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Private parking charge Thorpe and Co solicitors, North Yorkshire
DIR By: Gcdm
Date: February 18, 2025, 6:58 am
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Whilst working in a branded works vehicle, council, I had to
attend to an incident. There was no public parking available and
not wanting to violate highways controlled traffic markings
(double yellow lines/loading bans) I parked in a back street
area with five or six spaces. There was one other vehicle there
and I was literally there for less than 6 minutes.
This happened in September 2024 and I have received, via the
fleet manager, a notice on 30th January 2025 for a fine of £200.
The was a small sign I did not notice and I feel that prove is
high for such a short duration visit.
Is there anything I can do?
Pictures of letter available if required…
Many thanks in advance.
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#Post#: 58715--------------------------------------------------
Re: Private parking charge Thorpe and Co solicitors, North
Yorkshire
DIR By: DWMB2
Date: February 18, 2025, 7:42 am
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> Is there anything I can do?
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The letter you have showed us is addressed to the council
(presumably your employer?). Do you have permission to act on
their behalf?
At present if it is addressed to them it is for them to handle,
which may present issues.
#Post#: 58718--------------------------------------------------
Re: Private parking charge Thorpe and Co solicitors, North
Yorkshire
DIR By: Gcdm
Date: February 18, 2025, 7:58 am
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I have accepted responsibility for this incident.
I am now the liable party…
(Ps. Thanks for the rapid response)
#Post#: 58720--------------------------------------------------
Re: Private parking charge Thorpe and Co solicitors, North
Yorkshire
DIR By: DWMB2
Date: February 18, 2025, 8:06 am
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Can you please confirm what you mean by the above?
Exactly what correspondence has been sent to the solicitors, and
by whom?
#Post#: 58721--------------------------------------------------
Re: Private parking charge Thorpe and Co solicitors, North
Yorkshire
DIR By: Gcdm
Date: February 18, 2025, 8:08 am
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I was in control of the car during the time period, I was
working, and they have passed the responsibility to me to deal
with it.
#Post#: 58722--------------------------------------------------
Re: Private parking charge Thorpe and Co solicitors, North
Yorkshire
DIR By: Gcdm
Date: February 18, 2025, 8:12 am
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They have passed my details to them and my address as I have
accepted responsibility for this.
I accept I parked there for a matter of 5 to 6 mins whilst
performing my duties.
I’m mainly enquiring if I should engage with them directly to
appeal to their better nature and explain I was working and
parked for the minimal amount of time.
#Post#: 58725--------------------------------------------------
Re: Private parking charge Thorpe and Co solicitors, North
Yorkshire
DIR By: DWMB2
Date: February 18, 2025, 8:17 am
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What exactly did the council say when passing on your details?
I'm not deliberately labouring the point but we need to know
exactly what capacity you are being pursued in. At present all
we've seen is a letter addressed to someone else (the council).
#Post#: 58726--------------------------------------------------
Re: Private parking charge Thorpe and Co solicitors, North
Yorkshire
DIR By: Gcdm
Date: February 18, 2025, 8:19 am
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I’m not sure.
Just that the fleet manager is aware I would be taking
responsibility for this incident
I was in the vehicle and chose where it would be while it was in
their property.
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Re: Private parking charge Thorpe and Co solicitors, North
Yorkshire
DIR By: DWMB2
Date: February 18, 2025, 11:01 am
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There are a few angles on which this can potentially be
challenged (the ridiculous amount of £200 for starters) but at
present it seems the company haven't contacted you directly, is
that the case?
#Post#: 58765--------------------------------------------------
Re: Private parking charge Thorpe and Co solicitors, North
Yorkshire
DIR By: Gcdm
Date: February 18, 2025, 11:15 am
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They contacted the council fleet manager who then, via my boss
confirmed it was me driving and have asked(and I’ve accepted) I
was the driver therefore responsible. I was advised by a
colleague to check on here for advice.
I think it’s going to be taken as a given that I will be
responsible for the situation and sorting it out.
Should I contact them directly to solicitor’s company to address
the situation around the fine/invoice?
Highlight the fact I parked for an exceedingly short period of
time and as for a dismissal or at least reduction of the fee as
I was acting in my council employee capacity but was wrong to
park in their space?
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