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Title: Re: Reading Council - Confusing parking sign PCN
Post by: Incandescent on January 17, 2026, 08:26:42 pm

You can always submit representations whatever. Essentially the point is that whilst the sign shows two different restrictions, there is no bay boundary line on the carriageway. The signage is therefore not adequate and in accordance with Regulation 18 of The Local Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England and Wales) Regulations 1996

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2489/regulation/18

As I said, this is what the latest GSV view shows, (no boundary lines), but the lines may have been painted since.
 

Title: Re: Reading Council - Confusing parking sign PCN
Post by: cassinx01 on January 17, 2026, 11:04:45 am

@Incandescent Does this mean i can appeal to Reading council? What would i need to mention in the appeal.

thanks

Title: Re: Reading Council - Confusing parking sign PCN
Post by: Incandescent on January 15, 2026, 07:11:09 pm

Photo shows no bay divider on the carriageway bay markings, although the GSV view is quite old, so the marking may be there now.

the marking is a double-dashed line perpendicular the kerb - =====

So the signage is not adequate in accordance with Regulation 18 of The Local Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England and Wales) Regulations 1996

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2489/regulation/18

Title: Re: Reading Council - Confusing parking sign PCN
Post by: cassinx01 on January 15, 2026, 06:02:27 pm

Please see the google maps link to the sign post: https://maps.app.goo.gl/v76whuRmvqVyqZrN6

PCN picture: https://postimg.cc/67dbxwS3


The car was parked a few spots behind the sign.

Title: Re: Reading Council - Confusing parking sign PCN
Post by: Incandescent on January 13, 2026, 07:21:32 pm

If the pole for the signs is exactly at the boundary between the two separate bays, there is no need for directional arrows.
Please post a GSV link to the exact location.

Title: Re: Reading Council - Confusing parking sign PCN
Post by: stamfordman on January 13, 2026, 04:51:24 pm

Post the PCN, no redactions.

Title: Reading Council - Confusing parking sign PCN
Post by: cassinx01 on January 13, 2026, 03:58:30 pm

Hi,

I got a Parking Fine from Reading council for parking in the middle of this pole which has a very confusing sign.

Apprently the bays on the left of the sign are free for 2 hours within the time 8am - 8pm. And to the right it is 'permit holder only'. I was told this by a local resident. But there is no arrows pointing or guiding someone who does not live in Reading.

Is this something I can appeal.

Image of Sign: https://postimg.cc/gallery/B0y605b

Thanks