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I  drove from A118 Romford road and entered Tennyson road. At the start of road, On my right hand at the start of road is a sign with parking restriction No parking Mon-sat 7am-7pm(I parked on a single yellow line.) Since I was parked there on Sunday 11 Jan 2026, my understanding was that no parking restriction apply. I received a PCN by warden( contravention code 01)

I appealed to Newham council and today it was rejected stating that it was an event day West ham Utd vs Queen Park Rangers at London stadium and event rules apply.

There was no advertisement for event day, secondly I have no interest in such an event, so how will I know there is an event. Lastly there is a residential parking bay with restrictions and clear instruction about event day parking rules. The signage for single yellow line does not provide any instructions that the event days rules will apply on single yellow as well.

I don't agree with their decision, and I am advised to either pay reduced price of £80 in 14 days or go to london tribunal if disagree.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vdYQLTMLiqCy3yfz9
any insight in this topic will be much appreciated
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Re: PCN challenge failed Newham council parked on single yellow line on sunday (contravention 01) event day no advert
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It's an a controlled parking zone so single yellow lines are restricted according to zone entry signs.

There is some success with Newham at the tribunal. I'm of the view that their signs are defective as they don't qualify that events days can be Sundays. This applies especially to parking bays with their own signs. The zone signs have next event dates but how you're supposed to note this on a busy road in what is often a large zone is an issue, and the zone signs also don't mention Sundays.

These are the signs you will have passed.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/UH8FR4WxNGBsMimC6

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https://maps.app.goo.gl/JG3FqHEzwwVrQG5c6
 Thanks for the reply. But if you look at the sign on the link I inserted there is no mention that the event day rules will apply to this specific sign areas as well. Since parking restriction on single yellow is for specific days/time, with sunday being exempted from those rules Moreover if its mention on signage that event days rules are different why the same message is not displayed on this signage. I need help.
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For meaningful advice please to have a read of

https://www.ftla.uk/civil-penalty-charge-notices-(councils-tfl-and-so-on)/read-this-first-before-posting-your-case!-this-section-is-for-council-tfl-dartme/.

and post up here copies (not transcripts) of

both sides of the unredacted PCN,
your challenge,
their response,
and
any council photos/video.

Only redact yr name & address from documents - leave all else in.
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What I don't understand at the moment is what yellow lines this sign applies to, because it is adjacent to the double-yellow lines not the single yellow. Assuming it applies to the single yellow line, then in my view you are entitled to rely on the sign even if the location is within a CPZ. If the restrictions of the CPZ apply the sign should not be there. Essentially, in a case like this one has to look at the TRO. I suspect this sign should have been removed when they set up the CPZ but never got round to it.

If it were me I'd take them to London Tribunals, but of course it's your money; there is no discount option if you go all the way with this.
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OK I'm with this now - if this sign was there then it can only apply to the single yellow as double yellows are 24/7.

Did you take a picture of it - Maps is Sept 2025 so recent but it would help if you have proof it is there.


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Thank you very much for taking the time out to look into my problem  and your insight in this matter is highly appreciated.
I know I am right, this was the signage on that specific day and its rules apply to that single yellow line where its erected as on a double yellow,no paring is allowed 24/7.
I want to take them to London Tribunal .
I have the pic of the day the sign was there and they dont have the evidence as in my PCN evidence pictured.

I dont know what to write in my case, as usually the tribunal doesnt ask any one to physically come to court, they just look at the file, written evidence etc and decide.
please help me and guide me what to writ to court?
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Whilst you don't now have to attend their premises for a hearing, they continue to operate by phone or video (MS Teams, I think). We always recommend OPs opt for a hearing and never on the papers, because being there, (virtually, of course !), means you can answer any questions the adjudicator may ask.
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The next step is a notice to owner from Newham, which they must send to the registered keeper, so check your logbook is correct if you are the keeper/owner.

Post your pic of the sign.

And when you get the NTO, update this case and I will help you write formal representations which hopefully will prevent this going to the tribunal.
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Looking at the huge sign in stamfordman's picture, how on earth is anyone supposed to glean any useful information from it while driving along? The recommendation in TSRGD is for a maximum of seven words on information signs. This is another case of too much information.
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