Napier Parking – Should I Pay or Appeal?
Have you received a Napier Parking fine and are unsure if you should pay or appeal? You’re at the right spot.
Each month, over 130,000 people dealing with fines and parking tickets visit our website seeking advice. Believe it or not, the DVLA reports that over 11 million parking tickets were issued last year, which is up by 29% year on year1, so you’re not alone.
In this article, we’ll give you clear, easy-to-understand information on:
- Who Napier Parking is.
- If Napier Parking fines must be paid.
- How to appeal a Napier Parking fine.
- Tips on avoiding Napier Parking fines.
- The possible outcomes of not paying a Napier Parking fine.
We know how troubling a private parking fine can be. But don’t worry; we have a lot of helpful tips and examples to guide you through this process.
So sit back, take a deep breath, and let’s dive into the world of Napier Parking fines – to pay or appeal?
Not sure what to write in your parking appeal?
You don’t need to start with a blank page.
We’ve created a free parking ticket appeal letter template that gives you a clear structure to follow.
Free editable parking appeal letter template from MoneyNerd.
Do you have to pay a Napier parking ticket?
It depends. You may have to pay if you get a Napier parking ticket because you didn’t follow their rules. But you should check the following first:
- Are the details on the parking ticket correct?
- Were you given a grace period when returning to your car before the ticket was given?
- Was there a reason you couldn’t get to your car in time?
You could challenge a Napier parking fine if any of the above apply.
Can you ignore a parking fine?
No. Don’t ignore a Napier parking fine because the operator may pass your details to a debt collection agency. But first, they’ll send you lots of payment reminders.
If you continue to ignore the fine, or correspondence from the operator and the debt collector, Napier Parking could start legal proceedings. You’d have to attend a court hearing if you continue to ignore the parking fine.
The result? You’d get a County Court Judgement (CCJ) recorded on your credit history, affecting your future borrowing.
My best advice is to appeal or pay a Napier parking fine. You should not ignore things, or you could end up paying more than the initial fine.
That said, there are some exceptions where you might be able to do nothing about the parking ticket and get away with it.
I was recently featured in The Sun about parking tickets, where I encouraged everyone to check whether the ticket was issued by a member of a trade association. If they aren’t, then they probably can’t get your details from the DVLA to pursue you.
What’s Included in the Free Appeal Template
A clear structure
The template gives you a simple framework for putting your parking appeal together, so you don’t have to work out what to write from scratch.
What you’ll add
- Your parking charge details
- Why you’re appealing
- Any relevant evidence
- What you want the parking company to do
Easy to adapt
Just replace the sections in [square brackets] with the details of your own situation and edit the wording where needed.
You’ll get the template by email so you can save it, edit it and use it when you’re ready.
Free parking appeal letter template from MoneyNerd.
Are parking fines on private property enforceable?
A parking ticket issued on private land is not enforceable when first issued. But the operator could take you to court when you refuse to pay or appeal a ticket. If Napier wins the case, you must pay.
In short, a parking ticket on private land is enforceable when a court orders you to pay!
POPLA is working hard to address issues that cause unfair parking fees. Main issues are often with technology and third-party ticket issuers.2
Do they follow a Code of Practice?
Yes. Napier parking is a member of BPA and, therefore, should follow the rules set out in their Code of Practice. If a ticket is issued incorrectly because an attendant or details are incorrectly recorded by an ANPR system. Something that happens all too often!
My advice? Find out if the ticket was issued correctly according to BPA guidelines before you pay it. But don’t ignore the parking fine because it could get expensive if you do!
Feel more confident before you send your appeal
Writing a parking appeal can be difficult when you’re not sure what to include or how to structure it.
Our free template gives you a clear starting point, helping you:
- Set out what happened clearly
- Explain why you’re disputing the charge
- Include the important details
- Avoid starting from a blank page
Simply adapt the template to your own circumstances before sending it.
Free parking appeal letter template from MoneyNerd.
How do you appeal a Napier parking fine?
You can appeal a Napier parking fine if you feel the charge is unfair or the ticket is incorrect. You have 21 days to lodge your appeal with the operator. As soon as you do, it prevents Napier Parking from taking the matter further.
You must provide the following information when you appeal a Napier parking fine:
- Parking charge number
- Vehicle registration details
You must fill out a Liability Transfer form if you weren’t the driver when the parking ticket was issued. You can do this online.
To help you understand the process of appeal better, please check out the table below.
| Process: | Steps you should take: |
|---|---|
| When you receive the ticket… | You should gather as much evidence as you can to support your appeal claim and prove that the ticket was unfairly issued. |
| If you were given the ticket in person/attached to your car… | You must make an informal appeal (sent to the local authority/council that issued the PCN) within 14 days. This should be a letter with the evidence proving why the ticket was incorrectly given. |
| If it was posted to you… | You will be given 21 days to submit an informal appeal (from the day you received the letter). Your informal appeal should be a letter with the evidence proving why the ticket was incorrectly given. |
| If the informal appeal is rejected… | You will receive a Notice to Owner and will have 28 days to respond to this with a formal appeal. You can conduct the formal appeal online or via paper form. The Traffic Penalty Tribunal can send you one of these forms. |
| If the formal appeal is rejected… | You will receive a Notice of Rejection. From here, you are free to challenge the council’s verdict at an independent tribunal. |
| If the independent tribunal disagrees with your appeal… | You should pay the ticket within 28 days of the tribunal rejecting your appeal. If you don’t, the fine will be increased by 50%. If you don’t have the money to pay the fine, you should contact Citizens Advice or another debt charity. |
What happens when you don’t pay?
As mentioned, Napier Parking will chase you by sending you payment reminders. When you don’t respond or pay on time, the operator may pass the details onto a debt collection agency.
The operator could start legal proceedings to recover the debt if the parking ticket is still unpaid.
Note: Private operators cannot legally demand you pay a parking ticket you got on private land. Only a judge can order you to pay.
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Is there a grace period?
Yes. Accredited private operators should allow you a 10-minute grace period when you return to your car. In short, a parking ticket should not be issued until the 10 minutes are up. The parking ticket should be cancelled if it is!
Note: If your car is not correctly parked in designated bays, or you didn’t buy a ticket, you won’t be given a grace period. You’ll be issued a parking ticket straight away!
Could you get a CCJ for a parking fine?
No. You won’t get a CCJ for a Napier parking ticket. But you could if you don’t pay and ignore the fine, which goes to court. If the operator wins the case, a court could order you to pay, and you could receive a County Court Judgement against you.
Note: A County Court Judgement (CCJ) stays on your credit history for up to 6 years!
Ready to appeal your parking ticket?
Don’t start with a blank page.
Get our free parking ticket appeal letter template and use it as the starting point for your response.
Add the details of your parking charge, explain why you’re appealing and adapt the wording to your circumstances.
We’ll send the template straight to your email.
Free parking appeal letter template from MoneyNerd.
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