Parking violation - help please!

[taylorskid]

Hi, I'm new here. I came looking for help for my daughter. She has just returned from a trip to Nottingham Broadmarsh Shopping Centre, having paid £4.80 for 3 hours parking. When she returned to her car, she had a parking ticket for £50 that stated "parked beyond the bay markings". Unfortunately she didn't think to take a photograph but she is adamant that all 4 wheels were within the bay and the only part of the car outside the bay, was a slight overhang of her front bumper. I have telephoned Nottingham City Council this evening but was told that all employees in the relevant department, had gone home (4.45 p.m.) My question is, is it the wheels or the bodywork that are taken into account when deciding if a vehicle is outside the bay and is my daughter entitled to ask for photographic proof of the violation. Many thanks for any help that you may be able to give.

[Homer67]

Are you certain this is a council issued parking ticket? Have you read the name of the issuing party on the PCN?

[taylorskid]

Hi, thanks for your response. The pcn was issued by Nottingham City Council (working in partnership with NSL services group.)

[starfarer]

Wheel need to be clear of the bay makings. Just being exact over the markings shouldn't warrant a fine. I think this is one contravention where photographic evidence is a must.

[Jamberson]

Ask them for copies of the photos. They will send them, I'm sure. Then you will know what sort of case you have.

[taylorskid]

Thank you very much for all your advise. I will contact the Council tomorrow to request photos and post again when I have further info. Thanks again.

[dx100uk]

well atleast it is a council car park so's you'll have a chance to appeal unlike the other private parking fleecers.

 

dx