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Hello All, I just wanted to provide an update and close this thread off. My appeal was accepted as a 'Genuine Customer' and the Gallions Reach Management Team reached directly out to UKPC to confirm the same. I received a letter from UKPC and the PCN has been cancelled.

Thanks again for all your help.

Hello,

I received a PCN from UKPC for overstaying parking at their parking site in Gallions Reach, Beckton. The PCN mentions that customers can park for up to 4 hours and apparently we were parked there for 4 hours and 16 minutes. We did go to Gallions Reach, we had lunch, went to a few shops to buy toys and and other items and when it got late we grabbed a bite for the children for their dinner. I don't recall ever seeing signs that said there was a 4 hour time limit but regardless we spent a lot of money visiting the shopping centre and this is quite a slap in the face.

I see their was a thread on someone experiencing this earlier in the year here and I was wondering if I should just copy/paste the letter that B789 suggested? I tried to look at the images on this thread about the signage but I was unable to view the images, something about the images were unavailable to the UK location.
https://www.ftla.uk/private-parking-tickets/ukpc-parking-pcn-overstay-gallions-reach-shopping-park-beckton/

UKPC have an online appeals process, so I was wondering if I just use this form and in the description field if I just post the letter that B789 suggested? Also in the online appeals form, they have a drop-down menu option to say that the Appeals Reason is Genuine Customer, so I was wondering if I should use that or if it implicates me unnecessarily.

I will upload pictures of the PCN and the UKPC appeals form soon, but I just found out that imgur.com is no longer useable from the UK so I need to find another free site to use to upload the pictures so please bear with me. I received the PCN with a date of the 13th Nov, so I need to put in an appeal today to stay within the 14 day grace period for the discounted amount if I am not mistaken.

Thank you

Hello All,

Good news, the council did cancel the PCN using their discretion. They sent the following response, outlining that the PCN was correct but they would cancel the PCN which would have been due to my personal circumstance.

Thank you for all your assistance.

P.S. Progress is slow, but my baby is growing and is healthy thus far. We are hoping next week that she reaches a weight that has a better chance of survival (above 500 grams). Doctors are still being quite bleak about the outcome due to her very low weight, so it is all in God's hands. But I appreciate all the help from this team, and keep up the great work.

Thank for your advice and kind words. I put the details in ChatGPT and get the following letter. I recall one of your members mentioning that ChatGPT wasn't the best place to write a letter but let me know your thoughts.

Subject: Appeal for Car Parking Ticket Issued on [Date]

Dear [Parking Authority],

I am writing to appeal the parking ticket I received on [Date] for parking across a lowered verge to meet the carriage way. While I understand that there may not be a legal challenge to this violation, I hope you will consider the personal circumstances that led to my poor judgment.

Approximately five months ago, my wife and I were overjoyed to learn that she was pregnant after years of trying, thanks to IVF treatment. However, our joy has been overshadowed by recent complications. During a routine scan last month, it was discovered that our baby is severely undersized, significantly jeopardizing its chances of survival. As a result, we have been referred to UCLH for specialized prenatal care, requiring weekly scans to monitor the baby's progress.

Understandably, this situation has left us both deeply upset and anxious. Every day is a struggle, filled with prayers for the best possible outcome. On the day in question, I was rushing to attend the mosque to seek solace and guidance through prayer, as it is the only source of hope I have during this challenging time.

In my haste and emotional state, I made the regrettable decision to park in a location that I believed to be adequate. I recognize that it was a poor choice to park so close to the corner, and I apologize for any inconvenience caused. However, I believed that parking on the main road would impede traffic flow, as it is a busy thoroughfare, potentially causing further disruptions and delays.

I searched for alternative parking spots on the side road but was unable to find a more suitable location without having to drive a significant distance away. Given the circumstances and my desire to minimize disruption, I believed that the spot I chose was within the limits of acceptability.

I fully acknowledge my mistake and assure you that it was not made out of disregard for the parking regulations but rather due to the overwhelming circumstances weighing heavily on my mind. I kindly request your understanding and compassion in reconsidering this parking ticket.

Thank you for taking the time to review my appeal. I sincerely hope for a favorable outcome, as I continue to navigate through this difficult period in my life.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

@cp8759

Yes, I was driving, I thought I was just following the forum to not identify myself but maybe that is for speeding tickets and not parking tickets.

I am also the registered keeper and I have the V5C.

I don't have any meaningful reason for parking that I could provide.

The photos uploaded are the CEO' photo's. There are a few more which just show that the parking ticket has been placed under the windscreen wipers to prove that the CEO did leave a ticket, but I didn't think that was relevant to upload. I'm not at home so I don't have the PCN number to hand but I can provide this if you really do think there is something worth checking further there.

Dear Team,

A driver went out on a Sunday and parked on a yellow line. As it was a Sunday then the yellow line was not active and many other vehicles were parked on yellow lines. But the driver had also parked partially across a drop kerb, which is not a drop kerb to a driveway, but for the public who are using the footpath and need smooth access when moving across the footpath to the road i.e. for push chairs, scooters etc.

A sneaky traffic warden on a moped was traveling around the area, and had just left the road, but must have saw the driver just park up so returned in less than 30 seconds once the driver had left the vehicle. They issued a PCN and we was wondering if there is any chance of appealing this PCN? Below is a copy of the PCN and some of the photo's taken by the traffic warden. The driver did take some pictures themselves, so let us know if any additional angles are needed?

PCN issued.



Photo's taken by the traffic warden.

So should the driver just wait till they receive the NTO? As the driver already appealed, then I thought this indicates the driver received the PCN physically and therefore the discounted rate will no longer apply if the driver waits for the NTO as it will pass the 14 days discount period.

The driver is just worried that they will have to pay the full amount as it seems the grounds to appeal this PCN is quite low, so it would be sensible to just pay the discounted amount and be done with this PCN?

Thanks for the reply. So should I take it that the driver doesn't have much grounds for appeal and should just pay the reduced penalty?

Thanks again for all your help thus far.