Are Private Car Park Fines Enforceable? (UK) 

Google 'Protections of Freedom Act 2012 schedule 4' and you will see where to view the requirements.

Hi @unshakableresilience! In many circumstances private car park fines aren't enforceable, but you could be taken to a small claims court if it isn't paid. You could get in touch with them first to understand the fine, then go from there. This article can shed more light on the matter: moneynerd.co.uk/private-car-park-fines-enforceable/ Hope this helps!

@@MoneyNerd can you please help me I received another letter of me going into a bus lane in April. This has been issued by the council (different from the private parking fine). The issue is I never received the PCN. I am not disputing from paying but isn’t it fair I didn’t even get the PCN ? Please help

Hey @unshakableresilience, you can appeal against a PCN if it's not served within 14 days. This article can give you an idea of what to do next: moneynerd.co.uk/how-long-pcn-issued-after-offence/

@@MoneyNerd okay so it has come to light that I have made an error of not updating the V5 log book of my current address. I genuinely thought it would be updated automatically as you update the driving license. Therefore it’s possible for the initial PCN to have gone to my former address. Given that it is my error do I have any grounds to appeal. Worries that I will get into even more trouble for this error and incur an even higher fine

While it's true that the fine increases if you don't pay on time (after 28 days), there's still a chance to challenge it due to the PCN not being delivered to the right address. Here's an article that provides more detail: moneynerd.co.uk/council-and-police-fines/penalty-charge-notice/

If you're trying to say you can't get a ccj from a private parking firm then you're sadly very much mistaken.

I had that from Debt Recovery Plus it suddenly jumped from £130 to £170, however after a heated discussion DRP reduced it back

yes and it says in car park up to 100 pound

So called debt recovery fees that haven't actually been incurred. They're usually struck down if it gets to court.

@@stu2418 thanks for your reply, I am more than willing to put my evidence before a Magistrate I still have the ticket I purchased ,the machine failed to accept my registration

Clearly you appear to be one of those not in the 'know' as you put it.

​@@stu2418 How am I not in the know then clown? What is enforceable with car park fines? Those who pay every car park fee are mindless zombies. Are you a mindless zombie, or can you think for yourself?