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I received a PCN from Camden Council on 11/04/2026 at 13:16 for allegedly parking in a restricted street during prescribed hours (code 01) on Euston Street.
Vehicle details:
Make: Mazda
Colour: Silver
The Civil Enforcement Officer observed the vehicle from 13:13 to 13:16.
I am looking for advice on whether this PCN is valid and how best to challenge it.
At this stage, I am reviewing:
Whether the yellow line restrictions and signage were clearly visible and compliant
Whether the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) signage was present and clear at entry points
Whether the location and markings accurately reflect the restriction claimed



PCN details:
PCN Number: CU74460596
Car: DG60OTT
Date of Notice: 11/04/2026
Location: Euston Street
Contravention: Code 01 – Parked in a restricted street during prescribed hours

There are only two entries to the CPZ containing Euston St. Here is Drummond St entrance with the two CPZ signs: -
https://maps.app.goo.gl/wcfqdoiohZuNqov17

And here is North Gower St, again with two signs, although one is turned away from view on this GSV 2022 view.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z1bjMwYKadPXrjdE9

Clearly the signs are present on GSV, so if you think they're not there, you'll need to check. The yellow line by your car is clear enough in the photo. You haven't posted the actual PCN for us to check for errors, so please do so.

So what made you park on a single yellow line in the middle of London and not expect the restriction to apply at the time the CEO served the PCN ?

Hi,
This PCN was received on the Saturday so the above controlled zones wouldn't apply. Also, I've attached the PCN details in the original post including VRN.

Euston Street is in zone CA-G, which has a 8.30-1.30 Saturday restriction.

Euston Street is in zone CA-G, which has a 8.30-1.30 Saturday restriction.

https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/474a4b28c89045eaaaff7ab6a38a1431

I understand that however the images taken doesn't show the sign/rule that I broke. It just shows pictures of my car. Can I argue that the sign/rule I broke is not present on the PCN?

Single yellow lines in controlled parking zones are controlled by zone entry signs.

If you were to take it to the tribunal, Camden would need to satisfy the adjudicator the zone is clearly signed, probably with library pics and a zone map.

What was your route into the zone?

I understand that however the images taken doesn't show the sign/rule that I broke. It just shows pictures of my car. Can I argue that the sign/rule I broke is not present on the PCN?

Argue, yes.
Succeed, who knows.

IMO, the legal position is that every restriction must be signed such that it adequately conveys the applicable restriction. When upright traffic signs are used they must conform to the requirements set out in Schedule 4 here: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/362/schedule/4

Except that, when applicable conditions have been met, the council may dispense with individual signs and substitute Controlled Parking Zone signs placed at every vehicle entrance into a zone:

Conditions: see 'controlled parking zone' - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/362/schedule/1
Form of signs: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/362/schedule/5

If it's a CPZ and the CPZ signs are of the correct form and in the proper places then individual signs are not required.

I was parked next to this sign in front of the Wesley hotel on that street.

https://imgpile.com/p/HsBARQL

Quote from: stamfordman on April 15, 2026, 01:25:17 pm

Single yellow lines in controlled parking zones are controlled by zone entry signs.

If you were to take it to the tribunal, Camden would need to satisfy the adjudicator the zone is clearly signed, probably with library pics and a zone map.

What was your route into the zone?

I was parked next to this sign in front of the Wesley hotel on that street.

https://imgpile.com/p/HsBARQL


Route was: Hampstead Rd, Drummond St, North gower St then euston Street

Only problem is their photos show you on the yellow line, not in the parking bay, so the bay sign is irrelevant to your case.