Having thought my case was pretty strong I didn't post the PCN recieved back on 27/12/25 here.
I've now had my appeal rejected, though the grounds given show they're either quietly ignoring my main point or completely missed it.
Here's my appeal, indicating why I think their signage is inadequate.....
"On the evening in question I drove into Hammersmith from the Chiswick side of the A4, I note there is a Controlled Zone sign under the flyover just off the A road. I entered the Broadway one way system onto Queen Caroline Street and drove around and down Butterwick, at the bottom of Butterwick.
As I turned into Talgarth Road there is a very clear Zone Ends sign. Driving along Talgarth Road and turning into Shortlands there is absolutely no signage to suggest I was entering a Controlled Zone, furthermore at the entrance to Great Church Lane there is absolutely no indication of any restriction timing via a yellow plate at either end of the road.
Without indication to tell me I parked on the yellow lines to the left as the road was completely clear and all information available to me at the time suggested I could do so after 6.30pm. I have since seen the signage for the adjacent parking bays which are clearly enforcing the bays and not the road itself, as they are pay and display/permit signs, which are not an indication for yellow lines. Obviously any double yellow lines are entirely restricted all the time, which is why I parked where I did."Their response completely sidestep the Zone Ends sign clearly visible turning left onto the Talgarth Road....
"The vehicle was in a controlled parking zone A. Restrictions in that zone apply from 08:30 to 23:00, Monday to Sunday. There are signs at the entrances to the zone that show the controlled hours. Single yellow lines within the zone apply during the same hours as the zone, unless they have a separate sign showing different times.
The PCN was issued on the date and at the time above on a single yellow line which applied until 23:00. During a period of 9 minutes no activity was seen at the vehicle.
I have noted your comments in regard to the signage. Our records and inspections confirm that at least one compliant CPZ entry sign was visible on the route into the CPZ covering Great Church Lane. The absence of a time-plate adjacent to the single yellow line does not constitute a defect where the restriction aligns with CPZ hours already conveyed via entry signage.
Within a CPZ, individual yellow lines do not need separate time plates, as the operational hours are clearly displayed on signs at all entry points to the zone, in accordance with the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. Motorists are expected to check and comply with the information displayed on these CPZ entry signs when entering the area."They go on to show an example of a Controlled Zone sign and to further comment...
"Drivers should not assume the restrictions. If you are unsure about the restrictions in place, please find alternative parking. The onus is always on the driver to ensure their vehicle is parked ‘legally’ and in compliance at all times.
As the above vehicle was parked in contravention, this Council cannot find any valid reason to waive the Charge.
My decision - I have considered what you have said and all the available evidence, but I do not agree that we should cancel your liability for this PCN."Here is the original PCN,
https://imgpile.com/p/DBdQKzIIs it worth me taking this further? Why have they failed to acknowledge the part of my appeal referencing the Zone End sign?
