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I have drafted this appeal, please let me know if you think I need to change anything.

I am writing to formally challenge the issuance of Penalty Charge Notice issued on 25/06/2025 for an alleged contravention of code 30f: “Parked for longer than permitted (free parking bay)”.

On the day in question, I parked my vehicle in a free parking bay on Sparrows Lane from approximately 08:30 to 10:00, adhering to the posted time restrictions. At 10:00, I moved my vehicle to a different parking bay across the road, which had a separate time restriction allowing one hour of free parking. I then left the vehicle parked there until 11:00, during which the PCN was issued.

I would like to contest this PCN on the following grounds:

No Return Rule Ambiguity: The signage did not clearly indicate that the “no return” rule applied across both sides of the road or to different bays. The bays in question are physically separate and have distinct time limits, which reasonably suggests they are treated independently.

Reasonable Interpretation of Signage: As a diligent driver, I ensured compliance with the time limits posted at each bay. There was no indication that moving to a different bay across the road would constitute a continuation of the original parking period.

Lack of Clarity and Fair Notice: If the enforcement authority considers both bays to be part of the same controlled area for the purposes of the “no return” rule, this should be clearly stated on the signage. In the absence of such clarity, it is unfair to penalize drivers who act in good faith.

In light of the above, I respectfully request that this PCN be cancelled. I have acted in accordance with the information available to me at the time and believe this penalty to be unjustified.

Hi All,


So it's a bit of an interesting one. I parked my van outside a block of flats on private land. The land extends onto the public footpath and the boundary is marked with the stone border as seen in the picture.


A PCN from Newham Council was issued for code 62. I have appealed the PCN stating the vehicle was parked on private land and therefore how can the council issue a PCN for land that is not their responsibility. They have rejected the appeal for the reasons below.


I was wondering if anyone thinks I have a case to take this further or should just pay up!

You have stated the vehicle was on private land.
We note your comments, however our records show that this area of land in front of
the apartment building, whilst private land, is not blocked from public access.
Therefore, as it is adjacent to the footway within the highway boundary there is a
legal public right of way. Where land is adopted public highway, it is not necessarily
owned by the relevant highway authority, but there is a legal right for them to enforce
a public right of way and maintain it.
Furthermore, there is no dropped kerb at this location and parking for residents is
located nearby, thus there is no intention for vehicles to park there, and mounting the
pavement to access it is against the law. If you are seen mounting the pavement by
a police officer they have the power to issue you an immediate fixed penalty notice
(FPN).
Vehicles are not permitted to park on a part of a road other than a carriageway. A
carriageway is a way for vehicles only. The contravention occurs when one or more
of the vehicle`s wheels are on a part of a road, which is not a carriageway. A road is
defined by section 142 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as any length of
highway, or of any other road to which the public has access.
This contravention is also highlighted in the Highway Code, "you MUST NOT park
partially or wholly on the pavement unless signs permit it”.
In conclusion, having taken all aspects of this matter into consideration, no
justification for cancelling the penalty charge notice has been found.