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My PCN war has continued unabated! I
thought the evil Empire’s ruling junta had granted an
armistice as what had been a steady flow of PCNs through my door
seemed to suddenly stop. But cunning and stealthy is the
dark side and suddenly bang… the Empire struck back!
On 25th March 2008, I was contacted by the Empire’s insidious
agents at P.A.T.A.S. (Parking and Traffic Appeals Service) and
told to show up for a hearing with Darth Warden
at New Zealand House on 24th June regarding a PCN received in
Shaftesbury Avenue on a DaC credit trip. On 14th May, P.A.T.A.S.
again were in contact, this time regarding a credit ride from Tiger
Aspect at 7 Soho Street. This time they requested my
presence on June 23rd!
Curiously, I was contacted again as P.A.T.A.S. decided to merge
both hearings into one mega hearing on June 24th.
Despite this, I continued picking up credit rides in Soho
undeterred and my sincere thanks go to Andrew Zein, Managing
Director of Tiger Aspect as he has shown that we
are not alone! On the booking from Tiger Aspect
for Mr Zein, he came out to find me in front of my Taxi
obscuring my licence plate and waving at the CCTV cameras. He
was greatly amused and went on to tell me that he had been
ticketed for getting out of his car at Soho Street to open the
garage door leading to Tiger Aspect’s own car park and he
kindly offered his full support - |
including letters - to back up
any appeals against PCNs issued whilst servicing his account!
As I have told Call Sign readers before, when parking
hearings are set you normally get a letter the week before
cancelling the hearing. However, on 8th June, Westminster sent
me a large selection of photos and documentation that was to be
used against me regarding the Soho Street case. I don't mind
telling you that this had me slightly worried as despite Brian
Rice and the rest of the Board verbally giving me their
unreserved backing in the case of a judgement agin me, I would
hate to have to go to them to request probably quadruple what I
would have had to pay had I just handed the ticket to Nuala!
Anyhow, Keith Cain backed me with letters showing I was on a
hiring, Nuala kindly printed off the logs and Mr Zein, true to
his word, came through with a letter.
Then unbelievably, Bosh! Despite their
show of force, Westminster wrote and cancelled the hearing for
Soho Street! This left Shaftesbury Avenue. I called P.A.T.A.S.
but was told the |
hearing stood!
I was resigned to a bloody battle, but yet on 21st June,
Kerblam! Another cancellation and a
double victory!
Apart from those, I'm fighting PCNs in Greek Street for a DaC
account ride in which the appeal form has been submitted. A date
has been set for October – but I’m telling you… it ain’t gonna
happen! Another PCN received whilst delivering a phone back
to Bayswater Road for the fictitious Mr Al-Hatoumi of Dubai - I
told you all is fair in war! Actually I was buying a slice of
pizza for my fat face! Yup… cancelled again!
Westminster now put everything in the hands of the court and I just
send off my statutory declaration, which removes the case from
the legal system meaning that Westminster have to begin again
from the start on their pursuit - which means they indisputably
decide against!
And finally, another personal PCN in Mortimer Street whilst
escorting another work of fiction who was 'getting cash-back
from Sainsburys' (and a Coke and sandwich for me) in order to
pay me. My appeal was submitted and Westminster caved in without
even putting up a fight! Almost a disappointment!
Proof again fellow warriors that you must stand firm whatever the
provocation. No surrender!
Until next time, be lucky, be strong!
Martin Hizer (M47) |
