I too had a problem with the Sovereign Centre car park, Boscombe.
I had difficulty pressing the correct keys for my Reg No.
The machine wouldn’t accept the letters, so after several attempts, I just paid my fee, got my ticket and went shopping.
Several weeks later I received a letter with photocopies of my car, arriving and departing, and demanding a fine.
Luckily I found the ticket in my car (I usually throw them in the bin) and sent off a photocopy with a letter explaining what happened. I got a letter back with an apology and cancelling the fine.
So, Mrs Scrivener you are so right. Keep your tickets in your car as ‘proof of purchase’.
Very wise move.
MRS I STACEY, Ashley Drive North, Ringwood
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