I don't know if the 10 min statutory grace applies in Scotland but in any case you've misunderstood when it applies - it's only after you've been parked in a paid or unpaid parking place.
In your case you just parked on a yellow line during the restricted time.
It is true that in London there is or has bee guidance not to issue within 2 mins of a yellow line restriction ending or at start of one beginning but you are way outside this.
That is pretty unfortunate! I thought it was general but that makes a bunch of sense considering what I have read so far.
I guess in this instance I really dont have much of a leg to stand on which is painful. For a full 7 minutes! I cant see any other real aspect I could bring up.
Title: Re: PCN for parking 7 minutes before CPZ allowed (Scotland)
Post by: stamfordman on May 04, 2025, 09:36:32 pm
I don't know if the 10 min statutory grace applies in Scotland but in any case you've misunderstood when it applies - it's only after you've been parked in a paid or unpaid parking place.
In your case you just parked on a yellow line during the restricted time.
It is true that in London there is or has bee guidance not to issue within 2 mins of a yellow line restriction ending or at start of one beginning but you are way outside this.
Title: (PCN) South Lanarkshire, parked in a restricted street, Stonelaw Road, Rutherglen, Parking Before Allowed Time, 7 Minute
Post by: mcllsti on May 04, 2025, 08:51:26 pm
No need, just update this thread; it's what everybody else does.
That makes sense! Cheers!
Here is updated info:
(PCN) South Lanarkshire, parked in a restricted street, Stonelaw Road, Rutherglen, Parking Before Allowed Time, 7 Minutes Outside Of Allowed Time
Date of Notice: 02/05/25 Date Of Contravention: 02/05/25 Council: South Lanarkshire Time Contravention Occurred: 09:22 BST Vehicle Reg: SD70 JZL Make: Ford Color: Grey Observed In: Stonelaw Road, Rutherglen Parking Attendent Number: 56 Contravention: Parked or loading / unloading in a restricted street where waiting and loading/unloading restrictions are in force. Evidence and Parking Ticket Image Link: *IMGUR LINK TO ALBUM* (https://imgur.com/a/lD24F2H)
Parking Allowed Times: Monday to Saturday 09:30 - 16:30 Parking Allowed Length: 30 minutes with 60 minutes no return No Loading Times: Monday to Saturday 08:00 - 09:30 AND 16:30 - 18:00
Google Street View Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MdUTA9jNd8xdLYc97 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/MdUTA9jNd8xdLYc97)
Short Summary From My Side: I pulled up at around 09:15 BST and had not noticed that I was parked in the single yellow line zone since it was faded and I was in a rush. I also did not notice the sign which was pointed towards the pavement. I know neither of these are any form of defense, just adding detail. I recieve the Penelty Charge Notice at 09:22 and the Evidence is marked as at 09:23. That is 7 minutes before the parking allowed in the zone which is maybe my main formulation behind this since in a 10 minute grace peroid, I would have no longer been parking outside the restricted times. I actually had returned to my car by 09:40.
What I Am Looking For: I am hoping someone could give me some advice on how to approch this and if my grace peroid 10 minutes even makes sense. I have started trawling through legislation to see if its codified anywhere but its slow progress considering I am not used to the language. I have fought private tickets in the past but I am finding the council issued PCN to be a whole other kettle of fish. I dont want to go ahead and write out my appeal until I have a better understanding so if anyone could help with that insight or where to go that would be good. Then I can write my appeal and maybe have someone give it a once over. £50 is unfortunately a lot of money for me just now.
I appreciate any help given.
Title: Re: PCN for parking 7 minutes before CPZ allowed (Scotland)
Post by: Incandescent on May 03, 2025, 01:41:01 am
No need, just update this thread; it's what everybody else does.
Title: Re: PCN for parking 7 minutes before CPZ allowed (Scotland)
Post by: mcllsti on May 03, 2025, 01:24:35 am
We need much more information, than just a few photos. Please read this and update your thread accordingly : - https://www.ftla.uk/civil-penalty-charge-notices-(councils-tfl-and-so-on)/read-this-first-before-posting-your-case!-this-section-is-for-council-tfl-dartme/
Please also post a GSV link to the location, and tell us exactly where you parked
Apologies, I am slapping myself for missing that somehow.
I will abandon this topic and when I return home will go post a new one that adhere to the guidelines
Title: Re: PCN for parking 7 minutes before CPZ allowed (Scotland)
Post by: Incandescent on May 03, 2025, 12:30:24 am
We need much more information, than just a few photos. Please read this and update your thread accordingly : - https://www.ftla.uk/civil-penalty-charge-notices-(councils-tfl-and-so-on)/read-this-first-before-posting-your-case!-this-section-is-for-council-tfl-dartme/
Please also post a GSV link to the location, and tell us exactly where you parked
Title: PCN for parking 7 minutes before CPZ allowed (Scotland)
Post by: mcllsti on May 02, 2025, 07:22:43 pm
Hey folks,
Looking for a touch of advice on this one. Pulled up at 9:20 and thought nothing of it since parking was allowed within 10 minutes. I then come back later and it looks like I got a parking ticket at 9:23.
Location: South Lanarkshire, Glasgow Reason: parking/loading in a Controlled Parking Zone out with the alloted time
Looking around I am sure there must be some ability to appeal this on some grace period or how close it was to the allowed parking time. I am just unsure how I can word this.
I also noticed the lines are fairly faded here as well which I could contribute to it.