Can I Appeal A Parking Ticket?

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Since the days of legalisation in 1990's the parking control were given to the local councils from the police who has led to a sharp increase in the amount of parking ticket issued to motorists. This in turn has lead to a high increment in parking ticket appeal from the common people.

Certain people claim the fact that the reason for huge increase in parking ticket appeals is because of the Local Authorities and the subcontractors collect the parking fines for getting more and more revenues rather than in reality collecting the parking fines for increasing transport revenues. Thus this is the theory behind spontaneous increase in parking ticket issue for years and years.

So many reasons set up for the recent increase in appeal of parking fines. Lately the pay up price for parking fine has shot up to 120 pounds with certain motorists for fulfilling their parking ticket's price.

It is a good idea to appeal against the parking ticket issued against you specially if you think it was an unfair decision. While 50% chance anyways remains with the motorists for winning the appeal, it might also happen that the local council representatives do not even show up for the hearing.

If however nobody was given parking ticket then there would be chaos and confusion in the high street. Local council would have smaller budgets and hence the council tax would have to double to pay for services.

Though this is the theory of parking ticket issuance and the subsequent payment of parking fines for breaking the law, the reality however is centered around traffic wardens pressurized to issue more tickets in order to collect more revenue locally.

Thus, for a motorist who is thinking of parking on public road or in a public parking, the first advice would be to look out for any signs or street markings that might be present nearby. If you are unsure about the place, the second suggestion would be not to park there since it is not worth taking the risk of getting a huge parking fine and having to appeal for the same.

Writing a simple and basic letter to the local council is all there is to appealing a parking ticket, which is otherwise thought to be a hard task. Infact, so much so, that 90% of all drivers go ahead by paying the fine instead of appealing.

Is it really so much of a hassle? Drafting a short mail that can save 30 - 120 pounds from your pocket? Drivers do not know how easy it is to write this letter and that is where the problem is. There are countless sites that tell you about the entire process and also offer appeal templates. Moreover, there exist many sites who would actually draft the letter for you.

To make the parking approach successful you need to provide evidence that the ticket issued is legally invalid. For example, photographs showing evidence that the incident didn't even occur are essential. These would include showing there were no signs or markings showing it was a no parking zone. With almost two thirds of parking tickets being issued illegally, there is a high chance of success.

Besides utilitzing this technique of photographic evidence, you can also apply technical assistance. Common technicalities include the things written on the parking ticket. For instance if the ticket says you were parked in Smith Street when in fact you were parked in smith road, then you can simply argue that the incident didn't even occur thus automatically having the appeal granted.

A relatively new phenomenon is parking tickets issued from private parking ticket companies. Under these companies you get similar ticket as the warden gives you but it will say something distinctive from the original and legal issued one as "Parking Charge Notice pay within 14 days for a reduced rate. Non payment will result in us contacting the D.V.L.A. for your details."

But these private parking tickets are not even legal. The appeal for a legal parking ticket is rejected when one usually writes for them. The reason that it is not worth trying to legally appeal them is that they are legally just invoices - not tickets. You do not have to pay them.

To make my point more clear, Euro Car Parks for example have never taken anyone to court for non payment of parking fines.

If a company did take you to court over non payment of parking fines then they would have to prove you as a registered keeper party to any contract (when you enter their car park you enter in to a contract). They would need to prove you were driving the car at that time. But even if they could prove that you were driving the car at the given time, then they would only be entitled to an extra 2 pounds for an hours parking.

To conclude one should not pay attention to any private parking company issuing illegal tickets. Ignore them or simply do not pay even if they send you 3 or 4 time threatening letters.

Thus, as a conclusion it can be said that you have a good chance of winning your appeal against unfair parking charges and you must never pay fines without trying. Visit the website below for help and advice.

SOURCE : http://goarticles.com/article/Can-I-Appeal-A-Parking-Ticket/5479931/