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#Post#: 111583--------------------------------------------------
ParkingEye PCN – John Radcliffe Hospital (Acc. & Emergency
visit, restricted hospital bay)
DIR By: Riz101
Date: February 28, 2026, 5:55 pm
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Hello all,
I’m seeking advice as the registered keeper regarding a
ParkingEye Parking Charge Notice relating to John Radcliffe
Hospital, Oxford.
Key details:
Operator: ParkingEye Ltd
Location stated: John Radcliffe Hospital – Arterial Road, Oxford
Date of alleged event: 06/01/2026 – 07/01/2026
ANPR times:
Entry: 21:3x
Exit: 02:3x
PCN amount: £100
Appeal window: Missed
Current position: ParkingEye now assert keeper liability under
POFA
Context
This PCN relates to a late-night emergency hospital visit.
The driver had to urgently attend A&E, and the vehicle was left
in a corner bay adjacent to the emergency department.
The understanding is that this bay is not part of the public
pay-and-display car park, and appears to be intended for
hospital use rather than general public parking. The public
parking facilities are located on a different road,
approximately a 10-minute walk away.
Given the late hour and urgent situation, the driver used this
location believing it to be the only practical option at the
time. The vehicle did not obstruct hospital operations or other
vehicles, particularly given the overnight timing.
ParkingEye’s allegation appears to rely solely on ANPR
entry/exit timestamps (the evidence in the first letter is very
dark and appears to be taken at entry/exit somewhere as it
appears the car lights are on and it is not at the point where
the car was parked), rather than evidence that the vehicle was
parked in:
a public parking area subject to payment, or
a location where ParkingEye had authority to offer parking
contracts to members of the public, or
an area with clear and prominent signage communicating
contractual terms
I have not identified the driver at any stage and am dealing
with this solely as the registered keeper.
My understanding / confirmation sought
My understanding is that no harm has been done by not responding
to ParkingEye so far, and that the correct approach is to wait
unless and until one of the following is received:
A Letter Before Claim / Letter of Claim, or
A County Court Claim Form from the CCBC
Until then, my assumption is that there is no obligation to
respond, and that this does not weaken any future defence.
I would appreciate confirmation from experienced members that
this understanding is correct.
Points I would appreciate guidance on
Whether ParkingEye can form a contract in a restricted or
hospital-only bay
Reliance on ANPR entry/exit times rather than parking in a
managed public car park
Any hospital-specific defence points commonly relied upon
What evidence should be gathered now, should this proceed
No Letter Before Claim or court papers have been received at
this stage.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
#Post#: 111584--------------------------------------------------
Re: ParkingEye PCN – John Radcliffe Hospital (Acc. &
Emergency visit, restricted hospital bay)
DIR By: Abi90
Date: February 28, 2026, 6:05 pm
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Hi,
For private parking tickets, please go to the thread on money
saving expert. See link. make sure to read NEWBIES thread first.
HTML https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/64350585/#Comment_64350585
Go get them and all the best!
#Post#: 111597--------------------------------------------------
Re: ParkingEye PCN – John Radcliffe Hospital (Acc. &
Emergency visit, restricted hospital bay)
DIR By: InterCity125
Date: March 1, 2026, 2:26 am
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Please post up the original PCN - redact only personal info -
show both sides.
Of late, some PE NtK's have been non-PoFA compliant so they may
not have the option of keeper liability.
#Post#: 111604--------------------------------------------------
Re: ParkingEye PCN – John Radcliffe Hospital (Acc. &
Emergency visit, restricted hospital bay)
DIR By: ixxy
Date: March 1, 2026, 3:14 am
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To answer your points.
1. Yes generally they can, there can be talk of forbidding
signage which doesn't allow a contract to be formed but you'd
have to argue that in court, its not a slam dunk.
2. Thats how all ANPR enforcement works, its a well established
principle and youd turn the whole industry on its head if you
managed to use that as a defence.
3. You could try talking to PALS, see if they can get it
cancelled.
4. Evidence would be the NTK, photos of the signs, proof of the
medical emergency etc.
I wouldn't rely on the NTK not being POFA compliant unless it
was clearly issued out of time, deemed delivered ore than 14
working days after the event.
Most likely this will go to claim stage and get dropped if you
defend it. Might not though and ultimately the driver parked
where they shouldn't have done. Theres othung unusual in your
case to suggest a slam dunk defence. Hospitals are busy 24 hr
places and no one goes there for fun, most people are stressed
and there usually aren't enough parking spaces (although at tne
time the driver was there probably ot a defence point in this
case). This is why they have enforcement (and to make money for
the hospital obviously).
Engaging earlier in the process is usually advisable, shows
engagement and theres some chance to get it cancelled, but it's
not a big deal if you didn't.
#Post#: 115633--------------------------------------------------
Re: ParkingEye PCN – John Radcliffe Hospital (Acc. &
Emergency visit, restricted hospital bay)
DIR By: Riz101
Date: April 11, 2026, 7:02 pm
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Thanks all, a contact with PALS and explaining the situation
helped, they cancelled the charge. Many thanks for the support.
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