Guides

Know the rules they play by.

Written from the legislation and the industry's own code, with links to every source. General information, not legal advice.

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How to appeal a private parking charge

How to appeal a private Parking Charge Notice in the UK: deadlines, keeper liability, the grounds that work, and what happens at POPLA or the IAS.

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Is my parking ticket enforceable? POFA explained

When can a private parking firm make the keeper pay? POFA 2012 explained: the 14-day and 56-day windows, deemed delivery and Notice to Keeper wording.

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POPLA appeal guide

How to appeal to POPLA after a private parking company rejects your appeal: the 28-day deadline, the verification code, evidence and what to expect.

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IAS appeal guide

How the Independent Appeals Service (IAS) works for IPC parking operators: deadlines, standard and non-standard appeals, and how decisions bind the operator.

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Council PCN: challenges and formal representations

How to challenge a council PCN in England and Wales: informal challenges, the Notice to Owner, formal representations, the 56-day rule and free tribunals.

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Debt collector letters and Letters of Claim

Debt collector letters or a Letter of Claim for a parking charge? Your rights under the Pre-Action Protocol, and why you must never ignore a court claim.

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