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I parked on Dormer Close (EN5) where there are no clear signs on that road indicating parking restrictions, and there are no marked parking bays/boxes where I parked.

The only sign I saw on this road was a sign indicating you should park with wheels on the kerb past a certain point, which I followed. Based on that, and the lack of bay markings or clear restriction signage where I parked, I believed parking was permitted. I've parked on this road before and not received any PCN.

I then received this PCN for contravention code 12. My concern is that the restriction was not clearly signed at the location where I parked, with no boxes, signs or yellow lines on the road, and the signage present (footway parking instruction) was confusing in context.

I have attached images of both the PCN and where I parked, showing no road signs on that road that state no parking.

Images:
https://imgpile.com/p/dQr95WV#wJyuud7

Google Maps:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/i8xYGf6eVuZeUaCy8


PCN Details:

Authority: London Borough of Barnet

PCN number: AG92548244

VRM: T330KH

Contravention code + description: 12, Parked in a residents’ or shared use parking place or zone without a valid virtual permit, or clearly displaying a valid physical permit/voucher/pay and display ticket, or without payment of the parking charge

Location on PCN: Dormer Close, EN5

Date of contravention / date of service: 09/02/2026

Time: 09:16

CEO: BT019

Vehicle make/colour: Audi, Black

Current stage: PCN on vehicle (windscreen ticket)

Penalty: £160, discounted to £80 if paid within 14 days (from 09/02/2026, so discount appears to run up to 22/02/2026)

Have I made representations yet?: No

Thanks in advance