On 26/11/25, I was issued with a PCN by LB Camden for "Parked or loading/unloading in a restricted street where waiting and loading/unloading restrictions are in force". However, on the PCN it states under "Who observed this vehicle from:" the times printed on the ticket are 13:00 to 13:00. This states that no time elapsed, and is surely a typo. I appealed bu LB Camden replied as follows:
The PCN was issued as your vehicle was parked where a loading restriction was in force. This
restriction is shown by kerb chevrons and white signage stating No loading Monday to
Saturday 7am - 7pm. The Civil Enforcement Officer (CEO) did not observe an exempted
activity. Loading restrictions are located in busy areas where loading/unloading may affect the
flow of traffic or inconvenience other road users.
I have considered the points you have raised, this would not provide an exemption or amount
to sufficient mitigation to withdraw the charge. Although some parking places may attract an
observation period, this is dependent on the location and activity the vehicle is engaged in.
When vehicles are parked where a loading restriction applies, an observation period is not
required and a PCN can be issued instantly. It is important to note that vehicles are not
permitted to park when loading restrictions apply even if it is for a short period of time. As
loading restrictions were in force and no exemption can be applied, I am satisfied a
contravention occurred and I am enforcing this charge.
I am minded to take this to appeal because the LB Camden ticket shows that no time elapsed and therefore logically no parking violation could have occurred. DO you think this appeal would be worthwhile? Is the PCN unlawful? Thanks, Michael
