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Private Parking Charge Challenge Letter Template
How to challenge a private car park charge notice and assert non-liability — what to include, your legal rights, and a free letter generator.
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If you need to challenge a private car park charge notice and assert non-liability, a written letter is the recommended first step — it creates a clear record and shows you're pursuing the matter formally. Below is what a strong private parking charge challenge should include, plus a free tool to generate yours.
What this letter needs to cover
- State that the charge is not admitted
- Challenge the basis of liability
- Reference the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 and the requirement to pursue the driver not the keeper if the driver is not identified
- Request the charge is cancelled
- Note right to appeal to POPLA if challenge is rejected
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