Parking ticket in post, but no amount payable??

Lum · 13 Oct 2009 at 14:12

jamief said:
They can't cash it, so what it says is somewhat irrelevant.

Being a council, some jobsworth probably will try to cash it, which on a business bank account will cost them about 35p

It's not much, but it's mildly satisfying to know that it's costing them money.

Hotwired · 13 Oct 2009 at 14:13

Daveyboy said:
Only problem is they don't accept cash...

Well they wouldn't be would they

Jez · 13 Oct 2009 at 14:14

Lum said:
Being a council, some jobsworth probably will try to cash it, which on a business bank account will cost them about 35p

It's not much, but it's mildly satisfying to know that it's costing them money.

Not totally sure why it would be in any way satisfying to know that a council (which is funded by you and i) is having to pointlessly spend money?

Burnsy2023 · 13 Oct 2009 at 14:15

Lucero said:
You've missed the point.

No I haven't.

Daveyboy · 13 Oct 2009 at 14:15

Jez said:
Not totally sure why it would be in any way satisfying to know that a council (which is funded by you and i) is having to pointlessly spend money?

I agree!

OllyM · 13 Oct 2009 at 14:15

No doubt they'll correct the mistake when it gets noticed

Is there a time limit that they have to serve one of those notices?

LostPhil · 13 Oct 2009 at 14:17

Jez said:
Not totally sure why it would be in any way satisfying to know that a council (which is funded by you and i) is having to pointlessly spend money?

I'm not so sure, it'd provide more entertainment/use than 90% of the "consultants" they use

Legendary, wish my fines came back blank!

Daveyboy · 13 Oct 2009 at 14:18

OllyM said:
No doubt they'll correct the mistake when it gets noticed

Is there a time limit that they have to serve one of those notices?

This is what i'm wondering

I'm sure once i've sent off the letter with a copy of the penalty notice, the receiver will just edit it from a computer and re-issue a normal fine?

Having said that if i've already paid what has been asked of me, how can they then serve me with a fine for something that has technically been settled to the letter and amount stated?

bledd · 13 Oct 2009 at 14:22

Burnsy2023 said:
No I haven't.

have a bit mate

jamief said:
Or you could just write on your enclosing letter "I attach cash to the amount of £0.00"

Burnsy2023 · 13 Oct 2009 at 14:22

Daveyboy said:
This is what i'm wondering

I'm sure once i've sent off the letter with a copy of the penalty notice, the receiver will just edit it from a computer and re-issue a normal fine?

Having said that if i've already paid what has been asked of me, how can they then serve me with a fine for something that has technically been settled to the letter and amount stated?

Either way, complying with their instructions is the best first step. Then the ball is in their court.

Griffo · 13 Oct 2009 at 14:43

Dear Mr. Daveyboy, please please please will you fix it for me... to read of you sending a cheque for zero pounds and zero pence, with a side order of the stuff Jez mentioned.

SHEDDER1uk · 13 Oct 2009 at 15:37

Cheque for 0.00 would already be with them.

The_Judge · 13 Oct 2009 at 15:42

A said, send cheque for £0.00. They haven't got a leg to stand on

Mr Jack · 13 Oct 2009 at 15:55

Jez said:
Send a cheque for £0.00 within the 21 days to satisfy the demand and accept the offer of the "reduced" amount?

This.

Plus it's funny.

agnes · 13 Oct 2009 at 15:58

Go to the pub and tell everyone as it's another example of the stupidity from the councils in this country.

ags

Django x2 · 13 Oct 2009 at 16:12

Burnsy2023 said:
No I haven't.

Really?

His quip was that he would write saying, please find cash attached. And obviously there would be no cash.

Why then would he have to change it to say "payment". The whole point being there is no cash to send.

jamoor · 13 Oct 2009 at 16:45

Send a cheque for 0.00 so someone enters it into the computer as paid.

mejinks · 13 Oct 2009 at 16:47

Send a picture of a 6 legged spider.....

MrFunex · 13 Oct 2009 at 16:53

I'd do as Jez says, at least then you've follwed their instructions to the letter and there'll be a record of you sending your 'payment'. It's up to the council then. You're a very lucky boy!

wez130 · 13 Oct 2009 at 18:15

if you need help to pay it, i'll be happy to send you a paypal sum of £0.00, you can pay me back in 12 installments of £0.00

Seriously, do as Jez says, i can't see how they can come back at you, it'll be embarrasing for them, if it does come back, sell the story to the Sun or something, they love stupid stories like that