My wife was in an online meeting when he arrived and i was still 5-10 minutes away, no permit could be activated so he began unloading (his car was full of bags of shoeboxes that he was taking inside). As soon as i arrived i helped him with a bag and then boom there was a ticket on the window and the first time the parking attendent had been seen. The Haringey operative was so obviously acting in an elusive manner.
Haringey Council states this i dont know if it pertains in any way?
3.6. Registered keeper’s liability
Under the Traffic Management Act 2004 the responsibility for any PCN rests with the
registered keeper of the vehicle as recorded at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing
Agency (DVLA). If the keeper was not the driver at the time of the contravention it
remains their responsibility to pay the PCN.
3.7. Loading and unloading
Vehicles will be permitted to park in contravention of waiting restrictions whilst
carrying out the legitimate activity of loading or unloading (unless specifically
prevented by legislation) provided:
1. Activity, involving the vehicle, is observed by the Civil Enforcement Officer
whilst the vehicle is parked. The observation period shall be for at least two
minutes and a PCN shall only be issued if no activity is seen during this period.
2. Generally, a maximum of 20 minutes will be allowed to enable loading /
unloading to take place.
3. Exceptions will be made when the nature of the goods being loaded/unloaded
requires more time, i.e. moving very heavy goods.
4. Due allowance will be given to allow the driver to complete the delivery
paperwork.
5. Where a PCN is issued , a challenge or representation will be considered if
supported by evidence showing loading and unloading that may have also
related to heavy goods or confirming delay by the recipient of any goods.
You cannot deliver, load or unload on zigzags (yellow or white) , at any time e.g.
pedestrian crossings and school keep clear markings , in a bus stop or bus stand,
during