Dagenham & Barking Council - Disabled Parking Bay PCN |
Dagenham & Barking Council - Disabled Parking Bay PCN |
Fri, 29 Nov 2019 - 17:19
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Member Group: Members Posts: 35 Joined: 29 Nov 2019 Member No.: 106,852 |
Hi all,
I received a PCN for parking in a disabled bay on 24/11/2019. The details: I recently moved to Dagenham in late September and there happens to be a disabled parking bay directly outside my house (no one else is closer - just to give you an idea of how close it is). Now, my wife actually has a disabled blue badge so it is quite convenient that the disabled parking bay is just outside as it allows us to park and allows my wife to walk the minimal distance to the house. In Dagenham, they advise you do not need a resident parking permit if you have a blue badge, which we do. As my wife is a holder, we have been using the blue badge to park outside our home since we moved with no issues. On 24/11/2019, I received a PCN for parking in the bay. Unfortunately, the blue badge had fallen (not sure how) on the side of the passenger chair so understandably the ticket officer could not see the badge and issues a ticket. I challenged the ticket immediately. All I was told was that I would receive a letter in the post regarding the outcome of my challenge - there was no email to notify my challenge had been received but I assumed it was. In my challenge I simply stated the above and also provided evidence that my wife has a blue badge along with proof of address to show we literally live next to the parking bay. Two weeks later (04/11/19), I contacted the council via an online form saying I haven't heard anything and the next day was told that they are dealing with it and will hear back via post or email, so I left it at that. Yesterday (28/11/10), I contacted the council again via the online form as I had not received any letter. I received an email today saying a letter was sent on 06/11/19 and that my challenge has been rejected and I have until today to pay the reduced rate. Now, I have received no letter at my current address (this was provided in the challenge) nor my old address (not sure why it would go here). What are my options? Do I have a case? I still park in the disabled bay and have had no issues. Thanks for any help. |
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Fri, 6 Dec 2019 - 13:09
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Member Group: Members Posts: 35 Joined: 29 Nov 2019 Member No.: 106,852 |
Hi all,
I received a copy of my challenge: My wife and I moved to Dagenham in September where the disabled parking spot is right outside our house. Coincidentally, my wife is a holder of a disability blue badge and as such have been using the disabled parking spot since we have moved in. If there were any issues before, we would have gotten a PCN much earlier. Interestingly, I also received a copy of my rejection letter today through the post at my Dagenham address. Not sure if this is a copy resent or the original. |
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Fri, 6 Dec 2019 - 14:10
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Member Group: Members Posts: 23,582 Joined: 12 Feb 2013 From: London Member No.: 59,924 |
Did you attach the evidence with the challenge?
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Fri, 6 Dec 2019 - 16:28
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Member Group: Members Posts: 35 Joined: 29 Nov 2019 Member No.: 106,852 |
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Sun, 22 Dec 2019 - 22:00
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Member Group: Members Posts: 35 Joined: 29 Nov 2019 Member No.: 106,852 |
Hi guys,
I have not received an NTO yet and my fine is still £65 online despite 14 days passing - just mentioning. I have been browsing other posts and noticed this: http://forums.pepipoo.com/index.php?showtopic=131995 I don't quite understand it but there are posts that describe how the back of the PCN is missing mandatory information - my PCN shows the same information on the back as the one posted in the link above. I wonder if the same argument is applicable and if it can help dismiss the ticket? Will chase up regarding the NTO to avoid any misses. |
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Mon, 23 Dec 2019 - 13:04
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Member Group: Members Posts: 35 Joined: 29 Nov 2019 Member No.: 106,852 |
Any thoughts on above?
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Mon, 23 Dec 2019 - 18:05
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Member Group: Members Posts: 38,006 Joined: 3 Dec 2010 Member No.: 42,618 |
Your PCN has the same flaw but no council ever accepts that its PCN template is wrong, so that would only succeed at the tribunal. I really wouldn't chase the NtO, if you're really lucky and the six month deadline expires without one being issued you won't have to do anything else.
-------------------- If you would like assistance with a penalty charge notice, please post a thread on https://www.ftla.uk/index.php
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Mon, 23 Dec 2019 - 19:08
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Member Group: Members Posts: 23,582 Joined: 12 Feb 2013 From: London Member No.: 59,924 |
Yes don't chase the NTO. Without reading back - is the V5C correctly addressed?
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Mon, 23 Dec 2019 - 20:08
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Member Group: Members Posts: 35 Joined: 29 Nov 2019 Member No.: 106,852 |
Yes don't chase the NTO. Without reading back - is the V5C correctly addressed? It's still at my previous address. I recall someone in this thread saying it was fine to keep it the way it is as long as I still have easy access (which I do given it is a family home) and my current address is not permanent though do correct me if I'm wrong. Your PCN has the same flaw but no council ever accepts that its PCN template is wrong, so that would only succeed at the tribunal. I really wouldn't chase the NtO, if you're really lucky and the six month deadline expires without one being issued you won't have to do anything else. Unfortunately I've already chased up as earlier posts suggested to make sure the NTO doesn't go missing (post 22) (haven't had any reply yet). I won't chase up any further but it is something that is at the back of my mind and I would like to get it sorted - with the few things mentioned, I feel confident (maybe I'm wrong to) that the PCN will be cancelled. |
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Thu, 9 Jan 2020 - 20:03
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Member Group: Members Posts: 35 Joined: 29 Nov 2019 Member No.: 106,852 |
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Thu, 9 Jan 2020 - 23:05
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Member Group: Members Posts: 38,006 Joined: 3 Dec 2010 Member No.: 42,618 |
Draft a representation based on the advice given and put it on here for review, one of us will tidy it up for you.
