Please help me with a question, posting here for traffic: There is a parking lot near some sports grounds. It used to have a barrier etc, it now has nothing but a camera and some boards around detailing the online payment options. I drove in and dropped my child there last Wednesday. I couldn't find exactly where she should go, so I was probably driving around for 10 to 15 minutes, enough to trigger a ticket. In my confusion about where she should be dropped off etc I completely forgot to pay. As the barriers have now gone, it is very easy to do (part of the plan? I doubt anyone mistakenly didn't pay before as there was no way to get out!) I'm not saying I should avoid a fine because of this, I am just outlining how easy it is not to pay.
I paid today and contacted the sports company whose land it is about the mistake, and I am about to email the parking firm, but i have noticed the prices are wrong on the board (£1.80 per hour on the board, £2.05p when you go to pay).
Is this is a reason to appeal if the fine comes through - which I am certain it will, as this is the point of these firms!
Does the noticeboard need to be correct and can I appeal on that? I'm not trying to shirk payment, and I have now paid, but it was an honest mistake that I know many other people have made and paid the price for.
I guess, AIBU for trying all that I can to void the fine, but mainly, does anyone know if I have a leg to stand on.