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What is the VRM - you've blanked it.

Nothing personal about a VRM, it's on show 24/7.

We need to see the council's photos. Also, the VRM would indicate (by virtue of the year number) whether the car might be leased or hired. But we can put this question now: are you the registered keeper with current DVLA registration or is the vehicle hired/leased? The latter introduces specific procedural considerations for us the assess.

You say you thought you were on SYL, so we need to see the condition of the lines and markings to form a view as to whether this is unsatisfactory and could be attributed to the council. We look at GSV over time to assess the degradation of lines and the council's approach to maintenance. Was the incursion merely trivial or as the result of misjudgement etc?

Your situation would get a thorough examination but we need objective photos to feature in the mix.

And this is before we look at possible mitigation

Thanks.

The incursion is complete, so de minimis isn't available. Strictly speaking the contravention grounds should include the suffix 'business bay' because 'permit' is too generic, but I wouldn't risk the discount at adjudication on this point alone. I do find the CEO's number TEMP8 intriguing.

Would you pl post the back of the PCN so we can check for the all-important mandatory 'blurb'.

Here is the back of the PCN: https://ibb.co/WNg2f5Vc.
I originally parked on the yellow line, but then a car in front of me left and I decided to move my car forward to avoid facing the exit from the parking across the street. I thought I am still on the yellow line and proceeded to help my son without checking the signage.

Thank you both stanfordman and H C Andersen for your help with this. I have appealed for leniency and will let you know what happens.