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parking with Blue Badge in business permit area

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parking with Blue Badge in business permit area
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I have parked on the street in Enfield to take my son for an appointment. He is disabled, and the Blue Badge is in his name. I put out the badge thinking I parked on the yellow line which is permittable for the Blue Badge holders.  However, I did not realise I have parked in the business permit place. I am not sure is there is much I can do. I put it here for advice if it is worth appealing. The PCN and the signage pics are here:
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 Thank you, Chris.
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Nothing personal about a VRM, it's on show 24/7.

We need to see the council's photos. Also, the VRM would indicate (by virtue of the year number) whether the car might be leased or hired. But we can put this question now: are you the registered keeper with current DVLA registration or is the vehicle hired/leased? The latter introduces specific procedural considerations for us the assess.

You say you thought you were on SYL, so we need to see the condition of the lines and markings to form a view as to whether this is unsatisfactory and could be attributed to the council. We look at GSV over time to assess the degradation of lines and the council's approach to maintenance. Was the incursion merely trivial or as the result of misjudgement etc?

Your situation would get a thorough examination but we need objective photos to feature in the mix.

And this is before we look at possible mitigation
Last Edit: July 21, 2025, 10:01:04 am by H C Andersen
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Please see the evidence here:
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My wife is a registered owner of the vehicle, I am the second driver. It was my misjudgement really.
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Thanks.

The incursion is complete, so de minimis isn't available. Strictly speaking the contravention grounds should include the suffix 'business bay' because 'permit' is too generic, but I wouldn't risk the discount at adjudication on this point alone. I do find the CEO's number TEMP8 intriguing.

Would you pl post the back of the PCN so we can check for the all-important mandatory 'blurb'.
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Here is the back of the PCN:
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I originally parked on the yellow line, but then a car in front of me left and I decided to move my car forward to avoid facing the exit from the parking across the street. I thought I am still on the yellow line and proceeded to help my son without checking the signage.
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Thanks. This confirms that unsuccessful reps submitted no later than 25th would qualify for a re-offered discount for 14 days. So, reps are risk-free.

Tell the story and ask that as you were parked as permitted on the SYL, the council would exercise discretion.