@unknowndriver sorry for the delay, most of us work full time doing something else.
Here you go:
Dear London Borough of Redbridge,
I start by saying that I apologise for any inadvertent contravention of the restrictions, the layout is somewhat confusing because red route bays are not permitted to have double red lines running through them, normally a bay on a red route that has white markings is available for use through the time that the red route is in force (and conversely a bay that is only available at certain times would have red bay markings but still no red lines along the kerb).
On this occasion I was taking my daughter to the staton, owing to her medical condition she has issues with her knees and can't walk far without aid, so I sought to stop her in the bay as close as possible to the station so I could help her walk the short distance remaining.
My daughter is in the process of applying for a blue badge, she has starting by requesting a supporting letter from her GP but I am told this can take up to four weeks and it was only requested quite recently.
I attach what medical evidence is available to me, and her PIP entitlement letter which confirms a score for moving around of 12 out of 12, which has resulted in an award being made for PIP at the enhanced rate.
I appreciate this is not a substitute for a blue badge, but in practice if she had started the blue badge application process earlier it is all but a given that the application would have been granted, and it would have then been permissible to stop on a red route for the purpose of alighting from the vehicle.
I trust that in the circumstances, you will agree to exercise your discretion not to enforce this penalty charge.
Yours faithfully,
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