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Title: Re: Islington, Code 12 - Parked without permit, Drayton Park [Zone G]
Post by: stamfordman on May 27, 2026, 05:54:03 pm

Did you get a picture from the other side. What was your route.

It's unusual for Islington to have only one sign at a zone entrance.   

Title: Islington, Code 12 - Parked without permit, Drayton Park [Zone G]
Post by: thesaffronarmy on May 27, 2026, 04:17:51 pm

Hello,
I would appreciate any guidance in relation to this PCN.
Unfortunately, I appealed this before I knew this website existed otherwise, I would have obtain such guidance first and then appealed.

My initial appeal:
(https://imgpile.com/p/zUSrpHQ)

Essentially I there is no dispute that I parked in contravention to the CPZ. My car was parked after 3pm. Normally non-permit holders can park after 2pm. However, as it it was a match day at Arsenal's stadium, the further restrictions applied from 2-8.30pm.

However, the signage was not adequate on entry to that section of the road. The signs which normally indicate 'Match Days' were flipped 180 degrees and not visible to oncoming vehicles like mine.

This shows the normal orientation of the signs from Google Maps.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bpthqX5HHEmzYhG1A
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Epkp9eM1r6UNhZ6D6

This shows the orientation of signs on the day.
(https://cdn.imgpile.com/f/Ho1V8Ar_xl.jpeg)

Response from Council

(https://cdn.imgpile.com/f/FVi2HcA_xl.png)
(https://cdn.imgpile.com/f/ZysXiPF_xl.png)