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Live cases legal advice => Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) => Topic started by: Beatnikbongo on March 15, 2026, 12:01:24 am

Title: Re: Suspended Bay PCN, Parked 4 days before Suspension
Post by: Incandescent on March 15, 2026, 01:26:29 am

Reason for suspension was "domestic" so hardly an emergency, so one would expect the sign to have been put up more than 3 days in advance. When did you become aware of the PCN on your car ?

Their photo shows the suspension sign was very close to your car, so difficult to see how you would have missed it if it was there on the 3rd.

I suggest you submit reps stating that when you parked legally on 3rd March you saw no suspension sign and would have expected more notice for what is a routine suspension, ("domestic"). They should reply to say when the sign was put up.

Title: Suspended Bay PCN, Parked 4 days before Suspension
Post by: Beatnikbongo on March 15, 2026, 12:01:24 am

Hi there,

I received a PCN for parking in a suspended bay. The bay was suspended 07/03 and I parked there 03/03. I saw online that Lambeth council often put up notices 3 days ahead so I could have missed it - I really don't remember seeing anything but I could be wrong.


PCN & photos: https://imgpile.com/p/6Orhl4Y
Streetview: https://maps.app.goo.gl/48Yf1ZMCTnPFx6JX9

Do I have strong grounds for appeal?

Thanks,
Beatnik