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Southport road, code 01, parking in restricted street during
prescribed hours
DIR By: abipa
Date: March 25, 2026, 6:54 am
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Hello there!
I had parked on a single yellow line during prayers for Eid
celebrations at Southport Road. I had not seen any prescribed
hours on the street. Admittedly, I did park on the curb. Is
there any chance for me in having a successful appeal against
this?
I would appreciate any input, thank you!
Attaching pictures for reference.
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Re: Southport road, code 01, parking in restricted street during
prescribed hours
DIR By: stamfordman
Date: March 25, 2026, 9:50 am
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You've not posted any pics.
What are the council, PCN number and vehicle VRM.
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Re: Southport road, code 01, parking in restricted street during
prescribed hours
DIR By: abipa
Date: March 25, 2026, 12:19 pm
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Sorry the images did not get attached earlier. Please find the
link in the next comment.
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Re: Southport road, code 01, parking in restricted street during
prescribed hours
DIR By: abipa
Date: March 25, 2026, 12:20 pm
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Re: Southport road, code 01, parking in restricted street during
prescribed hours
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: March 25, 2026, 7:41 pm
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The photo shows you parked partly off the carriageway and also
next to a single yellow line, yet you say you saw no prscribed
hours on the street. This means it is virtually certain you were
parked within a Controlled Parking Zone, which controls the
single yellow lines by having signs at the zone entrances with
the restricted hours thereon.
And indeed you were in a CPZ, with the sign on Walmer Terrace,
shortly before you turned into Southport Road:-
HTML https://maps.app.goo.gl/9nLQxjAyQY6FkBmy8
CPZs do not have to have local signs giving the restricted hours
for single yellow lines, the entry signs are sufficient. My only
comment is that there is only a single sign and it is on the
opposite side of the road. There really should be two signs for
a CPZ entrance, but the council will no doubt argue one is
sufficient, thus forcing you to either pay the discount or take
them to London Tribunals, where you must risk the full PCN
penalty.
HOwever, if it were me, I' submit an informa challenge stating
that you are now aware of the sign, but failed to notice it on
the day the PCN was served, and it is very likely this was due
to the presence of only a single sign on the opposite side of
the road. Post up their response when you receive it.
However, I am puzzled why the CEO served a PCN for parking in
restricted hours, when he could have served one based on the
very long-standing offence of parking off-carriageway. This has
been an offence in London since the 70s and requires no signs or
lines, and is very difficult to refute.
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