Thank you for replying.
My challenge was similar to what I have written above, namely this:
"I was given a ticket for apparently parking in a restricted street during prescribed hours, however there is no signage stating this.
The side of the road where I parked has a yellow line, and there is no corresponding sign indicating the hours of this yellow line (please see attached photo entitled "no signage"). In fact before leaving my car there, I walked the whole length of that section of St. John's Way, including the next block along, and found no sign at all.
So to determine the parking restrictions, I looked to the nearest sign, which was just opposite, on the other side of the road.
This sign says there is restricted parking between 7am and 7pm Monday to Friday (please see attached photo entitled "nearest signage").
I assumed, as anyone would do, that this sign must apply to where I was parking, given this was the closest sign and in fact the only one in the near vicinity. NB this sign is not facing the right way, which is not helpful when people are driving along and need to see what the restrictions are.
As I parked on a Saturday morning and not between the restricted hours, I have therefore not parked unlawfully (I would never knowingly do so, as I cannot afford to pay expensive parking tickets).
I would be grateful if you would cancel this PCN as soon as possible."
And their response was this:
"We have considered the challenge you submitted and have found no grounds for
cancellation of the penalty charge.
The PCN was issued as your vehicle was parked in a restricted street during prescribed
hours.
Upon careful examination of the Civil Enforcement Officer's (CEO) notes, we can confirm
that the PCN was issued because the vehicle was parked in a controlled parking zone (CPZ)
without displaying a valid disabled badge or permit.
Controlled Parking Zones (CPZ) are areas where parking is restricted during certain hours,
typically indicated by signage. We understand your concern regarding the lack of signage on
the side of the road where you parked. However, the restricted area where your vehicle was
parked has clear regulations. According to the CEO notes, the CPZ on Papa Street, St.
John's Way, is in effect from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM on Saturdays. This was the applicable time
at the moment the ticket was issued.
While you referenced the nearest sign on the opposite side of the road, this is not the
relevant signage for your parking location, as CPZ regulations are often specific to particular
sections of the street. Parking restrictions for each zone are governed by the signs closest to
where vehicles are parked, and in this case, the relevant restrictions apply directly to the
location where your vehicle was parked, not the sign on the opposite side.
It is important to note that controlled parking zones work by indicating the times and days
when parking is restricted. Signs are placed to ensure that drivers can easily understand
where and when restrictions apply. In this instance, the restricted hours for your parking area
were clearly indicated on nearby signs for the CPZ, and you were parked within those hours
without the necessary permit.
Considering the evidence available we are satisfied the contravention occurred and the PCN
was correctly issued. We are therefore upholding the PCN."
No idea where or what Papa Street is?
I did enter the CPZ via St John's Way, round the bend/curved bit of the road (I was travelling roughly Westwards towards Archway) but I honestly didn't see the signs.
