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#Post#: 3642--------------------------------------------------
Re: Kensington & Chelsea - contravention 62: Parked on
'footpath', served by TFL - Pls help!
DIR By: troolykool
Date: August 21, 2023, 9:33 am
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A ceo employed by TfL. I’ll be submitting the rep tmro. Any last
comments / advice on draft appreciated. .
#Post#: 3643--------------------------------------------------
Re: Kensington & Chelsea - contravention 62: Parked on
'footpath', served by TFL - Pls help!
DIR By: John U.K.
Date: August 21, 2023, 9:41 am
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Take on board the comments in posts replies#19 and #25 and post
your revised draft for comment before sending off. You are still
in time and can allow 24hrs for further comment.
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Re: Kensington & Chelsea - contravention 62: Parked on
'footpath', served by TFL - Pls help!
DIR By: troolykool
Date: August 21, 2023, 2:08 pm
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Thanks. Here is the updated draft for comment.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to formally appeal the Penalty Charge Notice (PCN)
issued to my vehicle under contravention code 62, with PCN
number [PCN Number]. I contest the PCN on the grounds of
unloading heavy items from my vehicle in a responsible and
timely manner.
On the date in question, I was in the process of unloading
several heavy and bulky items from my vehicle, including a
television, an electric scooter, flooring, building tools, and
furniture. These items necessitated a larger space for unloading
due to their size and weight, making it impractical to unload
anywhere else.
We have had a flat at this address for 13 years. It is our
understanding that the dropped kerb and area within the bollards
were provided for the purpose of loading and unloading without
obstructing the A4. Both ourselves and our neighbours have done
so for this purpose in the past without any problems, historic
GSV picture also show vans parked there. There is no visible
signage indicating otherwise. Please also note that the property
is situated on a dual carriageway, and the closest alternative
road is not only too far for unloading purposes, but is
designated exclusively for permit resident holders and disabled
badge holders only.
In light of this situation, and with the intention of ensuring
the safety of pedestrians and fellow road users, I opted to
briefly park my vehicle on the footpath in order to expedite the
unloading process.
Crucially, I want to emphasize that my vehicle was never left
unattended during the unloading process, as evident in the
photographs. I was actively engaged in the task, ensuring that
the vehicle did not obstruct the passage of pedestrians or
impede the flow of traffic in any way. The entire incident, as
indicated on the PCN, lasted less than a minute (from 12:48 to
12:48), affirming my commitment to swiftly completing the
unloading process while adhering to road safety guidelines.
During the unloading, I encountered an enforcement officer who
conveyed that continuing with the unloading would result in a
PCN - he was not prevented from serving a PCN by affixing to my
vehicle. I immediately ceased unloading and moved my car to
avoid any further complications. To my surprise, I received the
PCN by post despite moving my vehicle and complying with the
officer's instructions.
Given these circumstances, I kindly request that you reconsider
the imposition of the penalty charge, in favour of the loading
exemption. I firmly believe that the genuine effort to ensure
the safety of pedestrians and my prompt response to the
enforcement officer’s instructions should warrant a review of
the PCN. I am more than willing to provide any additional
evidence or documentation to substantiate my claims.
Thank you for your time and understanding. I anticipate a fair
and just resolution to this matter.
Sincerely,
#Post#: 3690--------------------------------------------------
Re: Kensington & Chelsea - contravention 62: Parked on
'footpath', served by TFL - Pls help!
DIR By: troolykool
Date: August 22, 2023, 7:46 am
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Any further final comments on the draft appeal? Thanks so much!
#Post#: 3911--------------------------------------------------
Re: Kensington & Chelsea - contravention 62: Parked on
'footpath', served by TFL - Pls help!
DIR By: ivanleo
Date: August 26, 2023, 1:59 pm
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Only just catching up on things, but your draft looks good on to
me.
However assuming TFL rejects, how many people were involved in
the unloading? Obviously you must have had multiple people, as
there must be at least one person with the vehicle while the
other person takes the goods into the premises.
#Post#: 3913--------------------------------------------------
Re: Kensington & Chelsea - contravention 62: Parked on
'footpath', served by TFL - Pls help!
DIR By: H C Andersen
Date: August 26, 2023, 3:05 pm
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OP, I'm still unclear on what happened.
The PCN relates to the black car.
TfL's photos show 3 vehicles: a white van, a yellow car derived
van and the black car.
Previously you suggested that the white van belongs to a
'delivery man' and that it was from this vehicle that large
items were being transferred to the flat. But later there's a
suggestion that item(s) went straight from the white van to the
black car. Clearly, anything you did as regards the white van is
not central to the alleged contravention, only the circumstances
surrounding the black car. You transferring items from the white
van to your husband's flat are not relevant, the boundaries of
this matter relate to what happened after the black car parked
on the footway.
I'm not certain your reps deal with the separate elements of
this saga.
#Post#: 4940--------------------------------------------------
Re: Kensington & Chelsea - contravention 62: Parked on
'footpath', served by TFL - Pls help!
DIR By: troolykool
Date: September 11, 2023, 5:50 pm
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Unfortunately the TfL status of my rep says it’s been rejected
as of today. Haven’t received an email with an explanation yet.
#Post#: 4956--------------------------------------------------
Re: Kensington & Chelsea - contravention 62: Parked on
'footpath', served by TFL - Pls help!
DIR By: ivanleo
Date: September 11, 2023, 6:29 pm
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--- Quote from: cp8759 link ---
>
> However assuming TFL rejects, how many people were involved in
the unloading? Obviously you must have had multiple people, as
there must be at least one person with the vehicle while the
other person takes the goods into the premises.
>
--- End Quote ---
Can you please answer this?
#Post#: 5024--------------------------------------------------
Re: Kensington & Chelsea - contravention 62: Parked on
'footpath', served by TFL - Pls help!
DIR By: troolykool
Date: September 12, 2023, 3:39 pm
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Yes there were two of us involved in the unloading.
#Post#: 5043--------------------------------------------------
Re: Kensington & Chelsea - contravention 62: Parked on
'footpath', served by TFL - Pls help!
DIR By: H C Andersen
Date: September 13, 2023, 3:06 am
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Sorry to come back to this, but your reps were not accurate. You
appear to be conflating several separate activities.
The PCN relates to a single car, the black one. You could not
possibly have been loading the items you claim from this car
'including [but not limited to] a television, an electric
scooter, flooring, building tools, and furniture.'
It's a car, not a TARDIS.
Anyway, we'll see what comes back from TfL.
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