Hi guys,
First time posting here and just looking for some advice on a suspended parking bay notice...
I received a PCN after my car was left in a suspended bay for a few days. I wrote an initial dispute and from my research, I was relying upon the sign being disallowed under traffic regulations as it does not conform and as they have no received permission to use these suspension signs. A few people have commented that this has worked, however they have replied with the following:
"The suspension sign was affixed to the nearest parking plate in the bay, closest to the area to be suspended. The suspension signage comprising a yellow fluorescent sign with details of the suspension and including the “No Waiting” roundel does not have a paradigm within Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002 but is based on what limited examples are contained in the legislation, namely diagram 640.1. The suspension signage is consistent with that used by other authorities throughout London and the rest of the country and so it has not been deemed necessary to obtain separate authorisation from DFT or the Secretary of State.
Although you state your vehicle was not parked beneath the suspensions sign. The civil enforcement officer’s photographic evidence (enclosed) show that your vehicle was parked outside numbers 10 and 12; adjacent to the signage at the time the contravention occurred. Consequently as your vehicle was parked in a suspended bay, it was later relocated to outside number 13 on the same road.
I note your comments regarding temporary road markings; however there is no requirement to do so. In this instance I am satisfied that the yellow suspension signage adjacent to your vehicle was sufficiently clear to inform motorists that there was no parking where your vehicle was parked.
I must remind you that it is the driver’s responsibility to check signage before leaving the vehicle unattended."
Any advice is appreciated, thanks!