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« on: December 11, 2025, 11:12:20 am »
johnniepk Posts: 8 Forumite
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I received a pcn for parking in a residents parking area on 6.12.26. I lodged an informal appeal
Dear Sir or Madam,
I hereby submit an appeal to Penalty Charge Notice Lv2060742A, issued on 6/12/26 at Titchfield St, Liverpool.
The alleged contravention did not occur. The council has not met its statutory duty to provide signage that is lawful, clear, and positioned so that a motorist can reasonably be expected to see and understand it before parking. The only sign relied upon in the council's evidence was located approximately 50 yards away, across a junction, and on the opposite side of the carriageway. There were no signs, plates, or road markings whatsoever at the location where my vehicle was parked. I note there is no photograph taken by the ceo showing both the car and any restriction sign
Such placement fails to meet the requirements set out in the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD) and does not satisfy the standards repeatedly upheld by adjudicators: that restrictions must be made clear to a reasonably diligent motorist at the actual point of parking.
Given the deficiencies explained below, the signage cannot be considered lawful, adequate, or enforceable. The PCN must therefore have been issued in error.
Grounds for Cancellation
1. Failure of “Point of Parking” Requirement
Adjudicators have consistently determined that signage must be present at or near the exact location where the vehicle is parked. It is not reasonable to expect motorists to identify signs located across road junctions or on opposite carriageways that do not relate to their stopping position.
In this case, no relevant signage existed at the parking location, meaning the restriction was not properly conveyed.
2. Sign Not Within the Driver's Line of Travel
The sign provided in the council's evidence was positioned such that it would not fall within a motorist's natural line of sight when parking or exiting the vehicle. Courts and adjudicators have emphasised that motorists cannot be expected to search for restrictions outside their immediate vicinity or across a junction.
3. Signage Placed Across a Junction
Placing a restriction sign across a junction renders it ambiguous as to which section of road it applies to. Adjudicators have repeatedly found this to be inadequate as it introduces uncertainty and does not meet the requirement for clear and unambiguous information.
4. Non-Compliance with TSRGD Requirements
Under the TSRGD, the authority must ensure:
Signs are “adequately placed” and “readily visible” to motorists.
Restrictions are indicated at the location where they apply.
Any ambiguity must result in benefit to the motorist.
The council has failed to meet these statutory obligations. A motorist cannot be expected to interpret a restriction that is not signed on the relevant side of the carriageway.
5. Ambiguity and Lack of Clarity
Where signage is unclear or placed in a manner that could reasonably mislead, adjudicators routinely cancel PCNs. A restriction cannot be enforced where:
The sign is distant,
Not facing the driver,
Located on a different section of road. Or,
Separated by a junction.
Each of these apply here.
Conclusion
The council has failed to provide clear, lawful, and adequately positioned signage. The restriction was not properly communicated and therefore the alleged contravention did not occur. I kindly request that the PCN be cancelled and confirmation provided in writing.
Be kind and have a Merry Christmas
Yours faithfully,
Me
I attach a photo i took when the vehicle was parked. I took this as i did look for parking restrictions and could see none for where I was. It also congirms where it was parked as the ceos pghotos are dark ane difficult to pinpoint.
I attach a screen grab to show where i was parked. I am the red star, the sign is the gold star.
A photo from Google maps showing the location of the post numbered 1065 to tally with the ceos photo of a sign.