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PCN details
PCN number: TK03901212
Vehicle registration: KN73 RVP
PCN served as: Windscreen PCN
Contravention code: 01
Contravention description: Parked in a restricted street during prescribed hours
Date of alleged contravention: 20/12/2025
Time of alleged contravention: 16:22
Location: Cart Lane
Current stage: PCN (informal challenge stage)

What happened
I parked on Cart Lane in the afternoon and displayed a valid blue badge with time clock correctly set and clearly visible on the dashboard.
The vehicle was parked on double yellow lines.
The PCN was issued despite the blue badge being displayed.
Photos taken immediately after show the badge and clock visible through the windscreen.
I understand blue badge holders are permitted to park on double yellow lines for up to three hours unless specific loading bans or additional restrictions apply, and I did not see any signage indicating such restrictions at this location.

I am seeking advice on whether the contravention occurred, whether the signage and restrictions are compliant, and the best grounds for an informal challenge.

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Probably because part of your BB was obscured.

Any reason for this?

No to be honest, i hadm't realised, could i appeal with the full photo?

Of course you can. So what essential item of information ic concealed by the time clock partly covering the BB ? If nothing in particular, then you still have a good case.

The year is vital obviously and it looks like you had something to hide.

Draft a polite challenge saying something like you accidentally covered part of the BB with the clock, and you enclose a picture of the full, valid BB and as you were entitled to the exemption with the clock correctly set you trust they will cancel on this occasion and you will endeavour to be more careful in future.