I parked at a place in the Lakes back in September which was controlled by number recognition cameras. On return to the car, I tried to pay but the card machine wasn’t working and I had no cash, so left.
2 days shy of a month later I got a parking charge of £50 or £30 paid within 14 days. I emailed to say their card machine wasn’t working but my appeal was rejected on the basis that “clear signage” Says I can pay online within 48 hours. Needless to say,I didn’t see that as we were rushing to get the wee girl home.
As a private notice, can I ignore it? And should it have arrived with me within 14 days? I’d happily donate the original amount (let’s say double) to the NT whose car park I think it was, but am loathed to pay now £50 to this company (Park With Ease). What say STW?