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#Post#: 87354--------------------------------------------------
Re: Royal Borough of Greenwich PCN, Code 01 Parked in a
restricted street, Gallions Road
DIR By: H C Andersen
Date: August 26, 2025, 3:36 pm
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Do you mean the sign on the opposite side of the carriageway,
which I doubt that any driver would notice coming off of the
roundabout and heading on the eastbound carriageway?
Yes.
#Post#: 87355--------------------------------------------------
Re: Royal Borough of Greenwich PCN, Code 01 Parked in a
restricted street, Gallions Road
DIR By: IC3GB
Date: August 26, 2025, 3:47 pm
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Coming off at the third exit on that roundabout even if you were
in the outside lane of the carriageway, you would struggle to
see the entry sign on the westbound carriageway. I only noticed
it when I walked the route to take the pictures and shoot the
video.
#Post#: 87359--------------------------------------------------
Re: Royal Borough of Greenwich PCN, Code 01 Parked in a
restricted street, Gallions Road
DIR By: H C Andersen
Date: August 26, 2025, 4:57 pm
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I think we're at cross-purposes.
I don't mean why did you, the driver, ignore, as in not see what
was clear to be seen, I mean why do you as registered keeper
ignoring the inadequacies of this sign in your reps and focus
solely on the one on the left!
#Post#: 87363--------------------------------------------------
Re: Royal Borough of Greenwich PCN, Code 01 Parked in a
restricted street, Gallions Road
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: August 26, 2025, 5:54 pm
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I think the case for inadequate and badly maintained signage is
made out pretty strongly, so the OP needs to register an appeal
at London Tribunals.
#Post#: 89381--------------------------------------------------
Re: Royal Borough of Greenwich PCN, Code 01 Parked in a
restricted street, Gallions Road
DIR By: IC3GB
Date: September 10, 2025, 11:06 am
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Thanks again to [member=428]H C Andersen[/member] for your
kindly drafted argument to the adjudicator and @ Incandescent
for your comments.
I have tinkered with the draft and I paste it below for comment
before registering my appeal with London Tribunals, my last day
to appeal being 15/09/2025 I believe.
Appeal to London Tribunals - PCN GR15616561
Primary Ground: Traffic Regulation Order not properly indicated
by appropriate traffic signs
Summary of Case
I parked opposite 2 Gallions Road on 24/05/2025, approaching via
Peartree Way (northbound), then east along Bugsby's Way and
south along Gallions Road. No CPZ entry signs were visible from
this approach route, constituting a fundamental breach of
regulatory requirements.
Detailed Grounds for Appeal
1. INADEQUATE SIGNAGE - PRIMARY GROUND
Factual Position
The authority states in their NOR: "Entry signs into the CPZ
explain the restriction... These have been checked and we
believe that they are correct in line with the regulations and
adequately placed for the purpose of enforcement."
However, objective evidence contradicts this assertion.
Evidence of Non-Compliance
Google Street View evidence (dated 2 months ago):
HTML https://maps.app.goo.gl/gNUbmSW8kU49c7SdA
Critical deficiencies identified:
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nearside sign faces approximately 10-4 position, while the
offside sign (evidenced by shadow casting) is oriented 9-3,
parallel to the dual carriageway
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approaching on the 30mph dual carriageway
•
requirements for visibility and orientation
Legal Requirements Not Met
Under Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016
(TSRGD):
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approaching traffic
•
•
entering the zone
The authority has failed to discharge its burden of proving
regulatory compliance.
2. ABSENCE OF LOADING RESTRICTION SIGNAGE
The authority claims: "loading and waiting restrictions are in
place... Entry signs into the CPZ explain the restriction on
driving, parking, loading and unloading inside the zone."
This is factually incorrect:
•
•
•
restriction signage
This represents either: a) Misstatement of the restrictions
actually in force, or
b) Inadequate signage for the restrictions claimed
3. AUTHORITY'S INVESTIGATION DEFICIENCIES
The NOR states: "These have been checked and we believe that
they are correct in line with the regulations."
Evidence suggests no proper investigation occurred:
•
approach route
•
•
failures raised
•
regulatory compliance
This constitutes a procedurally flawed decision based on
inadequate investigation.
4. PROCEDURAL IMPROPRIETIES IN NOTICE OF REJECTION
The NOR fails to comply with Civil Enforcement of Parking
Contraventions (England) General Regulations 2007, Regulation
6(6)(a):
Specific Breaches:
1.
adjudicator's power to register late appeals (Appeals Regs
6(6)(a)(iii) and 7(2)(b))
2.
adjudicator's power to award costs (Appeals Reg 6(6)(a)(ii))
Important Note: The inclusion of a generic tribunal leaflet does
not substitute for specific statutory requirements in the NOR
itself, nor does it relieve the authority of its regulatory
duties under the 2007 Regulations.
Authority's Burden of Proof Not Discharged
The authority must prove:
1.
route
2.
3.
None of these requirements have been satisfied.
Remedy Sought
I respectfully request that the adjudicator:
1.
2.
indicated by appropriate signs
3.
representations made
4.
inadequate investigation by the authority
Supporting Evidence
•
•
Conclusion
The fundamental principle that parking restrictions must be
clearly and adequately signed has not been met. The objective
evidence demonstrates that the CPZ signs are improperly oriented
and neither are visible from the relevant approach route.
The authority's superficial investigation and procedurally
defective NOR compound these substantive failings.
It is felt that this PCN is legally unenforceable and should be
cancelled.
Thanks in advance.
#Post#: 89386--------------------------------------------------
Re: Royal Borough of Greenwich PCN, Code 01 Parked in a
restricted street, Gallions Road
DIR By: H C Andersen
Date: September 10, 2025, 11:15 am
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WTF?
Just register your appeal, give your grounds (Contravention did
not occur; Procedural Impropriety), select personal hearing and
date range details.
IMO, do not submit what you've written, it needs, shall we say,
tempering a great deal.
#Post#: 107928--------------------------------------------------
Re: Royal Borough of Greenwich PCN, Code 01 Parked in a
restricted street, Gallions Road
DIR By: IC3GB
Date: January 29, 2026, 1:09 pm
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By way of an update, I'd like to extend thanks to @H C Andersen
and [member=12]Incandescent[/member] for their assistance with
this PCN, the Adjudicator's findings can be found here
HTML https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UF5LPiRcT2DfhavObrqfca584WkgqCmB/view?usp=sharing
#Post#: 107938--------------------------------------------------
Re: Royal Borough of Greenwich PCN, Code 01 Parked in a
restricted street, Gallions Road
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: January 29, 2026, 2:42 pm
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Very well done !
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