OK, I'm confused. The ticket appears to have come from Salford City Council with their logo at the top, but the bottom of the slip states "Issued by NSL Services Group on Behalf of Salford City Council" (previously NCP). Is this a private parking company, or do they have full jurisdiction of the council in this case?

Thanks again for your advice so far. I went back today and took some photos of the signs. I admit that the sign next to the bays does say it's restricted until 9.30am. However, at the end of the bays, as you drive into the zone, the main sign quite clearly says 'Pay and Display Zone' Mon-Fri 8am-6pm. Do you think I have a case to appeal? Thanks again

Thanks for your advice. What about the fact I was still able to purchase a valid ticket during restricted hours. That doesn't seem fair to me and would obviously have parked elsewhere if I'd been refused a ticket. Is there any rule about that? Thanks again

Hi, thanks for the reply. Here's a link to the site on Google Streetview. I was parked in the bays to the right of the sign at around 9.15am Deansgate, Manchester - Google Maps Thanks for your help!

Hi all, This morning I parked on a Manchester street that I've parked on without trouble many times before. I was a bit annoyed and confused to find a PCN when I returned. I usually park there later in the day and wasn't aware it was restricted (although I had noticed yellow lines on the pavement but didn't know what they meant). The PCN states Code 02: "Parked or loading/unloading in a restricted street where waiting and loading/unloading restriction are in force." I'll check properly tomorrow but after receiving the ticket, I looked for a sign and sure enough it is restricted 8am-9.30am. My question is this... I was able to purchase a ticket from the machine even though it was during restricted hours. This seems highly unfair and stinks of blatant profiteering. Is there any grounds for cancellation when the machine still issues tickets during restricted hours? Any help and advice is greatly appreciated. I'd love to get the fine cancelled, but at the very least I want my 2 quid back from the ticket machine!! Thanks PL