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How can I appeal a parking ticket?

I have received a letter today regarding a parking infringement. The notice says I have parked in a disabled parking bay at a shopping centre. However, I have never visited this place and on the day in question my car was parked in my drive all day -and I can prove it! What should I do?

Asked on 28 February 2014 by brynberian

Answered by Honest John
Tell them they have made an ANPR mistake and if they pursue this any further you will account for all your time and costs in defending their fraudulent accusation and will sue for the return of these costs using the small claims track of the county court.

Also write to the DVLA demanding an explanation as to why it released your date protected details illegally to these people because they cannot have shown 'just cause' for obtaining them. Law here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/private-parking-penalties/
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