PCN H'smith & Fulham, Parked in a suspended bay |
PCN H'smith & Fulham, Parked in a suspended bay |
Mon, 11 Jun 2018 - 15:27
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 11 Jun 2018 Member No.: 98,370 |
Hi All,
I received a PCN for parking partly/wholly in a suspended parking bay. My entire road was apparently suspended for today, and I unfortunately was not aware that this was happening. I had been parked there for two weeks, and having called the council today, the notices were only put up on the 2nd of June, so after I had parked the car there. PCN below: I live adjacent to where the car is in the below picture, so did not see the sign that the officer photographed (these signs were on lamp posts all down the road, but very far apart): Photo of the sign that the officer took: Upon calling the council today, they could not confirm whether or not they had sent out leaflets, and I do not believe they had (I certainly did not receive one through my letter box). As per the 4th bullet point on the below document from the Hammersmith and Fulham council website: https://www.lbhf.gov.uk/sites/default/files...cm21-190634.pdf 'If you need to suspend more than 12 bays (60 metres) or need to suspend the bays for more than 1 week, we need at least 4 weeks notice, and you will need to send leaflets to local residents advising them of the suspension (leaflets will have to be sent to Parking Services for approval before distribution.)' My entire road was suspended, which is well over 12 bays (it is roughly 80 i believe), yet I received no leaflet. Is there grounds here for the council not obeying its own rules? Additionally, can anyone see any other means of avoiding this charge? Thank you in advance for any advice given! |
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Mon, 11 Jun 2018 - 15:35
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Member Group: Members Posts: 23,582 Joined: 12 Feb 2013 From: London Member No.: 59,924 |
Reason for suspension?
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Mon, 11 Jun 2018 - 16:51
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 11 Jun 2018 Member No.: 98,370 |
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Mon, 11 Jun 2018 - 20:38
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Member Group: Members Posts: 23,582 Joined: 12 Feb 2013 From: London Member No.: 59,924 |
As you say unlikely the council will use its policy for others for itself. 9 days is a while not to check on your car but feasible if you'd been on a fortnight's holiday.
Were a lot of other cars left in contravention? Did they start towing? |
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Mon, 11 Jun 2018 - 23:00
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 11 Jun 2018 Member No.: 98,370 |
Yeah there were several other cars on the road with the PCN's on their windscreens as well. Nope, no cars were towed all day.
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Tue, 12 Jun 2018 - 05:40
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Member Group: Closed Posts: 9,710 Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Member No.: 11,355 |
OP----the Council should have maintained a "suspension log" which would show the VRM of vehicles parked in the area to be suspended at the advanced warning sign stage and when the yellow sign was erected.
Your case is that your vehicle was in situ before both of these events and therefore you were legally parked. The Council should have proof via its suspension log that this is the case. They will probably try the usual hogwash that motorists should check their vehicles everyday which is not a sustainable argument. Mick |
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Tue, 12 Jun 2018 - 15:34
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 11 Jun 2018 Member No.: 98,370 |
Thanks for all the advice guys, I really appreciate it. Do I have to word my informal response in legalese, or should i simply state that I parked prior to the signs going up and have been away?
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Tue, 12 Jun 2018 - 17:07
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Member Group: Members Posts: 4,308 Joined: 9 May 2014 Member No.: 70,515 |
QUOTE Do I have to word my informal response in legalese, or should i simply state that I parked prior to the signs going up and have been away? At this stage, you are seeking to persuade the Council to cancel. So, gently state the facts cleary, and by all means ask for a suspension log. Save the legal chapter and verse for formal reps and/or tribunal. Post a draft of your challenge here for comment before sending, but do not miss the discount window. |
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Tue, 19 Jun 2018 - 14:50
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 11 Jun 2018 Member No.: 98,370 |
Hi all, got a message through today saying that the council has cancelled the charge, thank you all for your help!
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Tue, 19 Jun 2018 - 20:08
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Member Group: Members Posts: 4,308 Joined: 9 May 2014 Member No.: 70,515 |
Well done
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Wed, 20 Jun 2018 - 19:14
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 11 Jun 2018 Member No.: 98,370 |
Thanks John U.K., you guys are heroes.
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