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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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       #Post#: 70967--------------------------------------------------
       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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