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#Post#: 119940--------------------------------------------------
PCM Notice - Parking Charge for stopping in restricted area
DIR By: Himesh
Date: May 28, 2026, 12:44 pm
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Hi, first time here. I've had tickets before but I will usually
pay them as they've been fair (although barely).
Received a parking charge notice today from PCM. I know what
happened and I'm wondering if this can be appealed. The vehicle
pulled into a side road that goes nowhere next to a station in
London to pick up a passenger. There was no parking so the car
stopped next to the parked cars, passenger dropped the bags in
the boot, got in and the car drove off. Stopped for less than a
minute, just a few seconds if you look at the time stamps on the
evidence. Car wasn't technically parked, wasn't blocking anyone
or anything it was just a pick up on the side of the road.
The picture shows a no stopping sign but they've sent a parking
notice, is this legal as I was stopped and not parked?
Any advice would be appreciated. I'm hapy for this top go to
court and argue the case if it comes to it
Thanks
Pictures are here;
Evidence
HTML https://ibb.co/album/5YVqsX
If it's preferable I embed links into the post, let me know and
I'll do that
#Post#: 119955--------------------------------------------------
Re: PCM Notice - Parking Charge for stopping in restricted area
DIR By: Sander333
Date: May 28, 2026, 2:52 pm
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This looks like a typical PCN trying to extort money from a
motorist fr a few seconds. You have a consideration period under
the code of practice to agree to the conditions. You need to
appeal as the registered keeper only do not under any
circumstances name the driver. The PCN does not fully comply
with the Act and you need to appeal.I believe this company is
affiliated to IAS so you need to appeal to them when your
initial appeal is rejected.
#Post#: 119968--------------------------------------------------
Re: PCM Notice - Parking Charge for stopping in restricted area
DIR By: Himesh
Date: May 28, 2026, 6:35 pm
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Great, thank you. What I understand from what you said is that I
have a certain amount of time in the location to read and
understand the conditions before a notice is valid. I'll appeal
and be prepared to take it further as suggested
#Post#: 119969--------------------------------------------------
Re: PCM Notice - Parking Charge for stopping in restricted area
DIR By: InterCity125
Date: May 29, 2026, 1:19 am
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Appeal only as the vehicle keeper.
I would clearly point out the road markings (double yellows) do
not mean 'no stopping' and that double yellows allow a brief
stop to pick up or drop off.
In essence their signage is contradictory in nature - ie a No
stopping sign combined with double yellow lines.
No stopping must be supported with double reds.
#Post#: 119981--------------------------------------------------
Re: PCM Notice - Parking Charge for stopping in restricted area
DIR By: Himesh
Date: May 29, 2026, 4:35 am
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Great ty
#Post#: 120205--------------------------------------------------
Re: PCM Notice - Parking Charge for stopping in restricted area
DIR By: Himesh
Date: May 31, 2026, 2:35 pm
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I was about to respond with this below. Generated by AI. Let em
know what you think
I am challenging this Parking Charge Notice on the grounds that
no contract was formed.
Your own evidence shows the vehicle was stopped for less than
one minute. This is not parking; it is a brief stop while the
driver attempted to read and understand the terms displayed.
Under the BPA Code of Practice (Section 13), operators must
allow a minimum 5‑minute consideration period for drivers
to read the signage and decide whether to stay. Issuing a charge
for a stop of under one minute is a clear breach of this
requirement.
If you are an IPC operator, the IPC Code requires that signage
must be clear, prominent, and readable before a driver enters
into any contract. A stop of under one minute is not sufficient
time to locate, approach, read, and understand the terms.
Because the driver was not afforded the required time to read
the terms, no contract could have been formed, and therefore no
parking charge is payable.
Please cancel this charge or provide a POPLA/IAS code so the
matter can be independently reviewed.
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Re: PCM Notice - Parking Charge for stopping in restricted area
DIR By: jfollows
Date: May 31, 2026, 11:08 pm
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PCM is an IPC operator and there is no longer a separate code of
practice, there is a Single Code of Practice, see
HTML https://www.britishparking.co.uk/write/Documents/AOS/Sector%20Code%20Templates/sectorsingleCodeofPracticeVersion1.1130426-2.pdf
There is no “IAS code”.
AI is doing its usual rubbish of spouting nonsense with complete
confidence.
#Post#: 120217--------------------------------------------------
Re: PCM Notice - Parking Charge for stopping in restricted area
DIR By: InterCity125
Date: June 1, 2026, 12:58 am
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You definitely need to mention the contradictory road markings
as this is specifically mentioned in the Code of Practice.
Dump that AI nonsense and write a short letter covering a few
points.
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Re: PCM Notice - Parking Charge for stopping in restricted area
DIR By: Himesh
Date: June 4, 2026, 7:18 am
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Ok, thanks for the replies. Lot's of good info.
I just took the following pic from google maps, this is an old
pic and is likely what was there when the offense took
place.I've highlighted where the car was likely to be
[img]
HTML https://ibb.co/B2kj1T4C[/img]
image1
HTML https://ibb.co/B2kj1T4C
Reading through the code of practice that jfollows posted, I
couldn't find much specifically about no stopping but the most
relevant piece I found was this under table B.1 on page 35
[img]
HTML https://ibb.co/LdLK6vSM[/img]
image2
HTML https://ibb.co/LdLK6vSM
I also read this bit;
F.2 “No-stopping” zones
F.2.1 Appeals where the charge should be cancelled in
“No-stopping” zones
The exemptions listed in F.1 a) b) c) and d) also apply within
“no stopping zones’”. All other
exemptions are not applicable in no stopping zones (i.e. private
roads clearly marked with lines
and clear, obvious, and repeated traffic-facing “no stopping”
signs and barriers to deter
trespass).
e) in recognition of the use of a zebra crossing by pedestrians;
or
f) due to stationary or slow-queuing traffic preventing the
vehicle from moving.
Parking Charges issued in a no stopping zone should be cancelled
where there is
evidence it occurred in the following circumstances:
a) to avoid an accident;
b) to allow a person to get or give help in respect of an
accident or emergency;
c) to give way to an emergency vehicle;
d) at a closed gate or barrier e.g. at a level crossing;
• for normal childcare issues
NOTE: This does not include where the vehicle is stopped at a
gate, barrier or level
crossing to allow a passenger to enter or exit the vehicle.
NOTE: This does not include where the vehicle is stopped at the
zebra crossing to allow
a passenger to enter or exit the vehicle
To be honest, I think I'm bang to rights here unless I'm missing
something.
Edit, can't get images to work. Hopefully the links work aok
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