I received a penalty charge notice today for parking on Perth Road (A) IG2. Initially, upon checking the road's signage, it indicated parking location ID 7173. Using the "PayByPhone" app, I made the payment without noticing the specific street name. However, upon returning, I found a parking ticket issued by the street parking enforcement office.
Upon further inspection, I realized that the payment made via the "PayByPhone" app for parking location ID 7173 was intended for West Berkshire Council, rather than the correct location in Redbridge, which required the RingGO app.
The signage was ambiguous, failing to specify the necessity of using the RingGO app for payment in Redbridge and as you can see from pics is not very clear either. Consequently, despite payment being made, I inadvertently used the wrong app, potentially leading to discrepancies in the parking officer's checks. Additionally, during this time, my companions and I were dealing with an upset infant, prompting us to rush through managing their needs.
I'm seeking insights and thoughts from experienced individuals regarding this situation. The confusion with the apps and unclear signage led to this issue, and I'm curious about perspectives whether to fight this or let go and pay £40 within 15 days.
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