GroupNexus Tactics
Highview Parking (part of GroupNexus) often fines drivers who enter a car park, can't find a space, and leave. This is predatory.
The "Consideration Period"
The BPA Code of Practice requires operators to allow a reasonable time for drivers to:
- Read and understand the terms
- Decide whether to accept the parking contract
- Leave if they don't want to park
This is typically 5 minutes minimum.
When This Defense Applies
- You entered, couldn't find a space, and left
- You entered, saw the price, and decided not to park
- You entered by mistake and immediately exited
- You were in and out within 5-10 minutes
How to Appeal
"I entered the car park at [time] and exited at [time], a total of [X] minutes. This was within the consideration period allowed under the BPA Code. No contract was formed as I did not accept the terms by actually parking. The charge is therefore invalid."
Supporting Your Case
- Calculate exact duration from ANPR times on your PCN
- Explain why you left (no spaces, wrong location, etc.)
- Reference BPA Code provisions on consideration periods
The "No Contract" Argument
A parking contract requires offer, acceptance, and consideration. If you never intended to park and left immediately, you arguably never accepted the offer.