I refer to a question from AR and your response as I have a similar question. On 9th August, I met a friend for breakfast at 8am at McDonald's on the A12 at Boreham Interchange near Chelmsford. Unbeknownst to me there is a 90 minute time limit on the length of stay at this particular venue, and although there is a notice to this effect, I did not look for any such signs as I did not expect there to be any restrictions. After all, it is a restaurant with its own car park. Eight days later, I received a parking fine for £50 from MET Parking Services as I had stayed over the 90 minutes. The charge notice included threats of an increased fine and Bailiff and County Court action should the fine not be paid by a certain date. I subsequently wrote to and emailed McDonald's head office on several occasions explaining that I was only eating and drinking in their restaurant and not knowingly abusing any regulations, but their Customer Services Department would not consider my situation, saying that I had contravened their parking regulations. I reluctantly paid the fine, as I was not sure of my grounds on a legal basis, but feel very angry and upset by their uncaring attitude. The bottom line here is that my "reward" for spending money in their restaurant is a £50 fine. Is there any more I can do to get my money refunded?