How about this as a formal representation?
I had parked at this location to drop-off my disabled father, assist him into his home (first journey) and unload his shopping (second journey) as he is physically and cognitively impaired and at risk of falling (medical evidence enclosed) and needs assistance with basic activities of daily living.
I was entitled to park there as per the exemption of transporting a Blue Badge holder (BB enclosed), which I checked was displayed on the dash and estimate that both trips took no longer than 8 mins cumulatively.
As I was focused on my father’s wellbeing due to his restricted mobility, I did not realise until I returned to my car to drive away that half of the BB has fallen into the footwall (other half was displayed), and can only guess that my father may have knocked it down while exiting the car as I recall him dragging his walking stick across the dash.
Had the CEO checked the side window he may have seen the fallen BB (there are no side photos).
I am certain that neither assisting my father into his house nor unloading the shopping took longer than necessary and therefore submit that whether under the grounds of assisted alighting or unloading, the PCN should be cancelled. If neither exemption is accepted, then I would request that the authority exercise discretion on the BB mishap.
@stamfordman and @andersen - any pointers would be much appreciated !
