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Mon 11 Apr 2011 20:48

General: - Civil Parking Charge Notice - scott1s

Been on the receiving end of one today. However can't deny it was me and it is in fact correct. I was there. That said - I am dubious as to the legality of this (particularly so under Scottish law . . . . . . . . . . . . ) It's done by an outfit called Athena ANPR Ltd and photographs of my entry and exit are provided

However before I admit my guilt, am I correct in the above or should I just stump up and shut up . . . . . . . .

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Mon 11 Apr 2011 21:34

General: - Civil Parking Charge Notice - FP

Depends if you think the sum they are inviting you to pay seems like value for money to you.

They can't fine you, they can't charge you a penalty; all they can do is ask you to pay a sum of money for breaking a contract you have supposedly entered into. Dubious at best.

See the many other threads on this topic - it's been done to death. The usual advice is to ignore any and every communication from the outfit concerned. If you really feel you owe them anything, send them a tenner to cover any inconvenience you have caused. They'll probably send it back.

Athena exists to make money for its clients: tinyurl.com/6cqqm3j

You may like to read this thread about Athena on MoneySavingExpert: tinyurl.com/63b35ly

Edited by ChrisPeugeot on 11/04/2011 at 21:35

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