Private car park signage

NickKeith

Hi, I'm Nick Keith and I live in Winchester.
As a blue badge holder I parked my car in a disabled bay at Winchester Station CP1, with the blue badge displayed. I checked the signage and there was nothing to say that blue badge holders had to pay. I am now being pursued for payment by Apcoa Parking Ltd for £155 for "use of private car park without making a valid payment".
I'm consulting my solicitor as I'm threatened with "private criminal prosecution" if I don't pay.
Can any one advise me of their experience in dealing with such an issue?
Thank you.
Nick

janer1967

Hi and welcome to the community 

This hasn't happened to me but as a suggestion I would take a photo of the signage to show there were no instructions to pay 

Hannah_Alumni

Hello @NickKeith I agree with Janer's comment to take a photo of the signage. I'd also contact Winchester Station just to ask if this is something that has happened before. They may have some advice.