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Title: Re: Sutton London Code 40: Lodge Place - parked in designated disabled person's parking space
Post by: Incandescent on June 22, 2025, 11:19:01 pm

Well, sorry to have to say it, but you did not understand what the sign said. It is for BB holders only, but between 08.30 am and 6.30 pm they can only park for 3 hours, and must not return within 2 hours. Outside these hours, BB holders can park for any period from 6.30pm up to 08.30 am the next day.

The key part of the sign is the top box that together with the symbols, says "Disabled badge holders only" The boxes below then qualify what BB holder are allowed to do.

Title: Re: Sutton London Code 40: Lodge Place - parked in designated disabled person's parking space
Post by: AceKingPin on June 22, 2025, 09:25:14 pm

Thanks John and apologies, vehicle reg: ND73 FHL (Black Skoda).

GSV link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ofWE6cBey6MoJAMi6

Kind regards, AceKingPin

Title: Re: Sutton London Code 40: Lodge Place - parked in designated disabled person's parking space
Post by: John U.K. on June 22, 2025, 09:10:15 pm

Please post a GSV link to the location, and any Council  photos.

Please also post the Reg Mark of the vehicle, as per
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/

Title: Sutton London Code 40: Lodge Place - parked in designated disabled person's parking space
Post by: AceKingPin on June 22, 2025, 08:56:21 pm

Hello,

I have a feeling that I'm in the wrong here - but thought I'd post anyway. I parked in a designated disabled person's parking bay this Sunday evening at Lodge Place, Sutton, after 6.30 pm (there were about 8 bays and almost all were empty).

The signage read:

Disabled badge holders only
(separator)
8 am - 6.30 pm, 3 hours, No return within 2 hours
(separator)
At other times No limit

I took the separator to mean that after 6.30 pm that there was no limitation on any vehicle to park in this bay, which I thought was reinforced by the fact that there was a signage separator above it.

I've attached the PCN notice received. Do I have any case here, or should I pay the £70 (expensive mistake)?

As a grumble, this part of Sutton is a massive ring road, so you have to travel the entirety of if if you think you've missed a legitimate space - making it very hard to find parking on a Sunday evening (where you'd think roads after 6.30 pm on a Sunday are mostly free)

Many thanks and kind regards,

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