Parking Charge Notice Timing

[BenDToy]

I received a PCN for parking on private land (previously free, but I didn't realise!).
It must have been picked up on a camera because there was no ticket issued. The Notice to keeper makes no reference to a Notice to Driver being issued.
I read in a couple of places that this notice should have been issued within 15 days of the incident. This wasn't, and the dates on the document confirm this.
I plan to appeal on this basis.
Is anyone able to confirm (or refute) this timing requirement? It is apparently in the Protection of Freedoms Act, but I have looked and the legalese does not help me to understand it properly. They are demanding £100 now and making threats about debt recovery, court proceedings and damage to any credit rating. Unbelievable!!!
Thanks for any help on offer. I hope others may benefit from the answer.

[jno]

sounds scammy to me This may be useful

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/reclaim/private-parking-tickets

[emeritus]

Some advice here on Appealing if it helps

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/parking-driving-transport/parking-driving-transport/appealing-parking-tickets/appealing-a-parking-ticket/

[BenDToy]

Thanks jno - that was my first source of this information.

Quote - the Notice to Keeper should be sent within 15 days of the alleged parking offence - Unquote

If it goes to court I have some reservations about relying on Martin Lewis to swing the case my way!! So I was looking for another opinion.

[emeritus]

The legislation you refer to contains the following. So you may be able to appeal on that basis. I assume it is a camera that has recorded the parking as no ticket issued.

Where a contravention is detected remotely (such as by cameras), the
landholder may request registered keeper data from the DVLA
immediately and must write to the registered keeper within 14 days
seeking details of the driver or payment of the parking charge

[emeritus]

Page 12 of this document

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/9155/guidance-unpaid-parking-charges.pdf

[TWR]

Ben, was the Parking sign visible? go back and see what rules regards the Tickets state. check your ticket thoroughly, are the details correct? If not scan and print the ticket for reference.

[BenDToy]

Brilliant answers everyone - vey helpful. I have lodged an appeal on the basis that the PCN does not comply with the Protection of Freedoms Act without specifying the details. Let's wait and see!! Thanks to all - much obliged.

[jno]

good luck!

[BenDToy]

Thanks for all responses. The good news is that I stood my ground (for a month!!) and I heard yesterday that "this notice has been cancelled"!
I exchanged letters and emails with the parking enforcers (Civil Enforcement Ltd) and after about 4 or 5 they finally gave up.