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#Post#: 127139--------------------------------------------------
Re: Parked in a red route loading only bay - Ilford.
DIR By: zeezee
Date: August 7, 2026, 6:36 am
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Here is a draft appeal - any advice around it would be greatly
appreciated.
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Dear Sir or Madam,
I make these representations on the grounds that the alleged
contravention did not occur and, alternatively, ask the Council
to exercise its discretion in the exceptional circumstances of
this case.
Incomplete CCTV evidence
The evidence disclosed to me consists of CCTV footage of
approximately 40 seconds' duration. The footage shows my wife
leaving the vehicle but ends before the sequence of events is
complete. It does not establish how long the vehicle remained at
the location or what occurred after the clip ends.
If the Council relies on any additional CCTV evidence, I request
that the complete, unedited recording be disclosed. If no
further footage exists, I ask the Council to explain how it
considers that the short extract alone is sufficient to
establish the alleged contravention.
Exceptional circumstances
At the time of the alleged contravention, my elderly mother was
travelling with me. She is a registered Blue Badge holder with
significant mobility difficulties and was unable to be left
unattended. She therefore remained in the vehicle throughout.
I also remained in the vehicle at all times so that I could stay
with and assist my mother if required.
My wife briefly went into the nearby Tesco to purchase a small
number of essential grocery items for my mother before returning
to the vehicle.
I appreciate that the restrictions are intended to keep Red
Routes clear and I fully respect their purpose. However, this
was not a stop made for convenience or to gain any advantage. It
was a brief stop made because I could not leave my disabled
mother unattended while essential items were obtained for her.
I therefore respectfully request that the Council exercise its
discretion and cancel the Penalty Charge Notice in light of
these exceptional circumstances.
Consideration of representations
If the Council is minded to reject these representations, I
request that it specifically addresses:
whether any CCTV footage exists beyond the 40-second extract
disclosed;
why it considers the disclosed footage sufficient to establish
the contravention;
whether it has considered my mother's disability and the fact
that she could not safely be left unattended; and
the reasons why it declines to exercise its discretion.
#Post#: 127140--------------------------------------------------
Re: Parked in a red route loading only bay - Ilford.
DIR By: tincombe
Date: August 7, 2026, 6:44 am
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My wife briefly went into the nearby Tesco to purchase a small
number of essential grocery items for my mother before returning
to the vehicle.
Two people got out of the car.
#Post#: 127142--------------------------------------------------
Re: Parked in a red route loading only bay - Ilford.
DIR By: zeezee
Date: August 7, 2026, 6:51 am
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* Thank you - I'll add wife & daughter....
#Post#: 127145--------------------------------------------------
Re: Parked in a red route loading only bay - Ilford.
DIR By: Hippocrates
Date: August 7, 2026, 7:17 am
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Always best to make a representation. Ok with me as long as you
do not admit too much.
#Post#: 127148--------------------------------------------------
Re: Parked in a red route loading only bay - Ilford.
DIR By: zeezee
Date: August 7, 2026, 7:24 am
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ok to attach my mother's BB as evidence?
#Post#: 127167--------------------------------------------------
Re: Parked in a red route loading only bay - Ilford.
DIR By: catnip
Date: August 7, 2026, 10:02 am
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--- Quote from: zeezee link ---
>
> However, this was not a stop made for convenience or to gain
any advantage. It was a brief stop made because I could not
leave my disabled mother unattended while essential items were
obtained for her.
>
--- End Quote ---
Just playing devil's advocate here, but want to make sure you
have a robust argument for your appeal.
Could you have parked in another location and still stayed in
the car with your mother whilst your wife and daughter walked a
bit further to the store?
#Post#: 127194--------------------------------------------------
Re: Parked in a red route loading only bay - Ilford.
DIR By: zeezee
Date: August 7, 2026, 2:24 pm
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Unfortunately, not to that particular Tesco. In hindsight, I
should have gone to the local superstore retail park, but I only
needed bread and milk for her to be honest.
#Post#: 127438--------------------------------------------------
Re: Parked in a red route loading only bay - Ilford.
DIR By: zeezee
Date: August 10, 2026, 3:59 pm
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Submitted on the 7th, let's see what type of rejection they come
back with...
#Post#: 129061--------------------------------------------------
Re: Parked in a red route loading only bay - Ilford.
DIR By: zeezee
Date: August 27, 2026, 3:23 pm
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Ok, so as expected, I got a rejection from the council.
Is there anything in their response that may allow me to take it
to a tribunal?
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#Post#: 129066--------------------------------------------------
Re: Parked in a red route loading only bay - Ilford.
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: August 27, 2026, 3:56 pm
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My view is that you would lose an appeal at London Tribunals,
unless Hippcrates or cp8759 can suggest a 'technical' appeal.
The sign is clear enough and only stopping for a short time is
not grounds for cancellation.
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