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l received a letter of a fine for £80 for being in a car park for more than 3hrs - 3hrs and 32min to be exact. I have stayed in the car park for 4hrs before because l go to the the gym. It happens to be DW Sports fitness centre which is in a retail area which is never stuck for spaces and states on the website free car parking! l have never seen any signs for time limits on the car park and have been a member for two and a half years now.

I am very annoyed at this. I tried to call but its all automated and was going to appeal against it but not sure after looking at reviews about them, do I appeal against it or ignore?

Asked on 2 January 2011 by kungfu

Answered by Honest John
If it's not clearly signed you don't have to pay. Write back stating 'not cleary signed' and that you will happily see them in court.
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