-------------------- If you would like assistance with a penalty charge notice, please post a thread on https://www.ftla.uk/index.php
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Tue, 14 Jan 2020 - 22:32
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Member Group: Members Posts: 35 Joined: 29 Nov 2019 Member No.: 106,852 |
Here is my draft, please rip it apart:
I am challenging the PCN due to the following: Really appreciate all the help, thanks in advance. |
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Sat, 18 Jan 2020 - 01:32
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Member Group: Members Posts: 38,006 Joined: 3 Dec 2010 Member No.: 42,618 |
Actually most of what you need is in your opening post. He's a new version for you, keep the italics formatting exactly as I've used it below.
---------- Dear London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, I moved to Dagenham in late September and there happens to be a disabled parking bay directly outside my house, my wife actually has a disabled blue badge so it is quite convenient that the disabled parking bay is just outside as it allows us to park and allows my wife to walk the minimal distance to the house. In Dagenham, they advise you do not need a resident parking permit if you have a blue badge, which we do. As my wife is a holder, we have been using the blue badge to park outside our home since we moved with no issues. On 24 November I received a PCN for parking in the bay because unfortunately, the blue badge had fallen (not sure how) on the side of the passenger chair, so understandably the ticket officer could not see the badge and issues a ticket. Please find enclosed a copy of the blue badge for your records. While the contravention clearly occurred, I understand the council has a power of discretion and I note the mitigation guidance at modgov.lbbd.gov.uk/internet/documents/s57863/Parking%20Policy%20-%20Annex%201%20Cancellation%20Policy.pdf states on page 22 that a PCN will be waived for a first contravention in these circumstances: If it can be established that this is the motorist’s first contravention of this type and they can provide evidence that they are a Blue badge holder or were transporting a Blue Badge holder I therefore invite the council to exercise discretion to cancel the PCN. We will of course be a lot more careful in future to ensure that the blue badge is properly displayed at all times. -------------------- If you would like assistance with a penalty charge notice, please post a thread on https://www.ftla.uk/index.php
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Sat, 18 Jan 2020 - 13:58
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Member Group: Members Posts: 35 Joined: 29 Nov 2019 Member No.: 106,852 |
Thanks cp8759, I will use the exact wording you have provided and will post back on their response.
Edit: What option should I pick for my reason of representation? A - The alleged Contravention did not occur B I was not the owner of the vehicle at the time of contravention - I had sold the vehicle before that date - I had bought the vehicle after that date - I have never owned that vehicle C - The vehicle was taken without my consent D - We are a hire firm and have supplied details E - The Penalty Charge exceeds the relevant amount F - There has been a procedural impropriety by the Enforcement Authority G - The traffic order contravened is invalid H - The Notice should not have been served because the Penalty Charge had already been paid I - Other Just going to pick other lol This post has been edited by Bobby243: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 - 14:08 |
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Sat, 18 Jan 2020 - 21:57
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Member Group: Members Posts: 38,006 Joined: 3 Dec 2010 Member No.: 42,618 |
Other is the correct one.
-------------------- If you would like assistance with a penalty charge notice, please post a thread on https://www.ftla.uk/index.php
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Thu, 23 Jan 2020 - 19:04
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Member Group: Members Posts: 35 Joined: 29 Nov 2019 Member No.: 106,852 |
This has finally come to an end.
The council have cancelled the PCN on the basis that it was my first contravention. Thanks everyone for all the help. I've learnt a lot here and will probably browse through and hopefully even contribute! Thanks again all |
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Thu, 23 Jan 2020 - 19:07
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Member Group: Members Posts: 103 Joined: 9 Apr 2019 Member No.: 103,347 |
brilliant! so pleased for you
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Thu, 23 Jan 2020 - 23:25
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Member Group: Members Posts: 23,582 Joined: 12 Feb 2013 From: London Member No.: 59,924 |
Good. Once I'd found the policy it was just a matter of time but a shame they put people through this. I would write a letter of complaint to the head of parking copied to the CEO.
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Fri, 24 Jan 2020 - 23:16
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Member Group: Members Posts: 35 Joined: 29 Nov 2019 Member No.: 106,852 |
What would I say? I'm happy to do it but I wonder what you think their response would be. The way I see it, the council are in a position to reject every informal representation and will make money on at least some of the invalid or silly PCNs - there probably needs to be change at a higher level (maybe regulations). Maybe I'm talking nonsense.
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