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#Post#: 115328--------------------------------------------------
Northumberland County Council - Parking in a restricted street -
Code 01
DIR By: sooty12113
Date: April 8, 2026, 4:16 am
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On Easter Monday I attended a football match in Blyth, it was
just before kick off so I parked on a grass verge on Sandringham
Drive as dozen's of others had done the same. I wasn't local and
assumed this was the norm on a matchday. After the game all of
us that had parked inside double yellow lines had been ticketed.
I saw no signs and didn't realise, if it is, that parking inside
of a double yellow line and thus causing no obstruction was an
offence.
The wording on the PCN states "parked in a restricted street
during prescribed hours" I didn't see any signs.
Below are links to a photograph of the PCN and my parked
vehicle.
HTML https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/n8wkjtlgq1kuwwlvxq29r/Blyth-PCN.jpg?rlkey=lz4wtuk15wzoqaozcdwly22qm&st=36p8hy0f&dl=0
HTML https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4wr19nhdsg079o67o8xp2/Blyth-Car-Parked.jpg?rlkey=a2hwii5hiauyrmm725ueqdcwf&st=uficiri3&dl=0
and here is a google map link to the location of where i parked
I assume I am bang to rights but any advice appreciated.
#Post#: 115329--------------------------------------------------
Re: Northumberland County Council - Parking in a restricted
street - Code 01
DIR By: sooty12113
Date: April 8, 2026, 4:18 am
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Sorry I missed the google map link
HTML https://maps.app.goo.gl/jGDXB2ieHfN3FzuZ9
#Post#: 115339--------------------------------------------------
Re: Northumberland County Council - Parking in a restricted
street - Code 01
DIR By: tincombe
Date: April 8, 2026, 6:07 am
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The back of the PCN pl.
As you say, you are absolutely in this contravention because DYL
apply 24/7 from the centre-line of the carriageway to the
building line, including verges. You would be looking for a
technical defence.
Are you the registered keeper with current DVLA details?
#Post#: 115348--------------------------------------------------
Re: Northumberland County Council - Parking in a restricted
street - Code 01
DIR By: sooty12113
Date: April 8, 2026, 7:30 am
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Thanks for the prompt reply
Below is a link to the reverse of the PCN.
HTML https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/m7z72xqu57f4629fviqbh/Blyth-PCN-Reverse.jpg?rlkey=kpuhfnnime61zbgvyz2kcmnb4&st=rddj5x95&dl=0
Yes I am the registered keeper with current DVLA details
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Re: Northumberland County Council - Parking in a restricted
street - Code 01
DIR By: sooty12113
Date: April 13, 2026, 1:43 am
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Do I take the lack of a reply to mean no technical defence has
been identified ? thanks
#Post#: 115677--------------------------------------------------
Re: Northumberland County Council - Parking in a restricted
street - Code 01
DIR By: tincombe
Date: April 13, 2026, 4:00 am
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The PCN wording is compliant IMO.
But make reps before 19th April and they'll more likely than not
re-offer the discount. IMO, all you've got at this point is a
request for them to exercise discretion based upon your first
post e.g. not familiar with the area, saw many other cars parked
similarly when you parked and was misled by their actions when
you should have paid more attention to the road markings.
Terribly sorry, hasn't happened before/won't happen again etc...
See if others have views, but don't miss the deadline.
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Re: Northumberland County Council - Parking in a restricted
street - Code 01
DIR By: sooty12113
Date: April 13, 2026, 4:13 am
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Thanks, I'll do that
#Post#: 118421--------------------------------------------------
Re: Northumberland County Council - Parking in a restricted
street - Code 01
DIR By: sooty12113
Date: May 12, 2026, 8:17 am
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The conclusion to this in the Council turned down my appeal but
re-offered 14 days to pay at 50% discount, so I've just done
that. Thanks for the advice offered, lesson learned
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