Overview
- Private parking notices from firms not in the British Parking Association or Independent Parking Committee can be ignored because they cannot obtain DVLA keeper data to pursue payment.
- If the operator is accredited, motorists should file an appeal with evidence such as photos of unclear signage or proof of illness or breakdown.
- Grounds to challenge include poor or missing signs, charges above £100, or documented extenuating circumstances.
- Tickets issued by local councils or police are statutory penalties that typically require payment.
- Which? also highlights next steps for accredited cases, including appeals to POPLA within 28 days for BPA members or to the Independent Appeals Service within 21 days for IPC members.