QUOTE (Iommi @ Sep 20 2010, 10:41 AM)
"Private car parks will still be allowed to charge motorists a fee, using ticket machines. But they will have to sign up to a strict code of conduct agreed by the British Parking Association (BPA). All signs about charges must be clear, and any fees for over-staying must be 'reasonable'. Crucially, there will be a right of appeal to an independent tribunal with the power to quash unfair charges.
This is the BPA's suggested solution. Case law already puts it into action; in that settled case law deals with penalties within contracts
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Any motorist who refuses to pay will face the same sanction that applies to public roads or council car parks, which is a visit from the bailiff or a trip to the small claims court."
There can be no lawful involvement of bailiffs for any debt without a Court Warrant. It cannot be 'or'; it can only be 'after'.