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#Post#: 70818--------------------------------------------------
Newham, Code 01, parked in restricted street, ward road
DIR By: flash2005
Date: May 10, 2025, 12:30 pm
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The driver parked the vehicle on a single yellow line on Ward
Road for approximately 15 minutes while visiting the nearby NHS
Centre to collect an appointment letter. This occurred on a
Saturday, and there were no visible signs on the street
indicating any specific parking restrictions in effect.
Unfortunately, the driver missed the controlled zone sign
located at the entrance to the street, as they were running late
for another appointment. A penalty notice was issued and placed
on the vehicle within five minutes of parking. Given that the
street was completely empty, no obstruction was caused to
traffic or pedestrians. The driver feels that the charge is
disproportionately high and unfair under the circumstances. Are
there any grounds to contest this ? Photos not yet available on
the Newham website, but will post as soon as available.
Ticket below
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#Post#: 70861--------------------------------------------------
Re: Newham, Code 01, parked in restricted street, ward road
DIR By: stamfordman
Date: May 10, 2025, 5:39 pm
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I was there recently at the InHealth next door but used one of
the pay bays on Jupp Road.
If you came from the main road you can't really complain about
the lack of zone entry signs.
I don't think you have anything other than discretion on picking
up medical related info but this is Newham.
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Re: Newham, Code 01, parked in restricted street, ward road
DIR By: flash2005
Date: May 11, 2025, 3:45 pm
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Are there any technical aspects or mistakes in the PCN that can
be used to contest or challenge ?
#Post#: 70971--------------------------------------------------
Re: Newham, Code 01, parked in restricted street, ward road
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: May 11, 2025, 4:05 pm
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--- Quote from: flash2005 link ---
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> Are there any technical aspects or mistakes in the PCN that
can be used to contest or challenge ?
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Not as far as I can see. Years ago, we'd see lots of errors, and
appeals were won on them, but nowadays most councils have upped
their game so we see far less. Errors in PCNs appear mostly in
those issued outside London, but these too, are rare.
#Post#: 72042--------------------------------------------------
Re: Newham, Code 01, parked in restricted street, ward road
DIR By: flash2005
Date: May 18, 2025, 8:10 am
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This is the first time I haven’t been able to find any helpful
support from this group. Usually, there are plenty of clever and
resourceful solutions shared here to deal with the vermin ripoff
councils.
#Post#: 72053--------------------------------------------------
Re: Newham, Code 01, parked in restricted street, ward road
DIR By: H C Andersen
Date: May 18, 2025, 10:00 am
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The council's photos show the car parked no more than 10m from a
pair of CPZ gateway signs which, from the car's orientation, the
driver had passed.
The default restriction is Mon-Sat 0800-6.30.
The driver can't really do more than submit a polite challenge
asking them to exercise discretion. Do so before 23rd to
preserve the discount.
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