Finally - I have received a letter from HMRC having ignored the LoC for 30 days.
This one I apparently have to complete within 14 days from 05/08/26 so a little more pressure (or finally, some pressure)...
So I now have a Claim Form.
Interestingly, it looks like they have made a hash of it already "The defendant is pursued as the driver of the vehicle". At no point have I stated who was driving the vehicle.
Presumably I need to complete this one to avoid a CCJ. Their feeds are now £265.52 comprising £180.52 claimed, £35 court fee and £50 Legal representatives costs.
My options appear to be restricted to:
1) Pay and admit.
2) Admit part.
3) Dispute everything and counterclaim.
4) Request 28 days to prepare defence.
5) Do nothing.
I then have an admission form and a defence and counterclaim form where I can dispute the entire amount and then have a box the write my 'defence'.
I have just realised that I can do this via MCOL which may be more convenient but I am reticent to do anything further before taking the relevant advice. My defence I'm guessing looks something like this:
No Driver Identification: I have never admitted to being the driver. The Claimant has pleaded their case strictly against the driver, yet has provided zero evidence as to who was driving.
Failure to meet PoFA 2012: If pursuing as Keeper, UKPC failed to deliver the Notice to Keeper within the mandatory 14-day statutory period under Schedule 4 of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012.
No Breach of Contract (Jopson v Homeguard): The vehicle was stationary for 65 seconds solely for loading/unloading pre-ordered heavy goods. Case law establishes that a brief stop for loading is not "parking".
Equality Act 2010: Failure to make reasonable adjustments for a disabled Blue Badge holder engaged in loading.
De Minimis & Consideration Period: 65 seconds is trivial and falls within any mandatory consideration period.
Unreasonable Additional Costs: DCB Legal / UKPC have tacked on £70 in unsubstantiated "debt collection / admin fees" (which as I understand it, courts routinely strike out as abuse of process).
@b789 - would you be good enough to guide me through the next steps please ?
Best regards,
Rob.
This one I apparently have to complete within 14 days from 05/08/26 so a little more pressure (or finally, some pressure)...
So I now have a Claim Form.
Interestingly, it looks like they have made a hash of it already "The defendant is pursued as the driver of the vehicle". At no point have I stated who was driving the vehicle.
Presumably I need to complete this one to avoid a CCJ. Their feeds are now £265.52 comprising £180.52 claimed, £35 court fee and £50 Legal representatives costs.
My options appear to be restricted to:
1) Pay and admit.
2) Admit part.
3) Dispute everything and counterclaim.
4) Request 28 days to prepare defence.
5) Do nothing.
I then have an admission form and a defence and counterclaim form where I can dispute the entire amount and then have a box the write my 'defence'.
I have just realised that I can do this via MCOL which may be more convenient but I am reticent to do anything further before taking the relevant advice. My defence I'm guessing looks something like this:
No Driver Identification: I have never admitted to being the driver. The Claimant has pleaded their case strictly against the driver, yet has provided zero evidence as to who was driving.
Failure to meet PoFA 2012: If pursuing as Keeper, UKPC failed to deliver the Notice to Keeper within the mandatory 14-day statutory period under Schedule 4 of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012.
No Breach of Contract (Jopson v Homeguard): The vehicle was stationary for 65 seconds solely for loading/unloading pre-ordered heavy goods. Case law establishes that a brief stop for loading is not "parking".
Equality Act 2010: Failure to make reasonable adjustments for a disabled Blue Badge holder engaged in loading.
De Minimis & Consideration Period: 65 seconds is trivial and falls within any mandatory consideration period.
Unreasonable Additional Costs: DCB Legal / UKPC have tacked on £70 in unsubstantiated "debt collection / admin fees" (which as I understand it, courts routinely strike out as abuse of process).
@b789 - would you be good enough to guide me through the next steps please ?
Best regards,
Rob.
