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Live cases legal advice => Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) => Topic started by: JLAB on July 12, 2026, 03:24:24 pm

Title: Re: Bromley Council, Code 12, Harwood Avenue
Post by: Incandescent on July 12, 2026, 08:41:20 pm

So by your car was the bay sign, which clearly shows that Sunday restrictions apply 10am to 5 pm, namely payment is required to park. There is space for just two cars.

Did you actually look at the sign that was a few feet away from your car ? Frankly I can see nothing to appeal on related to the contravention itself. There may, however, be a 'technical' appeal you can submit based on council mismanagement of the enforcement process, so wait a bit to see what the others may suggest, but don't miss the deadline on the PCN to pay or appeal.

Title: Re: Bromley Council, Code 12, Harwood Avenue
Post by: JLAB on July 12, 2026, 08:23:52 pm

(https://imgpile.com/p/JjeHSIm#ZZL15GT)

In the exact parking spot shown on the Google street view image linked above

Title: Re: Bromley Council, Code 12, Harwood Avenue
Post by: Incandescent on July 12, 2026, 07:41:53 pm

Please post a GSV link to the location, telling us exactly where you parked

Title: Bromley Council, Code 12, Harwood Avenue
Post by: JLAB on July 12, 2026, 03:24:24 pm

Hi all,
Looking for advice on a PCN I've just received.

Council: Bromley
Contravention: Code 12 – parked in a residents'/shared use bay or pay & display without displaying a valid permit, voucher, or P&D ticket, or without payment
Location: Harwood Avenue
Charge: £160 full, £80 if paid within 14 days (discount period)

The sign at the location shows:
Mon-Sat 8.30am-6.30pm
Sunday 10am-5pm
Pay at machine → Display ticket or Permit holders (A) (Conditions apply)

This was a Sunday. I assumed Sunday parking was free and didn't pay at the machine — on reflection the sign does state Sunday hours (10am-5pm) rather than saying it's free, so I'm not sure this gives me a strong technical argument, but wanted to check if there's anything procedural or otherwise worth looking into (e.g. traffic order, machine/signage compliance, notice wording) before I decide whether to pay the discounted amount or challenge.

I've attach photos of the PCN (front/back) and the sign from street view here -(https://cdn.imgpile.com/f/JuAx6Z0_xl.jpg) https://maps.app.goo.gl/pTGw4Du1F7JqcUD5A

Would appreciate any thoughts on whether it's worth challenging or just paying the discounted £80 given the timeframe.

Thanks in advance.