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#Post#: 124032--------------------------------------------------
Hounslow, code 24p not parked within the markings, Dolman Road
DIR By: lewis
Date: July 7, 2026, 5:44 pm
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At the time, I was driving a rental car that was significantly
larger than my usual vehicle. My own car had been written off
the previous week after being hit by a drunk driver, so I was
still getting used to the size and dimensions of the rental.
When I arrived on Dolman Road, there was a long stretch of empty
parking bays. I drove along the road and chose the first
available bay. As shown in the satellite image
HTML https://maps.app.goo.gl/8pCog8DcWErpddNE9,
this bay is adjacent
to a small section of pavement surrounded by bollards.
Because I was still unfamiliar with the larger vehicle, I was
cautious about getting too close to the bollards and was also
conscious of leaving enough space in case another vehicle parked
closely behind me and blocked me in. I therefore left a gap
between my car and the bollards, believing that I was parked
appropriately given the road was empty and I was only going to
be away for an hour.
After parking, I opened the parking app, paid for two hours of
parking (over £7!), and then left the vehicle.
Nearly 36 hours after, the Hounslow Council website is still not
showing images of the offence.. so I'm hoping that means there
aren't any!
Here's a link to images of the PCN
HTML https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ypGOpvr-MTTkIUwGdhrDhEoToI_A6arr?usp=sharing.<br
/>I also have pictures of the car in the spot, but haven't
included those incase the council don't have any and I end up
incriminating myself. If however, you think it'd be better to
share them, I will.
#Post#: 124035--------------------------------------------------
Re: Hounslow, code 24p not parked within the markings, Dolman
Road
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: July 7, 2026, 6:30 pm
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So here, I assume: -
HTML https://maps.app.goo.gl/h13VMhKFpcHmKTgn6
Photos are not a legal requirement for a PCN served at the
roadside to the vehicle, it is your word against the CEO's which
is a bit daft for an alleged contravention like this. If you
don't show us your own photos, then it will be very difficult to
give full advice. It would be unusual for no photos to be taken
by the CEO for a contravention which can only be shown by a
photo ! So keep looking at their website.
One major problem you have identified in your text, is the fact
that the vehicle is not yours, it is a rental car. Under the
legislation, the owner of the vehicle has legal responsibility
for payment or appeal of a PCN. So if you want to take the
matter forward, instead of just coughing-up the discount, you
need to find out what the hire company conditions say about
parking and traffic penalties. If you fail to pay the PCN, they
will receive a Notice to Owner. They can submit reps stating
they are a hire company and giving your name and address, and
the council can then cancel that Notice to Owner, and serve one
to you. However, many hire companies don't do this, they just
pay the NtO, and off-charge to the hirer. I suspect you are not
the hirer, it will no doubt be the insurance company, so things
could get very complicated !
Anyway, post your photos for comment
#Post#: 124038--------------------------------------------------
Re: Hounslow, code 24p not parked within the markings, Dolman
Road
DIR By: lewis
Date: July 8, 2026, 1:15 am
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That location is correct.
Thanks for your reply, really appreciate it!
While I understand photos might not be a legal requirement,
surely it would be difficult to prove in court without them?
I've added the photos to the Google Drive folder
HTML https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ypGOpvr-MTTkIUwGdhrDhEoToI_A6arr?usp=sharing,<br
/>please let me know what you think.
Thank you!
#Post#: 124044--------------------------------------------------
Re: Hounslow, code 24p not parked within the markings, Dolman
Road
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: July 8, 2026, 3:07 am
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Having looked at your photos, there are no bay markings shown at
all, so if the council have none, ordinarily, you'd have a very
good case at the adjudicators. However, the fact is it is a hire
car is against you because only the car owner can submit formal
representations and register an appeal at the adjudicators.
Please note the legal process does not involve courts, the
adjudicators are a legal body established in the various Acts
and regulations.
#Post#: 124056--------------------------------------------------
Re: Hounslow, code 24p not parked within the markings, Dolman
Road
DIR By: stamfordman
Date: July 8, 2026, 5:19 am
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Council pics may appear soon as PCN was Monday.
You can challenge at first stage but as said at the next stage
the NTO is sent to the registered keeper so you'd need to check
terms for PCN handling.
I can't see any bay markings in your pictures so this looks like
a good case but the rental is a potential obstacle.
#Post#: 124059--------------------------------------------------
Re: Hounslow, code 24p not parked within the markings, Dolman
Road
DIR By: lewis
Date: July 8, 2026, 5:35 am
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I suspect the reason you can't see the markings in my pictures
is because it's under the car, but thinking back I should have
taken some wider angle images, but I took those pictures before
realising what the actual offence was.. I thought it was for not
paying.
I understand the complication of it being a rental car, and a
quick Google search seems to suggest that Auxillis (the rental
company) might apply an admin fee on top of the fine.. which is
not ideal.
#Post#: 124241--------------------------------------------------
Re: Hounslow, code 24p not parked within the markings, Dolman
Road
DIR By: lewis
Date: July 9, 2026, 4:50 pm
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There are still no images on the Hounslow website for this..
that's over 3 days now. What do you think I should do about
this?
#Post#: 124243--------------------------------------------------
Re: Hounslow, code 24p not parked within the markings, Dolman
Road
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: July 9, 2026, 5:02 pm
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--- Quote from: lewis link ---
>
> There are still no images on the Hounslow website for this..
that's over 3 days now. What do you think I should do about
this?
>
--- End Quote ---
Photos may not have been taken, but wait a while and look again.
The main problem you have is the hire car. Councils reject all
informal challenges, so to get a result, you'd have to take them
to London Tribunals, but you can't because you are not the
owner. Only if the hire company follow the process and submit
their own reps naming you can you take the matter further than
an informal challenge.
#Post#: 124246--------------------------------------------------
Re: Hounslow, code 24p not parked within the markings, Dolman
Road
DIR By: lewis
Date: July 9, 2026, 5:49 pm
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Ok, it sounds like I don't have much of a chance here so might
just leave it until closer to the deadline just to see if any
images turn up, then pay it.
Thanks for your input!
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