Originally Posted by
PhilipK
You really don't have a clue what you're talking about, do you?
The law does not require that any form of registered post be used - a communication sent by normal post is regarded as being served in the eyes of the law, and it would be up to the recipient to prove that they had not received it.
The changes in the law mean that the Registered Keeper of the vehicle is liable for any penalty fees, if they choose not to identify who the driver was at the time of parking. Any correspondence will be sent to the RK at the address on the V5C (and there is a legal requirement to inform DVLA should that address change). Who the owner of the vehicle is is entirely irrelevant.
Many of the parking operators are pursuing parking penalties through the courts, and uncontested/unpaid fees have resulted in people receiving CCJs.
I strongly suggest that you read the forums on Pepipoo, Money Saving Expert, or the Parking Prankster, where you will find people who actually know what they are talking about - and that you stop spreading incorrect, out-of-date, and potentially dangerous nonsense.
(Note to the OP - it's not a "fine", as it has been issued by a private company. And your best best of having it removed is to appeal to the supermarket as a gesture of goodwill. Otherwise you'll either need to pay it, or be prepared to go through the appropriate appeals procedure - including, possibly, going to court. Whatever you do, do not ignore the correspondence that you receive.)