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Live cases legal advice => Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) => Topic started by: Gotithqz on December 21, 2025, 01:49:16 pm
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All you have is a polite ask for discretion. There is no observation on the PCN so you can say what you did but without giving away the time you were there.
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Here is the relevant sign as one approaches Chelsea Bridge Road to go north from CHelsea Embankment: -
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SL3P6jKWtVERALLD7
There would need to be an identical sign at the zone entrance coming the other way.
So where in GSV did you get this? : -
What is quite confusing is as shown in the GSV the times mentioned is Monday-Friday but this PCN was given on a Saturday. Or is this sign strictly for the bus lane?
This was from
https://maps.app.goo.gl/5QJxJ7fGe2RjrFqK6
But the sign has a Saturday restriction on it !
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It's in Westminster controlled parking zone A2 which applies Mon - Fri 8.30am - 6.30pm. Sat 8.30am - 1.30pm.
How long were you away from car?
I’d say around 20-30mins
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Here is the relevant sign as one approaches Chelsea Bridge Road to go north from CHelsea Embankment: -
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SL3P6jKWtVERALLD7
There would need to be an identical sign at the zone entrance coming the other way.
So where in GSV did you get this? : -
What is quite confusing is as shown in the GSV the times mentioned is Monday-Friday but this PCN was given on a Saturday. Or is this sign strictly for the bus lane?
This was from
https://maps.app.goo.gl/5QJxJ7fGe2RjrFqK6
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Here is the relevant sign as one approaches Chelsea Bridge Road to go north from CHelsea Embankment: -
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SL3P6jKWtVERALLD7
There would need to be an identical sign at the zone entrance coming the other way.
So where in GSV did you get this? : -
What is quite confusing is as shown in the GSV the times mentioned is Monday-Friday but this PCN was given on a Saturday. Or is this sign strictly for the bus lane?
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Single yellow but they must consider the circumstances.
(https://i.ibb.co/gF3ky4Pb/w2.png)
(https://i.ibb.co/m5Rp2r1S/w3.png)
(https://i.ibb.co/gLCkZpJr/w1.png)
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The OP appears to be parked on Double Yellow Lines (thumbnails in the original post are too small to be clear), which would explain the Code 01.
Dropping off medication is unlikely to be accepted as informal reps I would have thought, but stranger things have happened!
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It's in Westminster controlled parking zone A2 which applies Mon - Fri 8.30am - 6.30pm. Sat 8.30am - 1.30pm.
How long were you away from car?
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There is a restricted time zone sign way further down the road so I guess this is the one that applies.
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https://ibb.co/HfHStjsL
Do they expect us to be aware of this? What if I didn’t drive down that route?
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Hi,
Regardless of the times, this was emergency as I was dropping off medication needed by my girlfriend in the building I had parked next too. This was the closest place accessible to her.
What is quite confusing is as shown in the GSV the times mentioned is Monday-Friday but this PCN was given on a Saturday. Or is this sign strictly for the bus lane? There is no other signs shown on this street.
PCN, evidence & sign :
https://ibb.co/jvCxwbD1
https://ibb.co/YFgbHFkx
https://ibb.co/99tM7DyB
GSV :
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3J3xwn3zWcfTQXj8A?g_st=ipc
Appeal draft :
Dear City of Westminster,
I am writing to formally appeal the Penalty Charge Notice issued on 13/12/2025.
Firstly, I believe the PCN has been issued incorrectly, as the restricted time zone displayed applies from Monday to Friday only. The alleged contravention took place on a Saturday, and therefore the restriction was not in force at the time the PCN was issued.
Secondly, I would like to appeal on compassionate and medical grounds. My girlfriend, who lives at 54 Chelsea Bridge Road, urgently required her prescribed medication after it was accidentally left in my possession in the car. This medication had been prescribed for a heart-related condition, and delaying access to it posed a serious risk to her health. In order to get the medication to her as quickly and safely as possible, I parked at the closest available location to her address.
I acted in good faith and solely out of concern for her wellbeing, with no intention to contravene any parking restrictions. I will be providing evidence of her prescribed medication along with a signed statement from her to support this appeal.
I respectfully ask that you take these circumstances into consideration and cancel the Penalty Charge Notice.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks