When there is prominent and clear signage displayed by the owner of private land warning drivers of parking regulations, a motorist enters a contractual agreement to pay a parking charge if he or she parks in contravention those regulations.
We operate our collection procedures under the Administration of Justice Act 1970.
The Protection of Freedom Act 2012 (POFA 2012) The Protection of Freedom Act 2012 (POFA 2012) Schedule 4 provides regulation for recovery of parking charge notices issued on private land. The act introduces keeper liability for the first time on private land – on condition that an independent adjudication service is made available for motorists.
The Act stipulates that contract (car park terms and conditions) is between the driver and car park operator. If the driver is unknown then the registered keeper of the vehicle is requested to provide the name and the address of the driver. If the register keeper refuses to do this or ignores the notice to keeper then after 28 days have passed, the registered keeper becomes liable for the parking charge and can be pursued for payment.
AOS DVLA Code of Practice for Private Parking Enforcement When obtaining the keeper’s registration details for an unauthorised parked vehicle in order to enforce parking charges, Fisc Parking Solutions Ltd strictly adheres to the British Parking Association and DVLA’s Code of Conduct. This ensures that lawful, ethical and fair business practices are employed by us at all times. Data Protection Act 1998.
We will not disclose any information regarding the registered keeper’s details to the land owner, just as we will not disclose the land owner’s details to parking offenders. This is in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.