MET Parking Charge for McDonalds Overstay

[utahraptor78]

Thank you! This was the exact wording of the appeal, I hastily generated it on ChatGPT as I felt we were running out of time:

I am formally challenging this Parking Charge Notice as unfair and unenforceable.
1. Inadequate Signage
The signs at this location are positioned high up, with small text that is difficult to read from a vehicle. The parking terms and conditions were therefore not clear and prominent at the time of parking.
2. Reasonable Expectation of Stay
The site contains a children’s soft play area. It is reasonable for visitors to expect to stay longer than 90 minutes when using this facility. There was no clear indication that the 90-minute limit would be strictly enforced under these circumstances.
3. ANPR Evidence Does Not Make the Charge Fair
Although entry and exit were captured by ANPR, this does not override the duty to ensure parking terms are adequately communicated to drivers.
On these grounds, I request that this Parking Charge Notice be cancelled.

With regard to the receipts, unfortunately they were thrown away and cash was used, but the driver has a witness as to where they were at the time. The witness is prepared to make a statement if necessary.

The other issues weren't mentioned in the appeal as we didn't have time to investigate or fully look back over the events due to the late receipt of the charge letter. We sent the appeal in to stall the system as it was about to run out of time, assuming they'd just reject it anyway.