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OK so my father in law is a volunteer at his local hospital and as such is not required to pay for parking when he is there. He just needs to display a permit.
Back in December 2010 he was given a parking fine by excel claiming he didn't display a valid ticket, he spoke to the person on site who agreed this was not correct and it should be cancelled. However being it was the 25th December his manager wasn't there to speak to and he should come back another day. Which my father in law did and spoke to the manager who also confirmed the ticket would be cancelled. Shortly after he received a letter from Rossendales claiming 100 for the fine and 45 for legal costs. (no legal action has been taken)
He again spoke to the hospital and they said they would sort it out but for whatever reason never have and now are stating they wish him to deal directly with the dca instead. Moving forward he heard nothing more from Rossendales until now. Couple of months away from 6 years! The debt has been passed on to B W Legal who now state that he didn't display a valid permit and didn't appeal the fine within 28 days so the debt is now due.
I'm thinking of writing to them on his behalf and asking for the photographic proof that the permit was not displayed as this has never been forth coming. Explain that the fine should have been cancelled, and as a result wasn't required to appeal within 28 days, and also say unless they can provide evidence he disputes the debt exists and continued enforcement will be considered harassment? What's your thoughts?
OK so my father in law is a volunteer at his local hospital and as such is not required to pay for parking when he is there. He just needs to display a permit.
Back in December 2010 he was given a parking fine by excel claiming he didn't display a valid ticket, he spoke to the person on site who agreed this was not correct and it should be cancelled. However being it was the 25th December his manager wasn't there to speak to and he should come back another day. Which my father in law did and spoke to the manager who also confirmed the ticket would be cancelled. Shortly after he received a letter from Rossendales claiming 100 for the fine and 45 for legal costs. (no legal action has been taken)
He again spoke to the hospital and they said they would sort it out but for whatever reason never have and now are stating they wish him to deal directly with the dca instead. Moving forward he heard nothing more from Rossendales until now. Couple of months away from 6 years! The debt has been passed on to B W Legal who now state that he didn't display a valid permit and didn't appeal the fine within 28 days so the debt is now due.
I'm thinking of writing to them on his behalf and asking for the photographic proof that the permit was not displayed as this has never been forth coming. Explain that the fine should have been cancelled, and as a result wasn't required to appeal within 28 days, and also say unless they can provide evidence he disputes the debt exists and continued enforcement will be considered harassment? What's your thoughts?
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