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I'm not sure how the use of AI is viewed here, but would this be a suitable challenge to send?Dear Sir or Madam,I am making a formal representation against the above PCN. I request that Lambeth Council apply its discretion in accordance with both its internal policy and the wider guidance issued by London Councils’ Code of Practice on Civil Parking and Traffic Enforcement, especially in relation to disability, medical situations, and exceptional circumstances.1. Medical-related purpose — recognised as valid mitigation under London Councils’ Code of PracticeThe London Councils’ Code of Practice states that enforcement authorities must give proper consideration to representations and that discretion should be exercised where “compelling medical circumstances” exist.On the date of the PCN, I was attending King’s College Hospital for the specific purpose of returning an oxygen-monitoring device that had been issued to me overnight for a sleep-apnea assessment. These devices are circulated between patients, so I returned it as soon as possible in order for other patients to benefit from it. This was not a discretionary trip, nor was I stopping for convenience: it was a direct medical return that formed part of ongoing clinical care.Medical-related tasks, particularly those linked to NHS equipment distribution, fall well within the type of exceptional circumstances that the Code of Practice anticipates.2. Disability-related mitigation — FSH muscular dystrophy severely limits my mobilityI am diagnosed with FSH muscular dystrophy, which has a significant effect on my mobility. Walking long distances can be extremely difficult and painful.London Councils’ Code of Practice requires authorities to take special care with disabled motorists, including those with Blue Badges, and to consider whether the contravention arose due to mobility limitations that restricted the driver’s options.Because of my condition, I must park as close as possible to essential destinations such as hospitals. This is exactly what I did, acting reasonably and in good faith.I displayed my valid Blue Badge out of habit and necessity, not with the intention of disregarding restrictions.3. Additional vulnerability — my wife was 8˝ months pregnantI was accompanied by my wife, who at the time was 8.5 months pregnant and also unable to walk far. This significantly reduced our ability to seek alternative parking or to access the hospital on foot from a distant location.The Code of Practice recognises “compelling compassionate circumstances” and that public authorities have a broad discretionary power to cancel a PCN where enforcing it would be unreasonable or disproportionate.4. Proportionality and discretion — London Tribunals principlesLondon Tribunals adjudicators often emphasise that authorities must consider:ProportionalityCompassionate or medical necessityWhether the motorist acted reasonably in difficult circumstancesWhether enforcement of the penalty would be unjust in light of disability or health issuesGiven my disability, the urgent medical-related purpose, and the significant mobility needs of both myself and my pregnant wife, enforcing the PCN would be disproportionate.I was not parked to obtain a benefit or convenience — I was carrying out a necessary return of hospital-issued equipment, had a genuine mobility impairment, and behaved in good faith.5. Request for cancellationIn line with:Lambeth Council’s discretionary policy on medical circumstancesLondon Councils’ Code of PracticeThe general principles applied by London TribunalsMy clear medical and mobility-related needsThe clinically important reason for my stop at King’s College HospitalI respectfully request that the PCN be cancelled.I can provide supporting evidence if required, including:My Blue BadgeMedical letters confirming my FSH muscular dystrophyEvidence from the hospital regarding the oxygen monitorProof of my wife’s pregnancy at the timeThank you for taking the time to consider these representations.Yours sincerely,

Thanks for the quick response.Yes, I did view the CEO's photos and I agree with you if I'm honest, but the lines are very worn, but I guess that doesn't have much of an impact.Can I ak what you mean by alighting please? In your last sentence are you suggesting to imply that we'd parked there understanding the restrictions were in place and that the BB was merely displayed out of habit? So just apply for mitgating circumstances based on our infirmities/the circumstances of needing to visit the hospital?

Hi FTLA members, I'm seeking some advice/guidance on whether a PCN I recieved is valid, I'll provide the context and my reasoning below.The contravention is for parking on double yellow lines where loading/unloading restrictions are applicable. I have FSH Muscular Dystrophy and was attending Kings College Hospital in Denmark Hill, London, to return an oxygen monitor that was loaned to me to monitor me overnight for sleep apnea. I was also travelling with my wife who was also 8.5 months pregant at the time. So we both have very limited mobility, hence parking as closely to the hospital as we could. I parked on the corner of Cutcombe Road on double yellow lines and although I am close to the corner of the road, the roads are all one way so I assumed it might not be an issue since I would not be blocking any drivers leaving the junction. Although I have had a valid blue badge for a number of years, I was not aware of the the rules regarding loading restrictions being applicable to blue badge holders. In fact, I hadn't even seen curbs with the yellow markings before (I live in Kent, so we don't have many restrictions such as this).Upon returning to the car, I noticed I had been given a PCN and of course was a little surprised to discover the rules regarding loading restrictions. Whilst I can't disagree to the fact that I had broken the rules and therefore, the PCN could be valid, I do not feel the yellow marks and signage displayed on the road are not very clear at all. The yellow marks are barely visible and the loading restrictions sign is the smallest sign I've ever seen, diplayed above a no-entry sign that is at the end of a different road which could lead one to beleive it applies to that road instead. The sign also appears to have been turned in the direction of the other street.There are also permit holder only/pay by phone bays all along the road, which unfortunately helped me assume that parking where I was, on double yellow lines would be ok with by blue badge.Please let me know if there is any case to answer here or not, I'm not sure if I have a leg to stand on, but I do feel it could be worth a try.Ticket Reference: LJ37066807For some reason imgpile would not let me upload the PCN, so please see the Google Drive link belowhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1etqYivof-FrggxC_qEUckeYoqunALDsx/viewhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/Ef9eKMHKMTQNmS2V6