Hi, my draft is below. Thank you!
I would like to appeal this PCN on the same grounds as my original representations.
I explained to Islington Council that my husband parked to help me board a newborn baby into the vehicle. This is covered under the assisted boarding exemption in The Islington (Charged-For Parking Places) Order (Consolidation) 2023 under article 13(1)(a).
I made the following points:
There was no observation time, my husband had gone into the flats to help with the baby, and came out right away with him.
I was already in the car, before they had fully processed the ticket. The PCN was not printed, and not on the windshield. They continued the procedure as I loaded the car with the baby and his stuff.
I have a permit for the bays close to the pay and display bays, however, they were all in use, this was the only suitable area to park.
Islington have stated in their response that a driver found in this situation should remain with the vehicle and instruct the person or people to come to the vehicle. Else they should purchase a payment to park.
If that is the case, then it renders the boarding exemption moot. As if they could get to the vehicle, there’d be no need for assistance in the first place.
Kind regards,
