I made an appeal, based around the signs being confusing, however I have received a letter today saying my appeal has been rejected. One comment I find frustrating is :"The signs also have restrictions on either side of the pole in order to indicate which side the restriction apply from the pole"......this was just my point in the appeal, the main sign was in the middle of the pole and there was no arrows to indicate that the 2 hour restriction was meant for the lift side of the road. Granted there was an additional sign on the right of the pole, which said Permit Holders only, which I now realise was meant for cars parked on the right side of the road. I guess there isn't much point disputing the PCN is there? The letter says that this can only happen after the 14 days reduced charge has expired, which is annoying too. The letter also says that this would involve a formal representation....what does that mean? Thanks for all the comments

Many thanks for all the replies. I've checked today and my PCN is now on the Reading website, with photos too, some uploaded here: http://i44.tinypic.com/28bsp3l.jpg Seeing the sign again, I notice the additional sign on the right side, which I didn't mention before. I guess they are going to say that cars parked to the right are 'Permit Holders Only'. However, there was no space directly behind me because there was an entrance (notice the lowered kerb), so surely the main part of the sign '....Or 2 hours no return in 2 hours' must apply to the parking bay I am in too? I'll try appealing tomorrow.

Thanks, here's the Ticket: http://i48.tinypic.com/25s3joz.jpg http://i49.tinypic.com/ek0ncp.jpg

Thanks to all, very much appreciate your comments. I actually live about 30 mins away from where I got the ticket, so will go back there and take a photo when I get a chance. Unfortunately I don't have a working scanner at the moment but the PCN reads: Served on 06/03/2010 by Civil Enforcement Officer (CEO) nnn who had reason to believe that the following contravention had occurred: Parking in a permit space without displaying a valid permit. The signpost (which was actually right next to the space I parked in) was split into 3 parts. Top part: P 8am - 6pm Permit Holder Only or 2 hours no return in 2 hours Bottom part: All other time permit holders only Right part: Only A1 I've read it over and over and am sure the Top part implies that ANYONE can park for 2 hours between 8am and 6pm. It wouldn't make sense if the 'or 2 hours no return in 2 hours' applies to Permit Holders only....would it? Because that would be saying that Permit Holders can only park there for 2 hours between 6pm and 8am??

Hope someone can advise. I received a parking ticket today in Reading (Saturday 1.30pm), but honestly thought I was OK parking where I did. The sign read: 8am - 6pm Permit Holders Only or 2 hours no return in 2 hours I read this as Permit Holders can park between 8am and 6pm, ANYONE ELSE, reagrdless of whether they have a Parking Permit or not, can park for 2 hours (but not return within 2 hours after leaving). So my understanding was that as I was not a Permit Holder I could park for 2 hours at any time. As I got a £70 ticket fine (I was only parked there for 1 hour 30 mins), presumably my understanding is incorrect?