Euro Car Parks POFA Failure. 5 Defects Found and PCN Cancelled
Five defects found on a single Euro Car Parks notice: late NTK, missing POFA declaration, inadequate signage, and more. One of the highest defect counts seen.
By Parking Mate UK
Euro Car Parks PCN Cancelled. 5 Legal Defects Identified
A motorist received a parking charge notice from Euro Car Parks at a retail park in Leeds. The charge was 100 pounds for allegedly parking without a valid permit. The motorist used Parking Mate UK to check the notice before paying.
What Parking Mate UK Found
Parking Mate UK identified five separate legal defects. This was one of the highest defect counts seen on a single notice.
- Late Notice to Keeper The NTK was dated 16 days after the alleged contravention, exceeding the 14-day statutory deadline under POFA 2012 Schedule 4.
- Missing POFA Declaration The notice did not contain the required keeper liability statement. Without this, Euro Car Parks cannot enforce the charge against the registered keeper.
- Inadequate Signage Photos provided by the motorist showed that the primary entrance sign was partially covered by vegetation and the permit requirements were stated in small text at the bottom of a large information board.
- No Parking Period Stated The notice stated the date of the contravention but did not state what time the vehicle was observed or how long it was parked.
- Incomplete Evidence The ANPR entry photograph showed a partial plate capture and the exit photograph was missing entirely.
The Result
A comprehensive appeal letter was generated citing all five defects with specific references to POFA 2012 and the BPA Code of Practice. The appeal was submitted directly to Euro Car Parks.
Euro Car Parks cancelled the charge within 21 days.
The motorist saved 100 pounds.
Key Takeaways
- Euro Car Parks issues approximately 5,751 parking charges per day, making them one of the top 3 operators by volume.
- Multiple defects significantly strengthen an appeal. Even if one ground is weak, having 4-5 alternative grounds makes it very difficult for the operator to defend.
- Always provide photos of signage if possible. Signage defects combined with POFA failures create a very strong case.
Check Your Euro Car Parks Ticket
Received a parking charge from Euro Car Parks? Upload it for assessment with Parking Mate UK. Euro Car Parks is a BPA member and appeals go through POPLA.