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Live cases legal advice => Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) => Topic started by: kno on February 15, 2026, 05:27:25 pm
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There are exemptions but very strict - main one is loading but must be attended and no alternative. Waiting for a gate to open.
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Thanks
And, am I correct in saying observation time is not a factor anymore?
Observation time is not legally mandated, but most CEOs usually wait for a bit for alleged contraventions where there is an exemption that may not be apparent on first noticing the vehicle. There are two exemptions to yellow lines, single or double. However, there are no exemptions for the off-carriageway contravention.
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Thanks
And, am I correct in saying observation time is not a factor anymore?
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Frankly, I cannot see any possibility of a win on what has been alleged, namely parking off-carriageway. This has been an offence in London since the mid-70s and requires no signs or lines. In your case, the CEO had a choice on what to put on the PCN, (parking on DYLs, or parking off-carriageway). However, there are two exemptions to the yellow lines, but none for parking off-carriageway, hence his choice.
Others may differ, so wait a bit to see if anybody else says anything, but don't miss the discount deadline.
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I parked my car with 2 wheels on the footpath and 2 wheels on the road. Yes, I do not have a good reason on why I did that.
PCN and Council Images are here - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w3zgMmnDZbvQQNaRNA3F_CXd4VZTW1vH?usp=drive_link
PCN - NJ43657236
VRM - CX62 TXM
Date of Contravention - 14/02/2026
Streetview link - https://maps.app.goo.gl/1PpqiExNHa5nYUPGA. This is old now, but both sides of the road is now DYL.
Type - PCN was affixed on the windscreen
Do you think this would be possible to win?