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#Post#: 65739--------------------------------------------------
Enfield, code 27 Parked In a special enforcement area adjacent
to a footway lowered to the level of the carriageway
DIR By: begmax
Date: April 5, 2025, 5:47 am
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Hi All,
Firstly I would like to thank you all for setting up this site.
It is genuinely nice to see somewhere on the internet where
people are going out of their way to help others. Well done to
you all.
Here is the links to the PCN photos
HTML https://share.icloud.com/photos/01f4g7UMbOvcthwXQUvzQRZ4w
HTML https://share.icloud.com/photos/0f52XKerNUGMJaUa0usCewbSQ
And the location on google maps
HTML https://maps.app.goo.gl/DwKq9JZWh4gRCwiZA
I parked in a side road at about 9pm when it was dark. I saw
there were garages and a dropped kerb so was mindful to park
properly. But the mistake I make was to use the white line as a
guide to where I should park up to. This line was short of the
end of the dropped kerb, hence the reason given for the PCN.
My issue is as following
- The dropping of the kerb is only slight, which does not make
it very obvious, especially at night.
- Most people would assume the white line would be a good guide
to know where to be able to park up to. Again especially at
night when the dropped kerb edge is not obvious.
- The 'garage' itself is not used to park a vehicle. So I wasn't
inconveniencing the garage owner. I realise the enforcement
office would not have known this.
Do you think there is any ground for appeal here? Or should I
just pay the fine and put it down to bad luck?
Very much appreciate you thoughts.
Regards
Max
#Post#: 65742--------------------------------------------------
Re: Enfield, code 27 Parked In a special enforcement area
adjacent to a footway lowered to the level of the carriageway
DIR By: MrChips
Date: April 5, 2025, 6:07 am
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The photos do show you encroached on the part where the kerb
meets the carriageway.
You refer to some knowledge of the garage and what it's (not)
used for so do you know the owner?
#Post#: 65792--------------------------------------------------
Re: Enfield, code 27 Parked In a special enforcement area
adjacent to a footway lowered to the level of the carriageway
DIR By: begmax
Date: April 5, 2025, 12:49 pm
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Thanks for the quick reply.
I don't personally know the home owner but I live round the
corner and am aware of the goings on in my neighbourhood. I've
seen the garage door open and it is used for storage rather than
a place to park a vehicle.
Do you think the council and tribunal will just look at this in
a black & white way rather than considering the specific
situation where the white line is too short and can mislead
people.
I'm sure I'm not the only one to have fallen foul of this.
I was hoping if I appeal they may see how a genuine mistake has
been made. Or is this just wishful thinking.
#Post#: 65801--------------------------------------------------
Re: Enfield, code 27 Parked In a special enforcement area
adjacent to a footway lowered to the level of the carriageway
DIR By: mrmustard
Date: April 5, 2025, 2:40 pm
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I do not think the pcn is compliant. There is no postal address
at which to pay or challenge. I need a few days to research
this as I am on holiday
#Post#: 65843--------------------------------------------------
Re: Enfield, code 27 Parked In a special enforcement area
adjacent to a footway lowered to the level of the carriageway
DIR By: begmax
Date: April 6, 2025, 8:23 am
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Hi MrMustard,
I hadn't even considered the format of the PCN could be a reason
to appeal. I look forward to the outcome of your research. And
enjoy your holiday :)
#Post#: 66328--------------------------------------------------
Re: Enfield, code 27 Parked In a special enforcement area
adjacent to a footway lowered to the level of the carriageway
DIR By: mrmustard
Date: April 9, 2025, 11:30 am
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The PCN is required to contain an address at which
representations against a PCN can be sent. That is, by default,
a postal address although email and a portal can be offered in
addition. Anything else does not facilitate the making of
representations by the elderly who may not use computers.
The Enfield PCN does not have an address to write to.
I would also rely on the placement of the line and your
knowledge that the garage is used for storage.
#Post#: 66333--------------------------------------------------
Re: Enfield, code 27 Parked In a special enforcement area
adjacent to a footway lowered to the level of the carriageway
DIR By: H C Andersen
Date: April 9, 2025, 11:53 am
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Mr M, I'm not doubting your view, but could you provide an
authority for the issue of postal address pl.
I've just read the General and Appeals Regs and the SoS's
Guidance and can only find a reference to 'postal address' in
the context of 'enforcement notice'.
#Post#: 66550--------------------------------------------------
Re: Enfield, code 27 Parked In a special enforcement area
adjacent to a footway lowered to the level of the carriageway
DIR By: begmax
Date: April 10, 2025, 4:40 pm
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Thanks Mr Mustard,
I'll appeal the PCN on the 2 points,
- Misleading road markings
- PCN missing postal address for appeals.
Fingers crossed but I assume they will reject and I'll have to
go on to the tribunal.
Thanks for all your guidance. I'll put an update on here on the
eventual outcome.
