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Hi, first time here. I've had tickets before but I will usually pay them as they've been fair (although barely).


Received a parking charge notice today from PCM. I know what happened and I'm wondering if this can be appealed. The vehicle pulled into a side road that goes nowhere next to a station in London to pick up a passenger. There was no parking so the car stopped next to the parked cars, passenger dropped the bags in the boot, got in and the car drove off. Stopped for less than a minute, just a few seconds if you look at the time stamps on the evidence. Car wasn't technically parked, wasn't blocking anyone or anything it was just a pick up on the side of the road.
The picture shows a no stopping sign but they've sent a parking notice, is this legal as I was stopped and not parked?
Any advice would be appreciated. I'm hapy for this top go to court and argue the case if it comes to it
Thanks


Pictures are here;
Evidence
If it's preferable I embed links into the post, let me know and I'll do that

Great, thank you. What I understand from what you said is that I have a certain amount of time in the location to read and understand the conditions before a notice is valid. I'll appeal and be prepared to take it further as suggested

Great ty

PCM is an IPC operator and there is no longer a separate code of practice, there is a Single Code of Practice, see https://www.britishparking.co.uk/write/Documents/AOS/Sector%20Code%20Templates/sectorsingleCodeofPracticeVersion1.1130426-2.pdf
There is no “IAS code”.

AI is doing its usual rubbish of spouting nonsense with complete confidence.

Ok, thanks for the replies. Lot's of good info.
I just took the following pic from google maps, this is an old pic and is likely what was there when the offense took place.I've highlighted where the car was likely to be

image1

Reading through the code of practice that jfollows posted, I couldn't find much specifically about no stopping but the most relevant piece I found was this under table B.1 on page 35

image2


I also read this bit;
F.2 “No-stopping” zones
F.2.1 Appeals where the charge should be cancelled in “No-stopping” zones
The exemptions listed in F.1 a) b) c) and d) also apply within “no stopping zones’”. All other
exemptions are not applicable in no stopping zones (i.e. private roads clearly marked with lines
and clear, obvious, and repeated traffic-facing “no stopping” signs and barriers to deter
trespass).
e) in recognition of the use of a zebra crossing by pedestrians; or
f) due to stationary or slow-queuing traffic preventing the vehicle from moving.
Parking Charges issued in a no stopping zone should be cancelled where there is
evidence it occurred in the following circumstances:
a) to avoid an accident;
b) to allow a person to get or give help in respect of an accident or emergency;
c) to give way to an emergency vehicle;
d) at a closed gate or barrier e.g. at a level crossing;
• for normal childcare issues
NOTE: This does not include where the vehicle is stopped at a gate, barrier or level
crossing to allow a passenger to enter or exit the vehicle.
NOTE: This does not include where the vehicle is stopped at the zebra crossing to allow
a passenger to enter or exit the vehicle




To be honest, I think I'm bang to rights here unless I'm missing something.
Edit, can't get images to work. Hopefully the links work aok