Parkrite Dispute.

Toyotafanboi · 30-10-2013 12:50pm #1

Sorry, second motoring mishap thread by me in a week.

So, around two weeks ago, we recieve a letter in the post saying that due to not paying our original parking pine (€40) within the 28 day period, the fine had increased.

we thought this very unusual because we never got a ticket on the car, ever. nor never got an initial letter of any sort in the post either.

so we went to our local council office who issued the fine to see what the story was. turns out they had a photo of the car from the rear, parked with 2 wheels up on the footpath with the engine on (steam from exhaust visible) and my mother inside. my mother remembers the situation and said there was never a ticked put on the car, nor does she remember ever seeing the parking inspector. now, as the car was "parked" somewhat inconsiderately, we have no real issue with paying the basic fine given the circumstance.

We wrote to parkrite explaining the above and they replied the are adamant we should be paying "non payment fines" and all sorts. is it true that they don't need to actually give you a physical slip of paper anymore and that they can just photograph you and that is enough?

do we have a leg to stand on to dispute to just pay the original fee? what would happen if we just never pay?

Anan1 · 30-10-2013 12:55pm

It seems to me that your two choices are to appeal it or to fight it in court. Are they claiming to have left a ticket on the car and/or sent you a bill? How much do they want now?

Toyotafanboi · 30-10-2013 1:00pm

Anan1 wrote: »

It seems to me that your two choices are to appeal it or to fight it in court. Are they claiming to have left a ticket on the car and/or sent you a bill? How much do they want now?

thats the thing. will it ever go to court?

no, they are saying that a photo taken by the inspector is enough to "convict" us and that we have to pay the late fees. which is very inconsistent because how would we/ anyone be able to avoid late fees if we never receive an initial fine. the fee's are now €60 or €80 i can't remember. not the fine of the century but the principle of the matter is much more important.

Anan1 · 30-10-2013 1:14pm

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

thats the thing. will it ever go to court?

You can be sure of it if you don't pay or appeal a council ticket.

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

no, they are saying that a photo taken by the inspector is enough to "convict" us and that we have to pay the late fees. which is very inconsistent because how would we/ anyone be able to avoid late fees if we never receive an initial fine. the fee's are now €60 or €80 i can't remember. not the fine of the century but the principle of the matter is much more important.

I think what it really comes down to is telling the judge and hoping that (s)he believes you. It might work, but it might get you a bigger fine and you're down the time too.
I take it you've already appealed it and had your appeal turned down? If it's any help, that happened to me with DLRCOCO and I appealed the appeal and won.

Anan1 · 30-10-2013 1:50pm

mullingar wrote: »

Only the county council/Garda can issue legal parking fines. Who issued the ticket?

If it was from a private company on their own parking ticket, its kindling for the fire........

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Post 1, line 4.

mullingar · 30-10-2013 1:51pm

Only the county council/Garda can issue legal parking fines. Who issued the ticket?

If it was from a private company on their own parking ticket, its kindling for the fire........

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mullingar · 30-10-2013 1:53pm

@OP.

Parkrite are a private company, how are they involved? Are they sub-contracted by the county council (unusual)?

joeguevara · 30-10-2013 1:53pm

mullingar wrote: »

Only the county council/Garda can issue legal parking fines. Who issued the ticket?

If it was from a private company on their own parking ticket, its kindling for the fire........

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Local council issued the fine. It is in post 1 line 4.

Anan1 · 30-10-2013 1:54pm

That's weird, my answer to mullingar's post is above his post rather than below it!

mullingar wrote: »

@OP.

Parkrite are a private company, how are they involved? Are they sub-contracted by the county council (unusual)?

AFAIK the councils are subcontracting out parking services more and more. Dún Laoghaire Rathdown use APCOA, for example.

mullingar · 30-10-2013 1:56pm

Yeah, I just seen that:

Successful retention of the management of on street services for Dublin City

We are delighted to announce that we have recently retained the contract for the management of on street enforcement service for Dublin City Council for an additional 5 years. We have been running this contract for the last 7 years for Dublin City Council and our delighted to continuing this relationship with the Council. This is the single largest out sourcing contractor in our sector.

http://www.parkrite.ie/news.html

Parkrite Dispute.

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