BPA member · Appeals to POPLA
Received a ParkingEye parking charge?
ParkingEye is one of the UK's largest ANPR-based parking operators, managing sites at retail parks, hospitals, and leisure venues. Upload your notice for a free, honest check.
Is this a fine? No. ParkingEye is a private company, so this is a contractual charge, not a criminal fine or a council Penalty Charge Notice.
BPA membership and appeals route checked against a primary source on 17 August 2026.
About to pay? Check first. It is free and takes minutes.
Grounds worth checking on a ParkingEye charge
Not every ground fits every charge. Upload your notice and we check which ones fit your facts.
- ANPR misread: clock starts at entry, not when the driver arrives at the bay
- Landowner permission challenged (ParkingEye v Beavis [2015] UKSC 67 sets precedent, but signage must still be adequate)
- Grace period not applied
- NtK not served within 14 days
- Insufficient signage to establish a contract with the driver
- Two separate visits charged as one continuous stay
Contacting ParkingEye
Appeal in writing, quoting the reference number on your notice. Only pay or appeal through the website or address printed on your notice: lookalike payment sites exist.
Links checked 28 September 2026.
How to challenge a ParkingEye charge
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Upload your notice
Take a photo or upload a PDF of your ParkingEye parking charge notice. Include both sides if it arrived by post.
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We check the law
We check the key facts against POFA 2012, the industry Code of Practice, signage requirements, and your own account of what happened.
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Get your free assessment
An honest assessment of your grounds, including whether the charge appears valid. If you have grounds, your appeal letter is £9.99.
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Appeal to POPLA if rejected
If ParkingEye rejects your first appeal, you can escalate to POPLA. We draft that letter too.
Frequently asked questions
Is a ParkingEye charge legally enforceable?▼
It depends. ParkingEye is a private company, so its charges are contractual, not criminal fines. It can only pursue the registered keeper under POFA 2012 if strict conditions are met. Some charges have signage, timing, or procedural defects; many are valid. A free scan tells you which applies to yours.
What happens if I ignore a ParkingEye charge?▼
It can be passed to a debt collector and, in some cases, to a county court claim. Never ignore a Letter Before Claim or a court claim. Get a free scan first so you know whether to pay, appeal, or respond.
How long do I have to appeal a ParkingEye charge?▼
Usually 28 days from the date of the notice for a first appeal to ParkingEye. If it is rejected, you usually have 28 days to appeal to POPLA. Check your notice for the exact dates.
Can ParkingEye take me to court?▼
Yes. If a solicitor (such as BW Legal or Gladstones) sends you a Letter Before Claim, respond within its deadline. We offer a Letter Before Claim response pack for that stage.
Check your ParkingEye charge now, free
Honest assessment. We tell you if the charge appears valid. Pay only if you want the drafted letter.
Start free scanLegal information only, not legal advice. For urgent matters, speak to a qualified adviser.