What is POFA and why does it matter for parking appeals?
The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 is the key piece of legislation that limits when a parking operator can pursue a registered keeper — and why airport PCNs usually fail under it.
Read more →Why airport drop-off zones are not 'relevant land' under POFA
Airport land is subject to statutory control. This single legal fact is why operators like APCOA and NCP almost always fail when they try to pursue a keeper.
Read more →BPA Code of Practice: the signage rules operators must follow
The BPA's own rules require clear, prominent signage before a driver commits to entering a charge zone. Most airport signs fail this test — and that invalidates the contract.
Read more →The 5-minute consideration period: what it means for your appeal
BPA-accredited operators must allow drivers a 5-minute grace period. Drop-offs are almost always within it. Here's how this ground works in practice.
Read more →What is POPLA and how do I use it?
POPLA is the free, independent adjudication service for private parking charges. If your first appeal is rejected, this is your next step — and operators lose the vast majority of cases here on airport grounds.
Read more →Thornton v Shoe Lane Parking: why late-notified charges are unenforceable
A landmark 1971 Court of Appeal ruling established that a charge not communicated before a contract is formed cannot be part of that contract. It applies directly to airport drop-off charges.
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