@cp8759 I challenged the PCNs on 22/04/22 based on one point as I didn't believe the other two were valid in the end, (point challenged "Having enjoyed unhindered use of it for decades, this has given rise to the reasonable expectation that the lines are not enforced here").
As I kind of expected, Derby City Council rejected the challenge stating the following:
Thank you for your enquiry, which was received on 22 April 2024, in respect of this Penalty Charge Notice.
Due consideration has been given to the information you have supplied, but it provides insufficient justification for cancelling the Penalty Charge Notice.
The area where you were parked is part of the public highway and is subject to the double yellow line restriction.
Parking on the pavement can cause inconvenience to pedestrians. It can create hazards for visually impaired, disabled and elderly people or those with prams or wheelchairs. It may also cause damage to the kerb, the pavement or services underneath for which the culprit could be held liable. The City Council could also face claims for compensation for injuries received resulting from damaged or defective pavements.
I am therefore unable to cancel the Penalty Charge Notice.
Please make your payment of £70.00, or reduced to £35.00 if paid within 14 days from the date of service of this response
Whilst I understand the above was an Informal Challenge, and the next step would be to appeal the decision, I have given this consideration and feel that the grounds of appeal would be too weak to challenge further. I have decided to pay the PCN.
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