Returned to my car in Southampton after having some lunch earlier today to find a Parking Charge Notice on my windscreen. £40 to pay now or £70 after 14 days. I was not aware the car park was a Pay & Display (it's a McDonalds/TGI Fridays and never known them to charge before!) plus as it is Sunday it didn't cross my mind. So yes i feel silly for not realising, but even so £40/£70 seems a bit ridiculous!
The weird thing is that on the "ticket" is says "Failed To Display Free Ticket" which begs the question why do you need a ticket if it's free?!?
I've been having a look on this forum and also MSE but i'm struggling to decide what i need to do. Do i send an appeal letter (a template would be appreciated)? Or wait for them to contact me after they get my details from DVLA? The mention of Court etc on the notice is scaring me somewhat to be honest so any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.