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There look to be suspension signs ahead and behind your car - did you not check parking signs?

I can't read the small print on the suspension - is it actually a bay suspension? You have a code 21 PCN.

Suspension for "emergency gas works" yet no work commenced since the suspension started over two days ago. Some emergency !!

Just drove past today and no "Emergency works" has started even today..

Hashim

Thanks for that...


Let's see.

Hashim

I suggest you start preparing your representations today, and assuming no work is done tomorrow, Friday, submit them. Point out that no work has been done whatever, and the reason stated on the sign was "emergency works", which you consider mendacious as whatever the work to be done was, it was clearly not an emergency. So as the purpose of the suspension did not take place, no offence has been committed. And you therefore request that the PCN be cancelled.

Shoukd I include the pictures that show the markings.

If you want to, yes. They indicate that work was intended,  but not actually carried out.

Received a rejection notice today.

https://ibb.co/Lzd5kVKH

Whats next please..

Thanks

It's the usual Fob-Off letter we see so often that totally ignores anything you have said. However, it is now up to you whether to fight the matter or not.  ALthough they say if they serve a Notice to Owner, it will be for the full £160, it is highly likely they will re-offer the discount if you submit a formal representation.

Appeals have been won at London Tribunals on the basis that with no work undertaken the suspension was an abuse of process, so the PCN is void. If you decide to appeal to the adjudicators,  this means you'd definitely have to forego the discount if you take them to London Tribunals. If you win, you pay nothing, and if you lose, the full penalty, but no other charges or costs. It all hinges on your attitude to risk. Maybe the words of the Earl of Montrose will help: -

He either fears his fate too much
Or his deserts are small
Who fears to put it to the touch
To win, or lose it all!