Got a Euro Car Parks Parking Fine? How to Fight Back and Win

You park up, pay at the machine, get back in time — then a week later a Parking Charge Notice (PCN) from Euro Car Parks drops through your letterbox. Sound familiar?

You're not alone. With more than 14 million private PCNs issued annually in the UK, many are from aggressive operators like Euro Car Parks — and many are unfair.

🚨 Good news: You don’t have to just pay. With the right evidence and tools like Resolvo, you can fight back and win.

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📌 Key Facts About Appealing a Euro Car Parks Fine:

🕒 Appeal deadline: 28 days from issue date
🧾 Appealing pauses the fine — it won’t increase while under review
⚠️ Paying ends your appeal rights — always appeal before paying
🚀 If rejected, you can escalate to POPLA, an independent tribunal
📎 Always attach evidence — photos, receipts, screenshots, witness statements

📮 Need to contact them directly?

Euro Car Parks Ltd 30 Dorset Square, London NW1 6QJ 📞 Tel: 020 7563 3000 🌐 eurocarparks.com

Are Euro Car Parks Fines Enforceable?

Short answer: Yes, but only if they follow strict legal procedures. The legal basis:Euro Car Parks fines are private invoices based on contract law, not criminal penalties.

For their charge to be enforceable, they must prove:

You entered a contract by parking (requires clear signage at entrance)
The terms were clearly displayed and you could reasonably see them
You breached those terms (overstayed, didn't pay, etc.)
The charge is proportionate to their actual loss
They followed the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (PoFA) correctly

If any of these fail, you have strong grounds to appeal.

The PoFA Requirements

Under PoFA 2012, to hold the registered keeper (not just the driver) liable, Euro Car Parks must:

Issue the Notice to Keeper within 14 days of the parking event
Include all mandatory PoFA information (keeper liability statement, right to make representations, etc.)
Follow proper procedure at every step

If they mess up PoFA compliance, they can only pursue the driver (whom they don't know) — not you as the keeper.

Euro Car Parks: A Private Parking Giant Profiting from Fines

Euro Car Parks Midlands

Euro Car Parks operates lots of private car parks across the UK, often aggressively enforcing parking fines at retail parks, hospitals, and supermarkets.

According to Companies House, Euro Car Parks made £103 million in revenue and £10 million in profit from parking fines in 2023. That’s millions of pounds taken from drivers every year—often through fines that are unfair and unnecessary.

💷 How Much Do Euro Car Parks Charge?

Standard charge:

£100 full penalty
£60 if paid within 14 days (but you lose appeal rights if you pay)

Possible timeline If you ignore it:

Debt collection letters (weeks 3-8)
Letter Before Claim (weeks 10-12)
Money Claim Online court action (month 6+)
If they win: £100 + court costs (£25-50) + interest

How to Appeal a Euro Car Parks Fine

Step 1: Check If the Fine Is Valid

Before appealing, check for any errors that could make the ticket invalid:

Incorrect date, time, or vehicle registration.
Poor or unclear signage about parking rules.
The grace period (usually 10 minutes) was not honoured.
You had a valid parking permit or paid for parking.
You received the ticket due to a medical emergency or vehicle breakdown.

Step 2: Gather Evidence

If you find a reason to challenge the fine, collect supporting evidence such as:

Photos of unclear signage or ticket machine errors.
Receipts or app screenshots proving you paid for parking.
Witness statements (if applicable).
Proof of a medical emergency or vehicle breakdown.

Step 3: Submit Your Appeal to Euro Car Parks

Appeals should be submitted within 28 days of receiving the Parking Charge Notice.
While your appeal is under review, the fine amount will not increase.
If you pay the charge, you lose the right to appeal.
Attach all supporting evidence to strengthen your appeal.
Euro Car Parks advises sending copies of documents rather than originals.
If your appeal is rejected, you will receive details on how to escalate it to POPLA (Parking on Private Land Appeals).
If you take your case to POPLA, the discounted fine will no longer apply, and the full charge will be due if you lose the appeal.

How to Appeal:

Visit Euro Car Parks’ appeal portal.
Enter your PCN reference number and vehicle registration.
Provide your evidence and reason for appeal.
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Step 4: Escalate to POPLA (if Rejected)

If Euro Car Parks rejects your appeal, you can escalate the case to POPLA (Parking on Private Land Appeals), an independent adjudicator.

How to Appeal to POPLA:

Visit POPLA’s website and submit your appeal within 28 days of rejection.
Use the unique code provided in your Euro Car Parks rejection letter.

POPLA often upholds appeals when Euro Car Parks has not followed proper procedures.

Common Reasons Why Euro Car Parks Appeals Succeed

Many people win their appeals due to:

Unclear or misleading signage – If parking terms were not clearly displayed.
Technical errors – If a payment machine or parking app malfunctioned.
Grace period not honoured – If you left within 10 minutes of your parking expiring.
Mitigating circumstances – Emergencies such as hospital visits or breakdowns.

Should You Ignore a Euro Car Parks Fine?

Ignoring a Euro Car Parks fine is not recommended.

While Euro Car Parks are not a government body, they can take legal action through the small claims court. If you ignore the fine and court proceedings are issued, you could end up with a County Court Judgment (CCJ) against you, which affects your credit score.

It’s always best to either appeal or pay rather than ignore the ticket.

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