’s if they were to try park next to me. I now know this and won’t use your facilities again.
I find the fine is disproportionate to the amount of loss to owner; It costs £0.70 to park for 3hours and my vehicle was there for approximately 2hours.
It is worth noting that my parking hasn’t impacted your business in anyway due to the high number of spaces left to park in, as I stated previously, upon my arrival mine was the only vehicle on the upper level.
I have measured the space and it is under the recommended limit.
I have also been on the BPA website to check advice on appeals but cannot find Park watch if the appeal is unsuccessful I would like a membership number so I can take this further to POPLA.
I look forward to hearing from you
Regards
I would be grateful if you could advise which steps I should take. Shall I pay it/ appeal to POPLA or ignore the letter?
Thank you in advance for reading and responding. Is there a minimum legal requirement for parking bays, since the parking bay was approx. 2.3m wide.