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       #Post#: 50112--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Redbridge, parked in restricted street, Cranley Road Ilford
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   DIR By: NTIAEP
       Date: December 16, 2024, 11:59 am
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       --- Quote from: buscalls link ---
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       > [member=898]NTIAEP[/member] - Does this sign apply to the
       opposite side too (side of plumbing shop facing Ley St)?
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       I would hazard a guess and say "yes", but I'm sure the more
       learned on the forum will confirm or otherwise.  The GSV is from
       2020 so might be an idea to check what signs/road markings etc.
       there are in the present day.
       #Post#: 50115--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Redbridge, parked in restricted street, Cranley Road Ilford
       IG1
   DIR By: fraser.mitchell
       Date: December 16, 2024, 12:52 pm
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       --- Quote from: buscalls link ---
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       > [member=12]Incandescent[/member] - ie not worth bothering
       then?
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       > [member=898]NTIAEP[/member] - Does this sign apply to the
       opposite side too (side of plumbing shop facing Ley St)?
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       If you are going to fight a PCN today, you have to be prepared
       to forego the discount option. However if your reps are received
       by them within the discount period, they will re-offer it when
       rejecting your reps. Their rejection may show them as totally
       wrong and give you the bones of a formal representation against
       the next stage, the Notice to Owner. People seem to be totally
       terrified at losing the discount, and councils know this, and
       ruthlessly game the system to use this to get the money in.
       #Post#: 50117--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Redbridge, parked in restricted street, Cranley Road Ilford
       IG1
   DIR By: H C Andersen
       Date: December 16, 2024, 12:59 pm
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       There isn't a NTO, this PCN is it..next stop adjudication if
       reps unsuccessful.
       IMO, the sign isn't relevant to the contravention which is
       stated in the PCN i.e. simple waiting where not permitted.
       OP, what were you loading and was it pre-ordered or were you
       simply shopping?
       Loading/collecting is an exemption to the restriction but for
       this a vehicle must have been essential for the carriage of the
       item, you should have been parked as close as feasible and not
       been there longer than necessary.
       Do your facts fit?
       As regards the CEO, the PCN recites both reasons why this type
       of PCN may be served i.e. prevention and driving away before
       they'd finished preparing. It's not all about preventing
       service. IMO, it's inevitable that the CEO's notes are clear on
       the circumstances and these support the authority issuing the
       PCN, therefore it's going to be your word against theirs.
       Your photos and account aren't clear. As you were obliged to
       park, collect and depart smartly I'm surprised you had time to
       photograph epaulettes. But it's your account and you were there.
       #Post#: 50120--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Redbridge, parked in restricted street, Cranley Road Ilford
       IG1
   DIR By: stamfordman
       Date: December 16, 2024, 1:11 pm
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       'Officer not prevented' from serving a PCN is a fairly common
       appeal at the tribunal and often upheld if appellants have a
       personal hearing and are credible to the adjudicator.
       Sounds like you have good grounds on this and possibly the
       loading exemption.
       #Post#: 50168--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Redbridge, parked in restricted street, Cranley Road Ilford
       IG1
   DIR By: buscalls
       Date: December 17, 2024, 3:53 am
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       @HCAndersen I was collecting a bathtub from the plumbing shop
       and hence parked as close as possible.  The vehicle was visible
       from the shops side window and when I was at the till I saw the
       CEO and rushed out to move the vehicle.  While stuck because of
       the traffic I asked the CEO from the vehicle of I can stay here
       because loading large item and he said I had to park at rear
       which was obviously occupied at the time.
       I took photo of his epaulette because earlier this year I had a
       CEO near my vehicle when I was in a parked bay and sat in the
       vehicle trying to figure out Ringgo because the parking machine
       was out of order.  He didn't affix any PCN nor was prevented
       from doing so but then I received a PCN by post!  After that I
       thought best to take photo of his epaulette if anything similar
       happens as same area which now has.
