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Private parking tickets / Re: Final reminder from Smart Parking
« on: March 26, 2026, 04:17:10 pm »
Thank you - I will advise them to wait
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Private parking tickets / Re: Final reminder from Smart Parking
« on: March 26, 2026, 02:39:41 pm »I have no magic bullet to offer you.
I did look on Google Streetview and there appear to be prominent signs limiting free parking to one hour, and terms and conditions referring to £90 if exceeded, although I can’t read all the words. A defence has to be better than “we forgot”, and could hinge on poor signage, for example, but I’m not seeing that myself.
Without more information I don’t think I can help any further.
That's fair enough, thanks for looking. Is there a way however to reduce the charge to the original amount on the basis that this is the first letter they have received regarding it? The £145 charge is written as escalated.
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Private parking tickets / Re: Final reminder from Smart Parking
« on: March 26, 2026, 12:44:59 pm »
They said that they visited the car park and overstayed by an hour without realising. They did not receive the earlier letters - this is the first they received.
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Private parking tickets / Re: Final reminder from Smart Parking
« on: March 26, 2026, 11:27:26 am »If they ignore, they are likely to get debt collection letters from DCBL, a Letter of Claim from DCB Legal and a county court claim. If the court claim is ignored they will get a default judgement against them.
If they have more information and a defence then they will get assistance here.
However,if so, they should post directly rather than use you as an intermediary.
They are not very technology friendly so they asked me for help. What information do you require? What are their next steps?
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Private parking tickets / Final reminder from Smart Parking
« on: March 26, 2026, 11:02:01 am »
Hi all. I have been approached by a friend as they received a ticket in the post from Smart parking (attached). From what I gather, they have not contacted them at all. They are unsure if this is the first time they are receiving this or if they have received these before (its a busy house and they are rarely home). It is my understanding that as long as they don't identify the driver, they are ok? Do they even need to reply?
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Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) / Re: Redbridge PCN - Pedestrian Zone - Did Not see sign clearly
« on: March 18, 2026, 04:02:37 pm »Won on the blue plate.
A huge thank you for all your efforts! This was certainly an interesting case for me — it stretched on for a while over a year but valuable and insightful nonetheless. Hippocrates you are the man!
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Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) / Re: Redbridge PCN - Pedestrian Zone - Did Not see sign clearly
« on: July 18, 2025, 11:27:43 am »Do you want representation?
Apologies I have been away for a few days after a hospital visit gone bad. Yes please that would be really appreciated. Ordinarily I wouldn't mind giving it a go, but I really don't understand the reasonings, let alone how to argue them.
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Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) / Re: Redbridge PCN - Pedestrian Zone - Did Not see sign clearly
« on: July 14, 2025, 10:45:10 am »
The hearing has been scheduled for 13th November.
This should be interesting but I am a bit nervous as to what I should say
This should be interesting but I am a bit nervous as to what I should say
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Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) / Re: Redbridge PCN - Pedestrian Zone - Did Not see sign clearly
« on: July 07, 2025, 01:35:45 pm »I say Tribunal time.
I have logged on thee tribunal site to appeal.
For this one I assume I have to put in moving traffic (including junction box) contravention
and for this one I The contravention alleged by the authority on the penalty charge notice did not occur.
For the reasoning, I will apply what H C Anderson provided:
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1. It is restricted to term-time only: then the council need to obtain the SoS's authorisation to a non-prescribed sign. But they haven't, because the only prescribed sign is every week, term time or not.
2. The restriction isn't term time only, which is what's conveyed by the advance sign. In which case IMO the signage fails the LATOR test because in combination those in the know might be tempted to drive into the area outside 'term time' but still be breaching the traffic order's prohibition.
Should I also add that there was no warning signs on the way to the road to be safe?
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Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) / Re: Redbridge PCN - Pedestrian Zone - Did Not see sign clearly
« on: July 06, 2025, 02:14:28 pm »According to GSV there's an advisory sign only yards before Khartoum, between Opex Fashions and Khartoum.
Personally, I would focus on the non-prescribed white on blue sign shown in GSV and the video: School streets - Restricted Access Term time only.
No such permitted sign.
