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Islington - PCN contravention for paying with visitor permit but
using 'short stay' pay by phone only bay
DIR By: TigerShark
Date: May 13, 2026, 1:30 pm
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Hi there
This is similar to case:
HTML https://www.ftla.uk/civil-penalty-charge-notices-(councils-tfl-and-so-on)/islington-had-visitors-permit-but-parked-in-wrong-bay/
However, I thought worth sharing to get some feedback but also
share some ideas on how to potentially appeal
IZIZ39320313
Note there was a bit of a mix up with the PCN flying away but I
wrote in asking so I have till 29 May to pay
Statement of fact
- Paid for visitor permit on RingGo app - this is the only way
to use visitor permits other than the paper ones
- Their website says
HTML https://www.islington.gov.uk/parking/parking-permits/buy-visitor-vouchers/visitor-e-vouchers<br
/>"Resident shared use bays - permit or metered" - I interpreted
"metered" as basically the RingGo / Pay by phone bay because
meters no longer exist - it is also known as "BuyTime"
- I also checked the RingGo app for that specific bay which
didn't outline any restrictions. It says "BuyTime"
- Website PDF
HTML https://www.islington.gov.uk/~/media/sharepoint-lists/public-records/transportandinfrastructure/information/maps/20192020/20190501cpzmap.pdf<br
/>suggests CPZ C permits are valid in any CPZ bay -
HTML https://www.islington.gov.uk/parking/parking-restrictions/controlled-parking-zones<br
/>"Use the controlled parking zone map to see where a zone is
and
what times you will need a permit, visitor voucher or to pay for
parking in a short-stay bay"
-
HTML https://myringgo.com/islington/permitapplications/info/135/V
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says "Islington residents can book visitor parking sessions for
the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) they live in. Resident visitor
sessions are valid in the following types of parking bay for the
time period purchased:
- "Shared use bay for permit holder and pay by phone" This read
to me as including pay by phone - not that it was permit AND pay
by phone ONLY bays
Below is the full PCN:
HTML https://imgpile.com/p/L7hpxiy
Here is the street and signage:
HTML https://maps.app.goo.gl/YPrSpfUiagBL2dGz7
and here is a similar
one which IS allowed for visitor parking apparently
HTML https://maps.app.goo.gl/MRj9WfiESbbAn7P69
Having now seen the signage, I understand their point now after
the fact but it's unreasonably complicated. I spoke off the
record to a CEO who said it is confusing (verbally)
Finally, I have had to point out to Islington parking
contraventions by motorbikes on public land - including
literally sending them title docs proving it was public land! So
I like to at least think I am somewhat informed. Worst case I
might complain to my councillor who I also know from having
complained about potholes.
#Post#: 118848--------------------------------------------------
Re: Islington - PCN contravention for paying with visitor permit
but using 'short stay' pay by phone only bay
DIR By: TigerShark
Date: May 16, 2026, 8:15 am
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Bump - any help would be appreciated please.
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