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How is it not quite right, if I may ask?

Here it is:QuotePCN Number:  Vehicle Registration:  Date of Issue: 20 January 2026 Location: Seacourt Road, Abbey WoodSubject: 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 AccessThe 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 MinimisThere 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.Is this a good start?

Quote from: stamfordman on 24 Jan, 2026 19:11Draft a challenge and we'll tweak it.A picture at a right angle to the area of contention would be best.I'll start working on it now.

Is this perfect?https://ibb.co/k2gdSJcQ

Those gates (both of them) were closed when I arrived, and when I returned.My car is not close to obstructing the main gate, where a vehicle can come in or out, but the small gate where pedestrians can enter...MORE than enough space for them to go through it, especially a wheelchair.

Quote from: stamfordman on 20 Jan, 2026 18:09Post the PCN.What is the VRM - the PCN number is useless alone.https://ibb.co/ZzDb4f00https://ibb.co/HTCQ6cXB

Bexley PCN Number: XL2635676ARan to collect my iPad from a friend for 6-7 minutes from the block of flats behind...only to get this.This is the first time I got penalised for this...no signs (apart from "BEWARE OF DOG" and no parking in front of the gates...which I clearly wasn't), no yellow, red or white lines...nothing, to get a £70-£140 charge for this feels criminal.Advice?

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Quote from: Incandescent on 04 Dec, 2024 18:46Please tell us about the package you were delivering. Loading/unloading is an exemption to DYLs but must take place only as long as necessary and be of a nature that required you to be as close as possible to the delivery point.I was delivering some birthday props for a big party (not mine!) that lives in that area.

Sorry for the late response, I had a birthday surprise trip to Turkey from my wife so I wasn't able to deal with this until I got home. Now I'm back.GSV link of where the car was: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dxEvRsJDtXZ2U2Lf7

So I quickly had to drop off a package to my friend who lives in the area, only to come back with a PCN from a Civil Enforcement Officer. Think it took me 8-12 minutes.PCN reason: 01 - Parked in a restricted street during prescribed hours.Thing is, I didn't see any sign around the area telling me the "prescribed hours" were. I saw a whole bunch of cars parked on the double line when I arrived, and my friend said everyone parks on the double line all the time and not get a ticket (HAHAHA).When I returned to the car, I looked around - I was the only one with the PCN, there were a lot of cars still parked on that road (on the double line). Why I'm singled out, I have no bloody clue.Advice?