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Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) / Re: Car towed Newham, code 01 parked in a restricted street
« on: July 04, 2026, 02:06:20 pm »
Thoughts?
Dear Parking Services,
I wish to make formal representations against both the PCN and the removal of my vehicle.
I genuinely believed I was parked within a valid parking bay. The faded white bay markings remain visible, and the double yellow lines continue alongside what appears to be several bays, creating ambiguity. I also arrived late, and the parking signs did not include directional arrows or any clear indication of where the parking bays ended. As a result, I reasonably believed the bay remained valid.
Even if the Council maintains that a contravention occurred, I believe the removal of my vehicle approximately two hours after the PCN was issued was disproportionate. My vehicle was not causing an obstruction, danger, or preventing the free flow of traffic, and a PCN alone would have been sufficient enforcement.
Should these representations be rejected, I request that the Council provide the CEO’s notes, all photographs, the removal authorisation, and the records demonstrating compliance with its vehicle removal policy. I also put the Council on notice that I will rely on the ambiguity of the road markings and signage before an independent adjudicator, who may find that any uncertainty should be resolved in favour of the appellant.
In light of the unclear road layout and the disproportionate removal, I respectfully request that both the PCN and all removal charges be cancelled.
Dear Parking Services,
I wish to make formal representations against both the PCN and the removal of my vehicle.
I genuinely believed I was parked within a valid parking bay. The faded white bay markings remain visible, and the double yellow lines continue alongside what appears to be several bays, creating ambiguity. I also arrived late, and the parking signs did not include directional arrows or any clear indication of where the parking bays ended. As a result, I reasonably believed the bay remained valid.
Even if the Council maintains that a contravention occurred, I believe the removal of my vehicle approximately two hours after the PCN was issued was disproportionate. My vehicle was not causing an obstruction, danger, or preventing the free flow of traffic, and a PCN alone would have been sufficient enforcement.
Should these representations be rejected, I request that the Council provide the CEO’s notes, all photographs, the removal authorisation, and the records demonstrating compliance with its vehicle removal policy. I also put the Council on notice that I will rely on the ambiguity of the road markings and signage before an independent adjudicator, who may find that any uncertainty should be resolved in favour of the appellant.
In light of the unclear road layout and the disproportionate removal, I respectfully request that both the PCN and all removal charges be cancelled.