       #Post#: 50182--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Redbridge, parked in restricted street, Cranley Road Ilford
       IG1
   DIR By: stamfordman
       Date: December 17, 2024, 4:55 am
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       If the bathtub was preordered I can't see how the loading
       exemption could fail. But your reps need redrafting - have you
       sent anything?
       #Post#: 50194--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Redbridge, parked in restricted street, Cranley Road Ilford
       IG1
   DIR By: H C Andersen
       Date: December 17, 2024, 6:25 am
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       'He didn't affix any PCN nor was prevented from doing so but
       then I received a PCN by post!'
       Whether he was prevented or not is your opinion. It might be
       right or otherwise, but it's not an objective fact and IMO you
       need to break down what transpired into smaller events.
       As regards 'he said I had to park at rear which was obviously
       occupied at the time.' pl post a GSV of exactly where you were.
       My inclination is to say that as loading is an exemption(where
       is your receipt and did you pre-order etc...you haven't yet
       dealt with this point)then whether the exemption applies is the
       key. I don't think that the exemption can be disapplied by a CEO
       simply because in their opinion you should have parked
       off-street. There are some off-street parking areas around my
       way which I wouldn't drive into if you paid me, their surfaces
       are a hazard.
       You would also add that on the face of it the PCN has been
       served out of time because more than 28 days have expired
       between the dates of contravention and service. It is NOT your
       task to reason why, it's the authority's burden to prove that
       they were entitled to serve 'late' ... because it's hired and
       they notified the keeper that reps to the effect that the
       vehicle was hired were served less than 28 days ago. Proof on
       their part(copy of NoA to hire company), not assertion.
       #Post#: 50879--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Redbridge, parked in restricted street, Cranley Road Ilford
       IG1
   DIR By: buscalls
       Date: December 23, 2024, 12:16 pm
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       I submitted reps as below and received letter rejecting the reps
       (see link below).  Noticed that on the "Your right to appeal"
       guidance page the fourth bullet point is incomplete.  Pointing
       out in case it is technically wrong.  Otherwise would appreciate
       thoughts on whether to take this further.
       "The vehicle was parked with hazards on next to a plumbing store
       for loading of large, bulky items.  There is no signage relating
       to the location parked not permitting this activity.
       Furthermore the PCN alleges vehicle was driven away before CEO
       had finished preparing PCN or was prevented from serving.  I
       have photos as attached showing that there was traffic on the
       road which clearly would have prevented the vehicle from being
       driven away.  Further the PCN photos show me approaching vehicle
       to enter.  Therefore if CEO wanted to serve PCN in person or
       affix to vehicle there was ample opportunity to do so. I cannot
       understand why this PCN was raised and what motivation
       CEO/London Borough of Redbridge had for stating false
       information on the PCN that vehicle was driven away or CEO was
       prevented from serving.  Therefore I request the PCN be
       rescinded with immediate effect.  I look forward to your
       confirmation of the same."
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       #Post#: 50898--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Redbridge, parked in restricted street, Cranley Road Ilford
       IG1
   DIR By: buscalls
       Date: December 23, 2024, 2:12 pm
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       I'm a doofus didn't see the last two comments on the second
       page!
       Unfortunately didn't pick up these points (receipt, out of time)
       in my reps.  Should I still appeal based on the reps made?
       #Post#: 50899--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Redbridge, parked in restricted street, Cranley Road Ilford
       IG1
   DIR By: fraser.mitchell
       Date: December 23, 2024, 2:19 pm
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       Well, if you don't follow our advice you're going to end in the
       brown stuff ! HOwever, if you are OK to risk the full PCN
       penalty, then register an appeal now at London Tribunals.
       Loading is an exemption to the yellow line and I would think a
       bathtup is sufficiently bulky to be a reason for parking
       close-by. It is this, or cough-up the £65; it's up to you.
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