Regards
Max
#Post#: 66630--------------------------------------------------
Re: Enfield, code 27 Parked In a special enforcement area
adjacent to a footway lowered to the level of the carriageway
DIR By: mrmustard
Date: April 11, 2025, 8:36 am
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--- Quote from: H C Andersen link ---
>
> Mr M, I'm not doubting your view, but could you provide an
authority for the issue of postal address pl.
>
> I've just read the General and Appeals Regs and the SoS's
Guidance and can only find a reference to 'postal address' in
the context of 'enforcement notice'.
>
--- End Quote ---
Hi HCA, there is nothing in the Regs which sets out what the
address should be a on a PCN. I am relying on the reasonable
assumption that it should be the same as for an NtO (and we can
run the argument at that stage also) that the form is as set by
London Councils Traffic & Environment Committee which sets out
post as being the first method with any others being optional
(but telephone must be offered to comply with the Equality Act
reasonable adjustments duty).
#Post#: 69994--------------------------------------------------
Re: Enfield, code 27 Parked In a special enforcement area
adjacent to a footway lowered to the level of the carriageway
DIR By: begmax
Date: May 4, 2025, 3:44 pm
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Hi Mr Mustard,
Here is the latest update on the PCN.
I appealed to Enfield council with the below points...
- Misleading road markings
- PCN missing postal address for appeals.
...and as expected it was rejected by email.
I'm waiting to receive the Notice of Rejection to understand the
steps to appeal further.
Below is the text of the rejection. They didn't really comment
on the reasons for my appeal, just provided a pretty standard
text.
I'll update on how the further appeal progresses.
Traffic Management Act 2004 and London Local Authorities Act
2000
Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) Number: EF15328952
Date of Contravention: 29/03/2025
Location of Contravention: CLIVE WAY EN1
I refer to your letter received in connection with the issue of
the above Penalty Charge
Notice.
The Penalty Charge Notice was issued because your vehicle
registration WD74PJO was
seen by Civil Enforcement Officer EN149 in CLIVE WAY EN1, for
the following alleged
parking contravention 27 Parked in a special enforcement area
adjacent to a footway,
cycle track or verge lowered to meet the level of the
carriageway .
The current legislation (Section 86 of the Traffic Management
Act 2004) allows for
enforcement action (issue of a Penalty Charge Notice and
subsequent removal of
contravening vehicle) to be taken when a vehicle is parked
adjacent to a dropped footway.
This covers any dropped footway including those which allow
vehicles access (a
‘crossover’) and those which assist persons crossing the road.
The legislation was made
by an Act of Parliament, so the local authority is not required
to sign the contravention.
The Council will only take action for residential premises when
a complaint has been
received. In this case, your vehicle was parked across a
residential access area and a
resident made a complaint.
While the entirety of the entrance may not have been blocked,
this does not prevent
the contravention, although only part of the vehicle was
adjacent to the dropped kerb, this
is sufficient for the contravention to occur; and in any event
parking in this way hard-up
against driveways is potentially dangerous as it obstructs sight
lines for vehicles entering
and exiting the premises. A resident did complain about your
vehicle being parked in
contravention and therefore the Council was obliged to take
enforcement action on their
behalf.
If you would like to view the photographs taken of your vehicle
on the date in question
please visit the website
HTML https://parkingservices.itsvc.co.uk/enfield/notices/
Our Ref: EF15328952
Your Ref: WD74PJO
Tel: 03300 884798 (Payments)
0843 2081777 (Enquires)
(Mon-Fri 9:30am – 4:30pm)
Website:
HTML https://parkingservices.itsvc.co.uk/enfield/notices/
Date: 01/05/2025
Your comments have been noted and considered. In this instance,
I am not prepared to
cancel the Penalty Charge Notice. I must, therefore, request
payment of £65.00 to be
received within 14 days from the date of this letter.
Payment can be made as follows:
 By Telephone
Call 0330 088 4798 (24hr payment line) using one of the
following debit or credit cards
– MASTERCARD, VISA, DELTA, SWITCH.
 On Line
Go to
HTML https://parkingservices.itsvc.co.uk/enfield/notices/
and
follow the instructions.
Please note that payment of the discounted sum will close the
PCN. If you wish to
take this matter further, payment should not be made.
A Notice to Owner form will be sent to the registered keeper of
the vehicle as shown on
the DVLA records. At that time the penalty will be at the
statutory rate (£130.00) and the
opportunity to pay the discounted sum will not be available.
The Notice to Owner gives the grounds upon which formal
representations can be made to
the Local Authority. If formal representations are rejected by
the Local Authority a Notice
of Rejection will be issued with details of how to appeal to the
independent Parking
Adjudicator. An appeal cannot be made to the Adjudicator until
the Notice to Owner has
been issued and formal representations rejected.
Yours sincerely
Issued by NSL
On behalf of Head of Parking Services
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