PCN - Contravention code 16 - Residential Parking Zone (Newham Council, London)

[rickydaprince]

Hey guys,

 

I was issued a PCN today when I was visiting a customer On First Avenue in Manor Park (Newham Council, London). It appears that they've recently introduced a Residential Parking Zone in July 2013, and as I've previously parked here when there weren't any restrictions, I didn't realise.

 

What made it worse was that there were no road markings (i.e. no bay markings, no single yellow lines etc.), and I had to drive back onto the start of the road to see a small sign indicating the parking zone, and then I realised there were more sign posts on the road. Don't get me wrong, I'm not here to complain about my own fault for not paying more attention, but given my previous visit and no obvious road markings, I just didn't think twice to check parking signs.

 

The photos below make show what I mean. I've also uploaded a copy of the PCN. For all the experts and more knowledgeable people on here, I'm just wondering if there are any grounds for appeal. Thanks for any contributions to this post!

 

Here is the link to Newham Council's website (under Manor Park section) regarding the parking zone.

 

Here is the google maps link of the road.

 

Any advice or guidance would be very much appreciated! Thanks in advance.

[rickydaprince]

A few more images - hope it helps! Thanks.

[rickydaprince]

I've realised that the images don't show up well here so I've added external links to help. Thanks.

 

PCN Front:

PCN Back:

 

 

 

 

Other images available here:

 

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[Michael Browne]

This is a new extension to the Manor Park zone.

http://www.newham.gov.uk/Documents/Transport%20and%20streets/Manor-Park-RPZ-map.pdf

Roads within the original zone do have bays marked out, yet these have been omitted from the extension. This inconsistency in markings in the same zone can lead to motorists being misled/confused, particularly if you have parked there before.

 

Given that there are entry signs and timeplates, this is not a strong argument. The council won't accept it, so you would have to gamble that an adjudicator disagrees with them.

[rickydaprince]

Thanks for your kind response, Michael Browne. I guess I have a misconception that they must have bays/road markings in place, and that the entry sign must conform to a certain standard (I'm thinking of the standard Controlled Parking Zone signs which are massive).