| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Park Direct Ealing Broadway- has anyone succesfully ignored their fines? | |
| Posted by: | Colin Izzard | |
| Date/Time: | 10/06/10 20:49:00 |
| I trust you will not have to pay in the long term for this episode. These demands are effectively unenforceable but as with the sort of terrifying reminders issued by power suppliers at the drop of a hat, they all rely on people not knowing enough and paying up to remove the problem and fear. This is why the rogues are so quick to clamp on some sites as it does force the issue somewhat. As to the bailiff, apart from certain controlled circumstances, Bailiffs can not always get any result unless there is a court judgment and orders to back it up. One thing we all often seem to forget is that most people who are businesses that commission these parking management firms all rely on trade. We as aggrieved consumers can choke that trade by refusing to give them custom. If we communicate effectively we can persuade others to join us. Imagine the shock effect to Morrison's regional management if the people of Acton boycotted the store for a planned day of action. If trading went down by as little as 30% the effect would be very quick action on their behalf - I actually like Morrisons as a store apart from this issue - and they might feel the need to terminate the parking contract. That does leave some businesses then at the risk of inconsiderate or unaware motorists abusing their parking facility but that would drive them ultimately to consider more effective solutions. It is my belief that this parasitic parking management industry has expanded on the basis of leave us to handle the issue for you at minimum cost to you, remembering that business time includes manpower costs. The Home Office held a consultation on related issues in 2009 intended to inform the Police and Security Bill. I look forward to seeing results and long term action from this. |