QUOTE (Hippocrates @ Thu, 13 Mar 2014 - 23:00)
You have nothing to lose by making an informal challenge. Barnet and Southwark have changed their wording. And so has Kingston, too.
With regards to the incorrect wording on PCN's. I have received one from Barnet. As noted, they have changed the wording. The PCN now reads
"A Penalty Charge of £110 is now payable. The Penalty Charge must be paid no later than the last day of the period of 28 days beginning with the date on which the Penalty Charge Notice was served. If the Penalty Charge is paid no later than the last day of the period of 14 days beginning with the date on which the Penalty Charge Notice was served the Penalty Charge will be reduced by 50% to £55."
It then continues.
"If the penalty charge is not paid before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the date on which the penalty charge notice was served a notice to owner may be served... "
The Payment slip reads
"Penalty charge due £110 (£55 if paid before the end of the period of 14 days as stated on the penalty charge notice)."
So they have amended the first paragraph but left the remainder with the old style wording. Does this create an impropriety, or is the first paragraph enough to satisfy their legal obligations?
Thanks
Mo