

Parking charge notice - date of letter vs date of receipt
The Issue
Like many of you, I have experienced the frustration and injustice of receiving a parking fine letter that appears to have been conveniently backdated. The letter arrives outside the 14-day time limit but is dated as though it was sent within this period. It seems to be a common pattern with these parking companies. Without a date stamp on the envelope, there's no way for us to prove when they actually posted it to justify when we actually received it.
This practice is not only unfair but also undermines trust in our system. It leaves us feeling helpless and wronged without any means to contest these fines effectively.
First class letters are delivered one day after they’re dispatched. Second class letters are delivered 2-3 days after they’re dispatched. Yet, letters from parking companies seem to arrive much later (sometimes weeks) falling outside the 14 day limit which begs the question of whether it was posted within this 14 day period and was it actually possible to receive it within this 14 day period?
We are calling for a change in this process. We demand that parking fine companies be required by law to provide proof of postage date when they send out their fines or even post it via recorded delivery. Any method which proves it was actually sent on the date they claim! This will ensure transparency and fairness in their operations.
By signing this petition, you are standing up against an unjust system and advocating for fair practices from parking fine companies. Let's put an end to backdated letters and bring about accountability in issuing parking fines! Please sign this petition today.
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The Issue
Like many of you, I have experienced the frustration and injustice of receiving a parking fine letter that appears to have been conveniently backdated. The letter arrives outside the 14-day time limit but is dated as though it was sent within this period. It seems to be a common pattern with these parking companies. Without a date stamp on the envelope, there's no way for us to prove when they actually posted it to justify when we actually received it.
This practice is not only unfair but also undermines trust in our system. It leaves us feeling helpless and wronged without any means to contest these fines effectively.
First class letters are delivered one day after they’re dispatched. Second class letters are delivered 2-3 days after they’re dispatched. Yet, letters from parking companies seem to arrive much later (sometimes weeks) falling outside the 14 day limit which begs the question of whether it was posted within this 14 day period and was it actually possible to receive it within this 14 day period?
We are calling for a change in this process. We demand that parking fine companies be required by law to provide proof of postage date when they send out their fines or even post it via recorded delivery. Any method which proves it was actually sent on the date they claim! This will ensure transparency and fairness in their operations.
By signing this petition, you are standing up against an unjust system and advocating for fair practices from parking fine companies. Let's put an end to backdated letters and bring about accountability in issuing parking fines! Please sign this petition today.
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Petition created on 21 February 2024