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I parked up, got out of the car, I saw a disabled bay in front and also a drop kerb (assumed this was for access i.e. wheelchair or whatnot). I therefore thought I was being considerate so I reversed a bit to allow more room and also so my vehicle isn't potentially accidently damaged. I purchased a ticket via phone app for an hour, went to pick up something from a shop down the road, got back to seeing a ticket on my windscreen. Totally perplexed, checked my parking time, still had 15 minutes remaining, checked that I entered the correct location code, it was correct. Opened up the ticket and felt what an absolute joke. Was slightly relieved that the fine if paid within 14 days is only £45.00 and not the general £80.00/£90.00 you come across? Regardless still a substantial amount for trying to be considerate?

Seems unreasonable, a wheel access disabled driver in front in the disabled bay may require a bit more room. Some cars equipped for wheelchair access via the rear have stickers stating please leave X meters for access.

PCN Ticket:

https://ibb.co/JRcHJ6LT

*Reg is LT64 UFW as a bit unreadable.

Photos I Took Of My Car:

https://ibb.co/G3BjTR2p
https://ibb.co/HfK5tPZV

Street View:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z2qKLiFYyX2bwyNy9

It's a contravention because wheels are in the other bay.

These can sometimes be challenged on lack of traffic order and some adjudicators consider lack of signage all a factor.

Usually a PCN served to the car says the discount will be reoffered if a challenge to it is rejected. This is normal for most councils,  except Havering who have decided, against the statutory guidance by the way, to not re-offer the discount in any circumstances.