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I did this which is better. They'll probably reject at this stage though.

Thank you for your recent communication in connection with the above Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).
The PCN was issued as your vehicle was parked in front of a section of footway, cycle track or verge lowered to meet the level of the carriageway.

Having reviewed the case, we have decided not to cancel the PCN. The reasons for our decision and the options available to you at this stage are set out below.

your correspondence indicates that you do not believe that your vehicle was causing an obstruction.

Our Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) act on behalf of the Council and as such are trained to issue PCNs only when they witness a violation of either, the council's parking policy or the rules of the Highway Code.

Having now reviewed all the photos and evidence relating to your case that I have available to me, I can see that your vehicle was indeed parked in contravention of the rules and that the PCN was correctly issued.

when parking it remains the motorist's responsibility to adhere to the Highway Code, as well as any signs and lines that may be present to ensure that their vehicle is parked legally, before leaving it unattended.

The Highway Code states: You MUST NOT stop or park where the kerb has been lowered to help wheelchair users and powered mobility vehicles". Doing so can also obstruct access to vehicle driveways and pedestrian crossings.

As your vehicle was parked in contravention of the rules in this instance, I am not willing to accept your appeal.

If you would like to view the evidence we have in relation to this penalty charge, then please logon to: www.bexley.gov.uk/parking and follow links to pay/appeal your PCN. When prompted, enter your PCN number and vehicle registration details, the available evidence can then be accessed using the 'View Evidence' button towards the bottom of the screen.

Going forward

• You have 28 days from the date of this Notice being served, to pay £140.00.
• Alternatively, you can appeal to the Parking Adjudicator. Details on how to do so are contained in the attached appeal form. To appeal online you will need the verification code which can be found at the top of this Notice and in the appeal form.

Act now

If, after 28 days, you have taken no action, we may send you a Charge Certificate increasing the charge to £210.00. You will then have 14 days to pay the increased charge. If, after the 14 days, you have not paid the increased charge, we may apply to the County Court to recover the penalty charge plus court costs from you.

PCN Number: 
Vehicle Registration: 
Date of Issue: 20 January 2026
Location: Seacourt Road, Abbey Wood


Subject: Formal Challenge against PCN [no].

I am writing to challenge the above-mentioned Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) issued for the alleged contravention: "Parked in a special enforcement area adjacent to a footway, cycle track or verge lowered to meet the level of the carriageway."

I believe the PCN was issued incorrectly for the following reasons:


1. No Obstruction to Pedestrian or Vehicle Access

The dropped kerb in question appears to serve a small pedestrian gate. My vehicle was positioned in a way that left "more than enough space" for pedestrians, including wheelchair users, to enter or exit the gate unimpeded. Furthermore, the vehicle was not parked in front of the primary large gates nearby, which are used for vehicle access.


2. Lack of Clarity and De Minimis

There are no road markings (such as a white "H-bar") or signage indicating that this specific area is a restricted "special enforcement area". Given that the overhang is entirely trivial and does not interfere with the purpose of the lowered kerb (pedestrian crossing or vehicle access), I request that this PCN be cancelled on the grounds of de minimis.


The vehicle was only stationary for approximately 6-7 minutes while I collected an item from a nearby property. In light of the evidence showing no actual obstruction and the wheels remaining on the standard kerb line, I trust you will find it appropriate to cancel this notice.

Post the PCN.

What is the VRM - the PCN number is useless alone.