PCN - Temporary parking restrictions, challenge rejected

[Gomez500]

Hi

 

 

Just after some good advice if anyone can help. I received a PCN about 2 weeks ago for parking in a street with temporary restrictions. The town is Tenby in SW Wales and an Ironman event was going on. I challenged the PCN on the basis that to me, there appeared to be no restrictions in place where I parked. There were no yellow lines anywhere near my vehicle and although there were temporary yellow signs strapped to lampposts, the nearest one was around 50 yards from my car and I was not between any of them. I took photos and supplied them with my challenge. The challenge has been rejected. Have I got any grounds to appeal this? Its only a £35 fine if I pay within about 2 weeks.

 

 

An extract from the challenge rejection letter says:

 

 

"I note from your letter you say you had ensured you had parked where there were no restrictions. I also note you say you di not park on yellow lines. I also note you say the nearest sign showing a restriction was 50 yards away.

However, the restriction was clearly shown throughout the area, (please see attached photograph). It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that they check for signage and are aware of restrictions before leaving their vehicle. Unfortunately your reasons are therefore not accepted as grounds for cancellation of the Penalty Charge Notice."

The photo that they have sent me is attached. The vehicle in the photo is not mine and this sign must have been at least 50 yards from my car.

[Jamberson]

It's near impossible to advise, without knowing the full scope and position of all the signs. There are no hard and fast rules about how many there need to be or where they need to be, so it's a judgement as to whether they are adequate. Without being able to survey the scene, it's impossible to make that judgement.