“This is a thoroughly disappointing judgment” – Which? response to Supreme Court judgment on Barry Beavis vs Parking Eye
Which? executive director Richard Lloyd said:
”This is a thoroughly disappointing judgment based on a narrow interpretation of the law. It will cause chaos if cowboy parking firms choose to take advantage of the ruling by hitting drivers with even more excessive charges. Our advice to consumers is to be on your guard and always appeal if you think a parking fine is unfair.”
Notes to editors:
1. We have information on our consumer rights website pages which sets out how you can appeal a parking charge notice and a template letter if you do need to contest a private parking ticket: www.which.co.uk/appeal-a-parking-ticket
Statement: Consumer, Consumer Rights, Which?