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Live cases legal advice => Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) => Topic started by: c1vnh on February 23, 2026, 12:23:47 pm

Title: Re: Hackney Council, Code 73 - Parked without Payment, Spring Hill Recreation Ground.
Post by: Incandescent on February 23, 2026, 01:39:44 pm

So you chanced your arm and lost. Private tickets are completely different to PCNs served by councils. I see nothing wrong with the PCN, and you were well within the period when payment must be made to park. Wait a bit until others comment, but for me the discount looks your best option at the moment.

Title: Hackney Council, Code 73 - Parked without Payment, Spring Hill Recreation Ground.
Post by: c1vnh on February 23, 2026, 12:23:47 pm

Hello,

Parked up a Spring Hill Recreation Ground car park to drop something off for a friend living locally. Was only going to be there for 10 mins, so took the risk and didn't pay. Of course a warden turns up minutes later and I got back just as he was giving the ticket.

Wondering if there's any way out of this?

A few years ago I successfully appealed a similar ticket I received in Epping Forest on the basis of bylaws applying to the land? I can't remember the exact wording, but it was a private parking company, so maybe a different situation.

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sdAxD2zusSn8Lcxx5 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/sdAxD2zusSn8Lcxx5)

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Thank you.