Vulnerable person, got ticket, appeal rejected and refused payment plan on Xmas!

Hi there,

My council is Haringey council and they claim they support vulnerable people with PCNs and to contact them if you’re having trouble paying.

I have additional needs and struggle to manage money, especially around Xmas time. For this reason I even got an extension with my switch to universal credit and have a support worker.

I got a ticket in the beginning of the month for parking on a double yellow (I have a blue badge but didn’t notice the no loading sign). I accepted responsibility for this but appealed it on compassionate grounds and explained I am unable to afford this charge.

I get a response today - ON XMAS EVE - telling me they won’t cancel it and I have 14 days to pay £65. I can’t afford this and I am a vulnerable person, whom they claim to support.

What do I do? This will put me in financial hardship and I’m very upset. I made an honest mistake and I accept responsibility for it, I’ll pay for it but I can’t afford £65 right after Xmas.

What are the PCN number and car VRM (numberplate).

Hi thanks for your speedy response

Ticket number is ZN14776849

Car reg EK72FCP

The double blips are clear and there is an upright sign although a long way away around the corner.

Let's see your challenge and their rejection.

Authorities the view that if you can afford to run a car you can afford a parking penalty.

Hi thank you,

Can I send you my representation in a private message as it contains quite private information?

Also I hear what you’re saying but it’s a Motability car and I am on benefits, so I’m not sure why they should take that as any sign of financial ability to pay ridiculously high fines!

Yes you can message me the docs or email: marcb@csi.com

Don't hold out much hope though.