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@Incandescent i went back and can confirm there are no signs on the main road I was on before I made the right turn

Additionally the sign is obstructed slightly due to another sign on the main road and a tree

CCTV images also shows pedestrians

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FGKFzqso_tDETfS8LVNJ154DgEPZZf1k/view?usp=drivesdk

I think should take it to next step. Would be grateful with any assistance

@Incandescent please can you review before I send today (final or penultimate day to appeal NTO)

I am writing to make a formal representation against the Notice to Owner issued for Penalty Charge Notice ZN1957369A, originally dated 6 December 2025.

I previously submitted an initial informal challenge on 19 December 2025 explaining the circumstances surrounding the alleged contravention. However, I did not receive any response to this challenge.

After reviewing the parking ticket portal history, I can see that my challenge was recorded as received on 17 January 2026 and rejected on 21 January 2026, with a further request for information also recorded on 21 January 2026. Unfortunately, I did not receive any notification of the rejection or the request for additional information.

I then received the Notice to Owner dated 9 February 2026.

I would like to reiterate the reasons for my appeal.

At the time the vehicle was parked in the bay, the car was not working due to a fault. The alternator had failed, which meant the battery was low or not working and the vehicle could not start and therefore could not be moved.

I previously provided supporting evidence in the form of an invoice from my local mechanic/garage confirming the mechanical issue. On 6 December 2025, the mechanic attended and assisted in starting the vehicle so it could be driven back to the garage for repair. The vehicle was immobilised due to a fault outside of my control, the vehicle remained in the bay solely because it could not be moved.

In addition, the photographic evidence provided with the PCN does not clearly show both the restricted time sign and my vehicle.

The contravention did not occur, as parking restrictions should be excepted where a vehicle is stopped or parked due to circumstances beyond the driver’s control.

@tincombe

can you expand on the 'o/s 27', where does it specify this? thanks

Thank you for all your responses.

I do plan to respond to the NTO.

For background i did respond via their portal informal appeal, explained car issue and mechanic helped me get back to driving, alternator issue. provided invoice as part of informal appeal.

I have not heard back from them on my informal appeal, I will address this in the NTO and refer to informal appeal when responding to the NTO.

I also wanted to check if the whole PCN is even valid as the enforcement officer / ticket officer did not take an image of my vehicle and the signage that I was supposed to have seen and allegedly contravened 

Background:

Job for a customer on the same road, parked outside her property while she sorts out permit, she explains she will swap places (car places) and let me park in her special bay and leave her badge in my car.

My car no longer starting, sudden failure. I look at the signage, its close to 630pm time and the sign states Monday - Saturday 0830am-630pm restriction resident permit holders only

Match and Event Day - resident permit holders only - 830am - 830pm / Sunday and public holidays noon - 4pm

FYI - I am local arsenal fan, they were playing away to Villa, turns out the Women's team were playing at the Emirates. However, wasn't to know hence this pickle.

While the car didn't start, I called local mechanic to have a look as it wasn't a long journey for them, i provided an invoice for this mechanic as part of my appeal.

I also spoke to @Hippocrates and highlighted that more importantly was the PCN valid / appeal-able given the PCN evidence does not contain a photo of the car vehicle allegedly contravention and the signage in one photo to confirm that signage was visible.

Historically, a written appeal to adjudicator stage went my way when the adjudicator referenced lack of evidence of vehicle and signage of contravention, in one photo for evidence.

Thanks

Is there any evidence I need to prepare to counter the adequate claims?

or as first step just prepare an informal appeal explaining inadequate signage / as seen on evidence footage of pedestrians crossing that I had to be aware of

and with traffic pressure to make turning

Thank you @Hippocrates

I requested CCTV via email (instructions online - Data protection etc) and gave them a call, calling was useful they put the days of PCN on hold and also requested CCTV

Once cctv came (recorded delivery), I responded using the technical template Hippocrates used before and included "cctv footage does not show alleged contravention, not see me driving past a bus lane sign"

PCN cancelled for both PCN.

Thank you

@Hippocrates @mrmustard apologies for tagging abruptly but needed guidance on this case, hoping for direction to help or help.