1. It is restricted to term-time only: then the council need to obtain the SoS's authorisation to a non-prescribed sign. But they haven't, because the only prescribed sign is every week, term time or not.
2. The restriction isn't term time only, which is what's conveyed by the advance sign. In which case IMO the signage fails the LATOR test because in combination those in the know might be tempted to drive into the area outside 'term time' but still be breaching the traffic order's prohibition.
In either case, IMO you have strong grounds for appeal.
Apologies I have been quite busy with personal matters and as such forgot about this. Luckily I am still within the time limit.
So I should appeal and write the above as is?
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Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) / Re: Redbridge PCN - Pedestrian Zone - Did Not see sign clearly
« on: June 23, 2025, 02:48:14 pm »
Hi,
they have rejected the representations.
The image they have posted of the advance warning signage prior to Khartoum Road on page 2 is only visible if coming from the opposite direction of which the vehicle travelled. I have not had a chance to go see for myself if there was advanced signage in the direction that the vehicle travelled.
I have attached a crudely edited diagram which is helpful to myself in visualising it.
The vehicles route is represented by the black line. The red x represents roughly where the advanced sign they indicated is. It is visible if travelling FROM Khartoum road, the opposite direction of what the vehicle travelled.
they have rejected the representations.
The image they have posted of the advance warning signage prior to Khartoum Road on page 2 is only visible if coming from the opposite direction of which the vehicle travelled. I have not had a chance to go see for myself if there was advanced signage in the direction that the vehicle travelled.
I have attached a crudely edited diagram which is helpful to myself in visualising it.
The vehicles route is represented by the black line. The red x represents roughly where the advanced sign they indicated is. It is visible if travelling FROM Khartoum road, the opposite direction of what the vehicle travelled.
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Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) / Re: Redbridge PCN - Pedestrian Zone - Did Not see sign clearly
« on: June 18, 2025, 04:34:15 pm »Dear Redbridge
1. Your own video shows completely unreadable signage. I refer you to case 2250006928 in this regard. The right hand sign has not been properly maintained as it should under LATOR.
2. The placement of the signage is unfit for purpose as it is easily missed.
3. Upon checking the blue plate, this is not a prescribed sign as it is most definitely proscribed (disallowed) by the TSRGD 2016. I refer you to cases 2250121336 and 224043551A in this regard.
Considering the above, please cancel the PCN.
No contravention
Thank you. I have submitted the challenge.
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Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) / Re: Redbridge PCN - Pedestrian Zone - Did Not see sign clearly
« on: June 18, 2025, 01:49:58 pm »
Hi, I want to contest, but if anyone can suggest to me the right option to select when challenging as I wrote above I would be grateful.
Would it be There was no contravention of an order, failure to comply with an order or failure to comply with an indication on a sign or do I select Other grounds?
Would it be There was no contravention of an order, failure to comply with an order or failure to comply with an indication on a sign or do I select Other grounds?
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Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) / Re: Redbridge PCN - Pedestrian Zone - Did Not see sign clearly
« on: June 16, 2025, 10:31:48 am »Dear Redbridge
1. Your own video shows completely unreadable signage. I refer you to case 2250006928 in this regard. The right hand sign has not been properly maintained as it should under LATOR.
2. The placement of the signage is unfit for purpose as it is easily missed.
3. Upon checking the blue plate, this is not a prescribed sign as it is most definitely proscribed (disallowed) by the TSRGD 2016. I refer you to cases 2250121336 and 224043551A in this regard.
Considering the above, please cancel the PCN.
Thank you so much for taking the time out of your holiday to respond.
I am assuming that when contesting, I select the option that says There was no contravention of an order, failure to comply with an order or failure to comply with an indication on a sign. or do I select Other grounds?
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Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) / Re: Redbridge PCN - Pedestrian Zone - Did Not see sign clearly
« on: June 13, 2025, 05:00:16 pm »I cannot see the PCN clearly and need to be able to check dates.
Very important On what date did TEC revoke the order for recovery and Charge certificate?
Apologies, my phones camera isnt the best. Hopefully this is clearer.
I would have to find their letter but the TEC letter that revoked the order was dated around 21st of May