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#Post#: 71656--------------------------------------------------
Newham, code 01 parked in a restricted street, Marlborough Road
E7, single yellow line
DIR By: mmak
Date: May 15, 2025, 9:29 am
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Hi all,
First I’d like to mention that I only have one day to appeal
this PCN due to my own forgetfulness! I will appreciate any
thoughts or advice anyone has on my plan to appeal.
On 18th April (Good Friday Bank Holiday), at 16:45pm I parked on
a single yellow line due to not finding parking space in a bay.
I looked for any sign to indicate the times of operation but
could not find any. I therefore assumed that the restrictions
would be the same as the CPZ hours of operation which are
Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm. However, as this was a bank holiday and the
rules are not enforced for parking bays I assumed this would be
the same for this yellow line seeing as there was no specific
sign with its time of operation. The pictures taken by the
enforcement officer only show the vehicle parked on a single
yellow and not of any signage specific to it.
I want to appeal on the ground that it was a Bank Holiday and
the rules for the parking bays should extend to the single
yellow line given there was no specific sign for it.
The road is Marlborough Road, Forest Gate, London E7 and can be
seen on google maps here.
HTML https://maps.app.goo.gl/ySwfHyq8ovLXE93p9.
I parked in the
location behind the silver Vauxhall Zafira that can be seen on
the right side of the road once clicking on the link. My wheels
were not over the dropped kerb.
I used ChatGPT to create an appeal:
I am writing to formally appeal the issuance of Penalty Charge
Notice number PN2232066A, issued for an alleged contravention on
18th April (Good Friday Bank Holiday) at 16:45pm on Marlborough
Road, E7.
The alleged contravention relates to parking on a single yellow
line (Contravention Code 01 – Parked in a restricted street
during prescribed hours). I would like to explain the
circumstances and request that this PCN be cancelled on the
following grounds:
On the date in question, I was unable to find an available space
in a marked parking bay and parked on a single yellow line. I
carefully checked the area for any signage indicating the
specific times of restriction for that yellow line but found
none. Given the absence of such a sign, I reasonably assumed
that the restriction would follow the standard Controlled
Parking Zone (CPZ) hours, which for this street are Monday to
Saturday, 8:00am to 6:30pm.
As 18th April was Good Friday, a Bank Holiday, I also referred
to guidance available on Newham Council’s website, which states
that parking restrictions in bays are not enforced on Bank
Holidays unless signs indicate otherwise. In this case, there
were no signs for the single yellow line, nor any indication
that different restrictions applied to it than to the bays
within the same CPZ.
Additionally, I would also like to point out that the
enforcement officer did not include any photographs of signage
in the evidence for this PCN—likely because no such signage
exists at or near the location. The photographic evidence
provided only shows the vehicle parked on a single yellow line,
which further confirms the absence of signage.
In the absence of signage to the contrary, and based on the
Council’s own guidance, I believe it was reasonable to assume
that the same Bank Holiday concession applied to the single
yellow line. The lack of clear signage creates ambiguity, and I
respectfully submit that enforcement should not have taken place
under these circumstances.
I therefore request that this PCN be reviewed and cancelled.
If anyone can think of anything else that I may add that would
be helpful.
Many thanks
Mo
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#Post#: 71658--------------------------------------------------
Re: Newham, code 01 parked in a restricted street, Marlborough
Road E7, single yellow line
DIR By: stamfordman
Date: May 15, 2025, 9:45 am
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Sadly this is of course in a controlled parking zone (CPZ). What
was your route to where you parked - you should have passed
entry signs. If not you have a case on signage.
Also Newham's website just says this:
Single yellow line restrictions still apply on bank holidays.
The restrictions for yellow lines can be found on time plates by
the side of the road.
And doesn't mention CPZs. So that's something.
HTML https://www.newham.gov.uk/parking-permits/parking-newham/7
HTML https://i.imgur.com/XGpveRf.png
#Post#: 71661--------------------------------------------------
Re: Newham, code 01 parked in a restricted street, Marlborough
Road E7, single yellow line
DIR By: stamfordman
Date: May 15, 2025, 9:59 am
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There isn't actually any rush as you've missed the discount
period and the next step is sending a notice to owner to the
registered keeper.
But if you want to get something off I suggest:
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Dear Newham,
I was surprised to get the PCN as I checked the information on
your website about bank holiday parking and concerning yellow
lines you say:
Single yellow line restrictions still apply on bank holidays.
The restrictions for yellow lines can be found on time plates by
the side of the road.
But I could see no timeplates and your CEO has provided no
picture of a timeplate.
As your policy does not apply at the location I parked in since
there was no indication the yellow line was restricted I trust
you will cancel the PCN and I look forward to your early
confirmation.
#Post#: 71744--------------------------------------------------
Re: Newham, code 01 parked in a restricted street, Marlborough
Road E7, single yellow line
DIR By: mmak
Date: May 15, 2025, 3:49 pm
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I don't think there are CPZ signs on this road. On Google maps
is shows as not having them but I'll have to go and check in
person if still the case.
There are definitely no time plates for the single yellow so I
will add the bit about policy not applying.
Cheers
#Post#: 71747--------------------------------------------------
Re: Newham, code 01 parked in a restricted street, Marlborough
Road E7, single yellow line
DIR By: H C Andersen
Date: May 15, 2025, 3:54 pm
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IMO, you are clutching at straws so set your expectations
accordingly pl.
Are you the registered keeper of thevehicle with current DVLA
details?
#Post#: 71760--------------------------------------------------
Re: Newham, code 01 parked in a restricted street, Marlborough
Road E7, single yellow line
DIR By: mmak
Date: May 15, 2025, 5:54 pm
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I am indeed
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