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Hi everyone,

As expected, the appeal was rejected. The rejection can be viewed below:

https://ibb.co/bgNzgNtM
https://ibb.co/TMRWRPjN

I'd appreciate guidance on the next stage. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

Just bumping the above ... grateful for feedback so far. Looking to submit appeal in next couple of days. Thanks.

Hi all,
Grateful for feedback so far. Just bumping this to see if anything else to add/remove. Thanks.

Hi everyone,
Received a ticket in a place with free parking subject to registration. I've drafted my appeal below, and would appreciate any input to help sharpen. Thanks.

PCN Number: 1F12228449
Contravention Code: 11u
Location: Reads Close, Ilford

I wish to formally appeal the above PCN.

On the day in question, shortly before 4:00pm, I parked at Reads Close in Ilford in order to eat with my family at Steakbox, which is located just around the corner. The restaurant staff explicitly informed me that parking at Reads Close is free for at least the first hour, subject only to registering the vehicle.

I moved my car to Reads Close and, at approximately 4:21pm, attempted to register my free parking using the RingGo app. However, the app would not open, and at the same time my phone was unable to make outgoing calls for reasons beyond my control. I spent several minutes attempting to resolve this and looking for alternative ways to register.

At around 4:25pm, I walked back to the restaurant to use my wife’s phone. Using her phone, I successfully called the registration number and completed the free parking registration by approximately 4:31pm (see attached image). When I returned to my vehicle at 4:49pm, I found that a PCN had already been issued.

There was no intention whatsoever to avoid registration or payment. No payment was required in any event, as this is a free parking period, and I made genuine and prompt efforts to comply with the terms. I have a clear history of paying for and registering parking via RingGo and similar systems and have no incentive to avoid doing so, particularly where parking was free.

The alleged contravention occurred only because of temporary technical issues with my phone, and I completed registration as soon as it was practically possible. Issuing a PCN in these circumstances is unfair and disproportionate, as I was acting in good faith and complied with the requirement to register.

I therefore respectfully request that this PCN be cancelled. Please also note that in the case that this is rejected, I will take this to the tribunal.




Attachment links, in case doesn't show up:
https://ibb.co/hFsnTdkn
https://ibb.co/6JZZLJcq

Thanks for the reply. I've attached the witness statement and the revocation order. I think I followed the instructions, and hope I haven't made a huge blunder    

Appreciate the help.

We MUST see a copy of your witness statement and the revocation order from TEC.

Either you have boo-booed massively or WF have.

The order will tell us.

If it's WF then you're home and dry.

For reference, you were advised to submit the witness statement on the grounds that you did not receive the NTO.

Shall I reply and say I did not receive my NTO?

'Reply', no, action, yes.

The instructions are clear in that you must complete the enclosed TE9 form and send to the Traffic Enforcement Centre using one of the methods offered. We recommend using email, copied to yourself to prove sending, with the completed TE9 attached.

Just tick 'I did not receive the NTO in question' and sign.

Super, just sent across by email with completed form, and copied myself in.

Will update once the next letter comes through, which I believe will be the NTO.

Thanks again.

Thank you @stamfordman and @Pastmybest - will share an update once the OFR arrives.