ParkingEye Rejected You? Your 2025 POPLA Survival Guide
ParkingEye rejection is standard procedure. Learn the "POPLA Tax" secret, your 3 winning arguments, and how to escalate for free. 40%+ win rate.
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TL;DR: The 30-Second Summary
- Don't Panic: A rejection letter is standard procedure. It is an intimidation tactic.
- The "Secret" Fee: It costs ParkingEye ~£27 to fight you at POPLA. It costs you £0.
- The Odds: Over 40% of appeals at POPLA result in the ticket being cancelled.
- The Deadline: You have exactly 28 days from the date of the rejection letter.
So, you sent a polite appeal to ParkingEye explaining your situation, and 2 weeks later, you got a generic "Computer says No" letter. They've told you the fine is frozen for another 14 days, but if you appeal again, it goes up to £100.
This is the "frightener." They want you to fold. Do not pay.
Because ParkingEye is a member of the British Parking Association (BPA), you have a legal right to a second, independent appeal via POPLA (Parking on Private Land Appeals).
Here is how to use POPLA to beat them.
1. The "POPLA Tax" (Why You Have Leverage)
Here is the secret ParkingEye doesn't want you to know: POPLA is free for you, but it costs them money.
Every time a driver takes a case to POPLA, the parking operator is charged a case fee (approx. £27), regardless of whether they win or lose.
- If you pay the £60 now: They make £60 profit.
- If you go to POPLA and they win: They get £100 but lose £27 in fees (and hours of admin work).
- If you go to POPLA and you win: They get £0 and still lose £27.
By appealing to POPLA, you force them to gamble. Because of this, operators often withdraw the ticket before the hearing just to save the fee.
2. How to Get Your POPLA Code
Look closely at your rejection letter from ParkingEye. Hidden in the text (usually near the bottom) is a 10-digit verification code.
It serves as your "Ticket Number" for the independent tribunal.
⚠️ Warning: This code expires after 28 days. If you miss this window, you lose your right to appeal.
3. The 3 Winning Arguments for 2025
You cannot just tell POPLA "it's unfair." They are lawyers and adjudicators; they need legal reasons. Use these three "Technical Points":
A. "Lack of Landowner Authority" (The Contract Killer)
ParkingEye usually manages car parks; they don't own them.
✅ The Argument:
"I put ParkingEye to strict proof that they have a valid written contract with the landowner that specifically authorizes them to issue fines and pursue them in court in their own name."
Why it works: Often, their contract has expired, is unsigned, or doesn't actually give them the right to sue. If they can't produce the contract (redacted versions don't count), you win.
B. Signage Was Not "Prominent" (BPA Code of Practice)
Under the BPA Code, signs must be clear and readable before you enter.
✅ The Argument:
"The signage at the entrance was inadequate/unlit/obscured. No contract could be formed because the driver was not afforded a fair opportunity to read the terms before parking (Vine v Waltham Forest)."
C. The "Grace Period" Breach
Did they time you from the second you drove in to the second you drove out?
✅ The Argument:
"The operator has failed to allow the mandatory Grace Period as defined in the Code of Practice (13.1). Time spent queuing to exit or finding a space is not 'parking'."
4. How to Submit
- Go to the official POPLA website.
- Enter your 10-digit code and vehicle registration.
- Select "Other" as your reason (this gives you a text box to write a full legal defense).
- Upload Evidence: Photos of signs, your timeline, or receipts.
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Disclaimer: PCN-Beater is a document-preparation and postal service, not a law firm. This guide provides general information based on UK parking regulations and is not legal advice.
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