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There were no time plates because it's part of a CPZ. The restrictions would have been stated on the signs at the entrance to the CPZ

As I was expecting a delivery from the hotel opposite (Lace market hotel), the package was roughly 5-10kg, I parked on the single yellow line assuming this was fine....... By the time I had returned with the package...

'Expecting a delivery'...'..I returned with the package' (which was therefore collected, not delivered!!).

This is confusing so pl just walk us through what you did.

I work as a courier and in the course of my employment had to collect a parcel from ****/I am a private individual and was collecting a parcel from **(in which case, why?/I was delivering a package to ***(again, why?).

I parked on the yellow line and went to the *** where I ***** and returned a few minutes later .....

Just your simple account pl.

And pl post the back of the PCN. If they re-offer the discount even with unsuccessful reps(provided these are made within the 14-day period) then the PCN will say so.

14-day period ends 31 Dec.

Thanks.

We need to flesh this out: The parcel was a food parcel intended for a Christmas dinner.

Why were you collecting this from a hotel? Do you have any correspondence regarding why?

Perhaps...The Lace Hotel provides a takeaway service for pre-ordered food and I had placed (and paid for?) an order for ***** which I had arranged to collect at ** on ****.

Give us more meat pl and the back of the PCN.

Thanks Stamfordman and HC Andersen.

How would I establish my appeal if it was a case of an acquaintance staying at the hotel who had a package of frozen goods with no means of storage or convenient transport?

Here is the back:

The acquaintance isn't the most physically abled, but otherwise is not registered as physically disabled. She just needed help as the item was bulky and I offered to take it from the hotel room.

I'll wait for other responses until Monday, otherwise I am mindful that my current argument is considered weak, and may just have to attempt a potentially fruitless appeal.

Any tips on how I word this would be appreciated though.

Thanks

No pay bays near where I was parked.
Please see draft below:

Dear Nottingham City Council,


The alleged contravention did not occur. The allegation on the face of the PCN is "Parked in a restricted street during prescribed hours". I wish to exercise my right for loading exemption under Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD) 2016 and associated local traffic enforcement guidelines.
The package I needed to collect was from Lace Market Hotel, directly opposite where the vehicle was parked. The resident of the hotel has impaired mobility and asked for assistance in handling perishable goods. I offered to collect these from her room.
The vehicle was observed from 19:51 to 19:56, at the time I was in hotel receiving the package. By the time I had returned to the vehicle, The PCN had been attached to the windscreen and the officer was not present.

(Side note: I am not sure if the below point is applicable or not, please let me know if I should delete it)

I also note the authority is not entitled to charge £70 for this penalty because the high-level charge of £70 can only be imposed if the wording of the contravention is that found in the table at schedule 2 to The Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions (Guidelines on Levels of Charges) (England) Order 2007, and the wording found on the PCN does not appear in that table. It follows that even if the contravention alleged had occurred, the only penalty that could be demanded would have been £50. As the penalty demanded exceeds the amount due by law in any event, the penalty must be cancelled.

Details of PCN NG45700814

VREG: EX67 NDY

How about this?

Dear Nottingham City Council,

The allegation on the face of the PCN is "Parked in a restricted street during prescribed hours".
At the time of the allegation, I was making a prearranged collection. The package I needed to collect was from Lace Market Hotel, directly opposite where the vehicle was parked. The resident of the hotel has impaired mobility and asked for assistance in handling perishable goods. I offered to collect these from her room.
The vehicle was observed from 19:51 to 19:56, at the time I was in the hotel receiving the package.

I believe that this qualifies for the loading exemption as I only took as long as necessary and there are no nearby parking bays. I therefore request for leniency due to the exceptional circumstances.

Yours sincerely.

Details of PCN NG45700814

VREG: EX67 NDY