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Hi all,

I was silly enough to leave my vehicle long enough on a single yellow line in Caerphilly, Wales during the restricted hours and received a PCN.

All the details on the PCN seem to be correct, but I noticed that i was observed for only 7 minutes before the PCN was issued.

I seen to recall something about a 10-minute grace period being given before a PCN is issued.  I'm guessing this is just a discretionary procedure rather than law, but I wondered if my being given only 7 minutes is a valid basis for appealing the fine?

Thanks in advance,
Lateman

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Re: parking on single yellow line
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10 mins grace is for after paid for time in a pay bay or 10 mins after a free bay and it's the law. It doesn't apply to yellow lines.

Why did you park there.

Post both sides of the PCN no redactions.

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apologies for my late reply.

it's ok to post the PCN without any redactions at all?

I parked there because I was moving some things between my house and the car, though after I'd finished moving the things I did leave the car there for a short while, maybe 15 minutes or so before leaving the house to drive the car away.    I know it was silly of me, even though I've never seen traffic wardens here (they obviously _do_ do the rounds here tho!)
« Last Edit: January 21, 2025, 09:07:18 pm by lateman »

Re: parking on single yellow line
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apologies for my late reply.

it's ok to post the PCN without any redactions at all?

I parked there because I was moving some things between my house and the car, though after I'd finished moving the things I did leave the car there for a short while, maybe 15 minutes or so before leaving the house to drive the car away.    I know it was silly of me, even though I've never seen traffic wardens here (they obviously _do_ do the rounds here tho!)
What things were you moving ? You could claim the loading exemption, but the goods would need to require you parking where you did, like bulk and weight. So what were you doing for the 15 minutes, having a quick fag, or maybe cleaning up. I would include the latter as part of the loading activity, but fag and tea breaks not, I'm afraid. Anyway, no need to go into detail, just submit reps that you were engaged in loading. Some indication of the nature of the goods would be helpful.

Yes, you can post-up a PCN served to your car, because it does not have your name and address on it, which we always ask is redacted for postal PCNs  Your reg number is on view very time you drive around, so is hardly secret is it ?

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it's ok to post the PCN without any redactions at all?



Yes.

Re: parking on single yellow line
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ok thank you, here's the PCN

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