TFL PCN for parking in a loading bay

[chrille1]

I have received a ticket for parking in a red boxed loading bay. I was picking up stuff from work with my own private car. The ticket states that the contravention was "parked where prohibited" on a red route.

 

Now, I have requested imagery to make sure that I hadn't exceeded the specified loading time of 20min. I believe TFL have a 5 minute recording period after which they issue the ticket. In my case the time stamp on the imagery covers just about 6 minutes.

 

After I received the requested imagery, I went ahead and contested the PCN on grounds that I was visiting my workplace and was loading within the given time limit.

 

Since TFL responded, that I have to proof that I was loading which normally happens with a proof of delivery note as something similar.

 

As I am not a delivery driver or commercial delivery company, I cannot produce such kind of proof.

 

The actual sign for the loading bay, does not specify that is for commercial vehiles only. However it shows that symbol of a man with a trolley.

 

Does anybody know how to argue against that?

 

Many many thanks in advance.

[rosschris10]

im currently in dispute with TFL regarding a penalty charge notice for a car that i sold and was not the registered keeper at the time

 

whenever i send TFL the documents they require they "never received them" despite me having email receipts attached

 

good luck with them mate but keep fighting i am

[chrille1]

I actually replied completely honestly, that I was picking up my bike from work which is my main means to travel and that I did not violate anything displayed on the loading bay sign. I also attached some photographs of the sign and the bay markings, as they were terribly faint and doubled up with both red and white paint.

After 3.5 weeks waiting I finally received a reply from TFL regarding my dispute. After a second round they actually cancelled the PCN with a disappointing reason of 'due to a technical error your PCN has now been cancelled'. Surely that is the safest way (reason) out for them as they must have realised that they had no grounds and wasted my time.

 

Certainly proof that it is worthwhile to persist and fight.

[rosschris10]

i second that mate

[assisted blonde]

does the sign say goods vehicles only? I was undrer the impression that private cars were not allowed in loading bays at any time.

[chrille1]

No. The Sign did not specify that. It just said loading bay and the restricted days and times...

[cyberhead]

have u sent proof that you work at the address the bay is outside ?