UKPC parking fine- To pay or not to pay?

FossilFish · Jun 18th, 2012, 18:03

Well over 4 months ago I got a parking fine in Mcdonalds free parking due to my 940 wheels over marked bay, I know I will get people saying I'm not a good chap, but had my disabled mum and two wee ones with me and did park in a mostly empty car park.

Anyhew got a ticket from warden, saw him approaching the car, did state my case but he wasn't having it and took pics as he walk to the motor.

My mistake was I appealed, so in a sence accepted it was me driving and the letters keep coming, When I got another letter I called and they said no email was received thats when I smelt a rat, so far I have had 6 letters from UKPC and 4 from debt recovery and one from collections today...Am I worried...No!

They seem to threat but they have carefully worded letters. The way they operate is they give some monies to shopping centres/shops for working on their patch. They request you to pay...unlike local authority or police which you have to pay. They get your details via request from DVLA, and write to you with correct name address so you think its legit.

Have a look at this thread it gives advice that I took:
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/...d.php?t=552563

They sent me a letter today stating to pay £80 within fourteen day other wise will have to pay full amount at £60!!!

Also might be a good idea to speak to shops HR and tell them I will refuse to shop their until they get rid of UKPC and the like.

I know they are super markets that give you two hour parking and use similar companys to enforce it.

thealchemyst · Jun 18th, 2012, 18:16

Yeah just tell them to go forth! There is nothing they can do.

LJD · Jun 18th, 2012, 18:22

send them some poo in a jiffybag

FossilFish · Jun 18th, 2012, 18:26

You guys are nuts!

thealchemyst · Jun 18th, 2012, 18:30

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Originally Posted by LJD

send them some poo in a jiffybag

I wouldn't do that as fun as it may be you could be prosecuted for sending hazardous items through postal service. It's an offence now ( shame!! As some people really deserve it!!!)

LJD · Jun 18th, 2012, 18:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by thealchemyst

I wouldn't do that as fun as it may be you could be prosecuted for sending hazardous items through postal service. It's an offence now ( shame!! As some people really deserve it!!!)

dont put your name on the envelope !

LJD · Jun 18th, 2012, 18:42

send them a letter telling them to go forth and multiply .laugh at them and tell they they are idiots etc , its a chance to release any anger you might have etc

On some forums they have had huge laughs winding these companies up .

LordSVS · Jun 18th, 2012, 18:46

Stick it in the bin!

I would write to the DVLA and ask why they handed out such details when it's not a criminal matter, but a civil matter. I'd certainly kick up a fuss with them.

Scott

Volvo2002 · Jun 18th, 2012, 18:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by LJD

send them a letter telling them to go forth and multiply .laugh at them and tell they they are idiots etc , its a chance to release any anger you might have etc

On some forums they have had huge laughs winding these companies up .

Got any links? Could do with a laugh

Bendolfc · Jun 18th, 2012, 18:54

Should have completely ignored it, dont have any contact with them whatsoever.

As for contact with DVLA, forget it, they are entitled to sell your details unfortunately.

Jun 18th, 2012, 18:03	#1
FossilFish Thank fossils for fuel! Last Online: Yesterday 18:14 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London	UKPC parking fine- To pay or not to pay? Well over 4 months ago I got a parking fine in Mcdonalds free parking due to my 940 wheels over marked bay, I know I will get people saying I'm not a good chap, but had my disabled mum and two wee ones with me and did park in a mostly empty car park. Anyhew got a ticket from warden, saw him approaching the car, did state my case but he wasn't having it and took pics as he walk to the motor. My mistake was I appealed, so in a sence accepted it was me driving and the letters keep coming, When I got another letter I called and they said no email was received thats when I smelt a rat, so far I have had 6 letters from UKPC and 4 from debt recovery and one from collections today...Am I worried...No! They seem to threat but they have carefully worded letters. The way they operate is they give some monies to shopping centres/shops for working on their patch. They request you to pay...unlike local authority or police which you have to pay. They get your details via request from DVLA, and write to you with correct name address so you think its legit. Have a look at this thread it gives advice that I took: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/...d.php?t=552563 They sent me a letter today stating to pay £80 within fourteen day other wise will have to pay full amount at £60!!! Also might be a good idea to speak to shops HR and tell them I will refuse to shop their until they get rid of UKPC and the like. I know they are super markets that give you two hour parking and use similar companys to enforce it.

Jun 18th, 2012, 18:16	#2
thealchemyst Master Member Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2018 20:57 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Coalville/Leicestershire	Yeah just tell them to go forth! There is nothing they can do. __________________ 1995 850 t5 glt estate purple,FK-40mm,stainless exhaust polybushed,wilwood4pot+s60r discs,mbc,019 battery,18" c30 alloys,michelin pilots,silicone hoses,braided brake lines,HID's,ipd track swaybars 25+mpg :0) @Prescott Hillclimb

Jun 18th, 2012, 18:26	#4
FossilFish Thank fossils for fuel! Last Online: Yesterday 18:14 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London	Lol You guys are nuts!

Jun 18th, 2012, 18:46	#8
LordSVS Volvo Geek Last Online: Mar 1st, 2013 20:21 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Over there	Stick it in the bin! I would write to the DVLA and ask why they handed out such details when it's not a criminal matter, but a civil matter. I'd certainly kick up a fuss with them. Scott __________________ "Minds are like parachutes. They only function when they are open." - Sir James Dewar Last edited by LordSVS; Jun 18th, 2012 at 18:48. Reason: Typo

Jun 18th, 2012, 18:22	#3
LJD I've Been Banned Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2021 18:48 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: london	send them some poo in a jiffybag

Jun 18th, 2012, 18:42	#7
LJD I've Been Banned Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2021 18:48 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: london	send them a letter telling them to go forth and multiply .laugh at them and tell they they are idiots etc , its a chance to release any anger you might have etc On some forums they have had huge laughs winding these companies up .

Jun 18th, 2012, 18:54	#10
Bendolfc Premier Member Last Online: Today 10:31 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Liverpool	Should have completely ignored it, dont have any contact with them whatsoever. As for contact with DVLA, forget it, they are entitled to sell your details unfortunately.

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