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G24 Parking Fine - Do I have to pay?
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Hi, does anyone know about this company?! I parked in a carpark for an hour too long (this was a genuine mistake as I did not read the signs) and have received a fine for £60 (£40 if paid within 14 days). This is a carpark that I use a lot and have done for the last 6 years for the different shops which are on the site so I am slightly disgruntled!!!! Anyway I have just phoned the automated number and paid the £40 and then googled the company and there are loads of people saying that it is a civil matter and an invoice not a fine and therefore legally it doesn't have to be paid?! Does anyone have any further knowledge/information on this?!!!! Thank you!!! :)
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By using the car park you've entered into a legally binding contract to pay the charges which are displayed (including any penalty for over-staying). There are plenty of people who will tell you that you can't be sued but you might be unwise to believe them:
http://www.rochdaleon...alty-in-landmark-case
Chris
http://www.rochdaleon...alty-in-landmark-case
Chris
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Eddie - its only where the signage is shown to be deficient that the courts won't uphold the ticket. The company we use has very successfully won claims in the small claims court numerous times. As Chris says, it is a contractual payment for using the parking area and is enforceable in Contract Law if certain criteria are met.
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