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#Post#: 104977--------------------------------------------------
Re: Wanstead, Redbridge PCN issued for car parked on a section o
f the road with no obvious parking restrictions
By: Chr1s100 Date: January 7, 2026, 11:03 am
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On that basis, how would you recommend is best to take this
forwards?
#Post#: 104991--------------------------------------------------
Re: Wanstead, Redbridge PCN issued for car parked on a section o
f the road with no obvious parking restrictions
By: fraser.mitchell Date: January 7, 2026, 12:07 pm
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[quote author=Chr1s100 link=topic=9332.msg104977#msg104977
date=1767805397]
On that basis, how would you recommend is best to take this
forwards?
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If you haven't already, now submit representations based on what
you have told us about the signage. Of course they will reject
them, but may shoot themselves in the foot in their reply. It is
usual for them to re-offer the discount, provided the reps are
received within the discount period, and may even re-offer it if
outside it too, but that is less certain.
#Post#: 104994--------------------------------------------------
Re: Wanstead, Redbridge PCN issued for car parked on a section o
f the road with no obvious parking restrictions
By: stamfordman Date: January 7, 2026, 12:12 pm
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Draft a challenge and post here.
#Post#: 105376--------------------------------------------------
Re: Wanstead, Redbridge PCN issued for car parked on a section o
f the road with no obvious parking restrictions
By: Chr1s100 Date: January 11, 2026, 6:00 am
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Thanks very much,
Here is my proposed appeal:
The signage at the entrance to Wellington Road from the High
Street was not readily visible at the time of the alleged
contravention. The sign on the left-hand side of the carriageway
has been turned through approximately 90 degrees, rendering it
effectively invisible to drivers entering the road from this
direction.
Furthermore, Wellington Road is divided by a mini roundabout
into two distinct sections. The section where my vehicle was
parked has no signage at either entry point indicating parking
restrictions. Having missed the obscured entry sign due to its
condition, and finding no further signage upon entering the
second section of the road, I reasonably concluded that this
area was unrestricted.
I took care to observe the visible parking restrictions on the
road, noting areas marked with double yellow lines and single
yellow lines with accompanying signage. I deliberately parked in
a section with no road markings and no visible signage
indicating any restriction. In the absence of road markings or
visible signage, it was reasonable to conclude that this section
of the street was unrestricted.
The permit parking area in question does not conform to the
Department for Transport's Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 3, which
provides guidance on the appropriate use of permit parking areas
designated by entry signs alone (without bay markings).
Paragraph 13.10.2 of the guidance states that this type of
signing is suitable for "a cul-de-sac or a small network of
roads with little or no through traffic" and warns that
"otherwise the lack of road markings might tempt drivers
unfamiliar with the area to park." Wellington Road is a through
road with a mini roundabout, not a cul-de-sac or small enclosed
network.
The guidance further notes that where a permit parking area
"comprises a through road or is used for access to other roads
not included in the area," specific amended wording should be
used on signage. The current arrangement covers a large zone of
multiple roads with unclear boundaries, making it difficult for
drivers unfamiliar with the area to identify which streets are
included in the restriction.
Even had the entry signage been visible, the application of this
signing method to such a large and complex area is inconsistent
with the official guidance, which anticipates its use only where
drivers can reasonably be expected to understand the extent of
the restricted area.
Attached Evidence:
Photograph showing vehicle parked outside the single yellow line
restricted area
[img width=800
height=1062]
HTML https://cdn.imgpile.com/f/R9LlvX5_xl.jpg[/img]
Photograph showing vehicle parked outside the double yellow line
area
[img width=800
height=1062]
HTML https://cdn.imgpile.com/f/2xRLD9J_xl.jpg[/img]
Photograph showing distance between vehicle and the single
yellow line restriction
[img width=800
height=602]
HTML https://cdn.imgpile.com/f/Xi4x64d_xl.jpg[/img]
Photograph of entry sign at Wellington Road/High Street
junction, showing sign rotated 90 degrees
[img width=800
height=1062]
HTML https://cdn.imgpile.com/f/OwkuQoW_xl.jpg[/img]
Map of the permit parking zone
[img width=800
height=626]
HTML https://i.ibb.co/3Y0f5xsY/Screenshot-2026-01-02-at-18-31-48.png[/img]
Department for Transport Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 3 extract
(Section 13.10 – Permit Parking Areas)
[img width=800
height=1359]
HTML https://i.ibb.co/39qh5W1y/Screenshot-2026-01-02-at-18-37-04.png[/img]
#Post#: 105994--------------------------------------------------
Re: Wanstead, Redbridge PCN issued for car parked on a section o
f the road with no obvious parking restrictions
By: Chr1s100 Date: January 15, 2026, 6:28 am
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Any thoughts on the proposed appeal before I send it? Thanks
very much
#Post#: 106011--------------------------------------------------
Re: Wanstead, Redbridge PCN issued for car parked on a section o
f the road with no obvious parking restrictions
By: stamfordman Date: January 15, 2026, 7:58 am
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You need to rework it a bit.
I would start it off:
I was puzzled to receive the PCN as it appeared I had parked in
an unrestricted street. On further investigation I have found
that the street is in a large permit parking area, but on
retracing my steps I contend that the contravention did not
occur owing to the entry signage on my approach being
inadequate.
etc.
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