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Hey folks,

Looking for a touch of advice on this one. Pulled up at 9:20 and thought nothing of it since parking was allowed within 10 minutes. I then come back later and it looks like I got a parking ticket at 9:23.

Location: South Lanarkshire, Glasgow
Reason: parking/loading in a Controlled Parking Zone out with the alloted time

Looking around I am sure there must be some ability to appeal this on some grace period or how close it was to the allowed parking time. I am just unsure how I can word this.

I also noticed the lines are fairly faded here as well which I could contribute to it.

Any suggestions would help alot folks!

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We need much more information, than just a few photos. Please read this and update your thread accordingly : -
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/

Please also post a GSV link to the location, and tell us exactly where you parked

Apologies, I am slapping myself for missing that somehow.

I will abandon this topic and when I return home will go post a new one that adhere to the guidelines

No need, just update this thread; it's what everybody else does.

That makes sense! Cheers!

Here is updated info:

(PCN) South Lanarkshire, parked in a restricted street, Stonelaw Road, Rutherglen, Parking Before Allowed Time, 7 Minutes Outside Of Allowed Time

Date of Notice: 02/05/25
Date Of Contravention: 02/05/25
Council: South Lanarkshire
Time Contravention Occurred: 09:22 BST
Vehicle Reg: SD70 JZL
Make: Ford
Color: Grey
Observed In: Stonelaw Road, Rutherglen
Parking Attendent Number: 56
Contravention: Parked or loading / unloading in a restricted street where waiting and loading/unloading restrictions are in force.
Evidence and Parking Ticket Image Link: *IMGUR LINK TO ALBUM*

Parking Allowed Times: Monday to Saturday 09:30 - 16:30
Parking Allowed Length: 30 minutes with 60 minutes no return
No Loading Times: Monday to Saturday 08:00 - 09:30 AND 16:30 - 18:00

Google Street View Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MdUTA9jNd8xdLYc97

Short Summary From My Side:
I pulled up at around 09:15 BST and had not noticed that I was parked in the single yellow line zone since it was faded and I was in a rush. I also did not notice the sign which was pointed towards the pavement. I know neither of these are any form of defense, just adding detail. I recieve the Penelty Charge Notice at 09:22 and the Evidence is marked as at 09:23. That is 7 minutes before the parking allowed in the zone which is maybe my main formulation behind this since in a 10 minute grace peroid, I would have no longer been parking outside the restricted times. I actually had returned to my car by 09:40.

What I Am Looking For:
I am hoping someone could give me some advice on how to approch this and if my grace peroid 10 minutes even makes sense. I have started trawling through legislation to see if its codified anywhere but its slow progress considering I am not used to the language. I have fought private tickets in the past but I am finding the council issued PCN to be a whole other kettle of fish. I dont want to go ahead and write out my appeal until I have a better understanding so if anyone could help with that insight or where to go that would be good. Then I can write my appeal and maybe have someone give it a once over. £50 is unfortunately a lot of money for me just now.

I appreciate any help given.

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I don't know if the 10 min statutory grace applies in Scotland but in any case you've misunderstood when it applies - it's only after you've been parked in a paid or unpaid parking place.

In your case you just parked on a yellow line during the restricted time.

It is true that in London there is or has bee guidance not to issue within 2 mins of a yellow line restriction ending or at start of one beginning but you are way outside this.

That is pretty unfortunate! I thought it was general but that makes a bunch of sense considering what I have read so far.

I guess in this instance I really dont have much of a leg to stand on which is painful. For a full 7 minutes! I cant see any other real aspect I could bring up.