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Hi, so an update on this I appealed it again to the council which they rejected. I now have the option to either pay the full fine or appeal and take it to independent tribunal. I may as well appeal it as I have the chance to pay the full fine if I lose at tribunal but could I get any help or advice with the tribunal process and what to expect?


This is the full appeal letter to the council and their response below it:


Subject: Appeal for Parking Charge Notice – PCN Reference: AF08423360

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to again formally appeal the Parking Charge Notice (PCN) referenced above, issued to me on 19th December 2024 for allegedly parking in a designated disabled parking space without clearly displaying a valid disabled person’s badge.

You mention in your reply in the letter dated 9th January 2025 that “lines on the road become faded from time to time, however they are still enforceable”. However, I contest that assertion as local authorities are legally responsible for ensuring that bays with restrictions must clearly stand out for drivers.

Please see below the evidence for this:

As per the Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 1 Introduction (2018)
1.2.1. In the Manual, the word “must” is used to indicate a legal requirement of the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (or other legislation) that must be complied with.

As per the Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 3 Regulatory Signs (2019)
13.6.3. The bays must stand out from the surrounding parts of the road and any adjoining bays, so that drivers are clear about where to park and which restrictions, if any, apply.

Therefore, on the above grounds you have failed to clearly indicate to me as a driver that this bay stood out against the adjacent bays on this block. I attach the evidence of the faded road markings at the time of the alleged contravention as well as a copy of registering my car through the Ringo app at the time of the alleged contravention as I had mistaken this bay for a normal parking bay due to the poor conditions of the road markings.

The ground marking of "DISABLED" in the parking bay where I parked was extremely worn and illegible and the space is not distinguishable from the adjacent normal parking bays which you acknowledge yourself in your reply and therefore constitutes a valid reason for the cancellation of the PCN.

Given these circumstances, I kindly request that you review the evidence and take into account the substandard condition of the ground markings when making your decision. I trust you will find that this appeal is justified and that the PCN will be cancelled accordingly.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response and the cancellation of the charge.

I decided not to pay the penalty and have received the below notice. I plan to make representation and challenge the PCN.

There's no mention of this going to an independent tribunal stage if they reject it. Any ideas what would happen if they reject it?

That's correct I did use the Ringo app to register my car, parking was free for 1 hour, was a genuine mistake. I recall there was a free parking space a few spots down so if it was made clear that this is a disabled parking space then I certainly would have parked in the other space! You're probably right I should have mentioned in my appeal that I registered the car in Ringo. Do you think it is worth taking the risk of paying the full fine and appealing it further?

Hi guys, I have been hit with a PCN from a Redbridge council officer for parking in a disabled person's parking place without displaying a blue badge on Ilford Lane IG1. I had parked at the end of a parade of maybe around 6 adjacent parking spots out of which just the end one I had parked in is for disabled persons only. I was shocked because neither I nor my partner who was with me at the time realised I had parked in a disabled person's spot.

Looking at the surrounding signage there is maybe some ignorance on my part - I had read read the top sign and duly registered my car in the Ringo app and had missed the bottom sign. However, I do see the ground marking "DISABLED" label is not very clear and hence in busy traffic/bright conditions can seem subtle and hidden. Just wanted to check with the forum if there is a legal requirement for the signage on the ground to be visible and easily legible and if I have a good case to challenge this? PCN and photos attached:

I received the attached PCN from MET Parking Services when visiting TopGolf Chigwell last weekend. The alleged contravention is for breaching the terms and conditions for parking in a Parent & Toddler bay, specifically their photographs to evidence that I did not have a child car seat in my car.

The fact is my family were coming in two cars to the centre and my 5-year old niece decided to come in with us and we transferred her booster seat into my car and then put it back into their parent's car when we arrived. I've never come across an instance like this where they require evidence of a child car seat in order to park in a family bay but I used the bay legally and even had a booster seat on arrival.

I want to ask is this legally enforceable and any advice on appealing this?

Here are the terms of the contract (minus any payment details):

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They've told me it would be added as an additional charge (£65 penalty + £15 administration) to my account which would come out of my usual lease payment next month.