Parking

Parked in a meter bay when penalty time is indicated. You must move your car before the time purchased has expired. (Contravention Code 04)

How to have your penalty charge notice (PCN) for this parking contravention cancelled.

We may be able to assist you in having your penalty charge notice for this contravention cancelled. In order to ensure that you receive the maximum help we have developed an easy to follow 3 stage process.

-This may also include diagrams and pictures showing signage requirements etc.

Specific points relating to this contravention

1. It is important to note that this contravention code only applies to meter bays and not pay and display bays. If you were parked in a pay and display bay and have been issued with a ticket showing this contravention code then you should appeal and visa versa.

2. Was the ticket issued before the expiry time shown on the meter, if so the practice of issuing Penalty charge notices before the time has expired does happen.  A photograph of the meter is your proof.

3. The Traffic Sign’s and general directs regulations 2002  states that the designated width of a parking bay should be 1.8 metres and the maximum should be 2.7 metres. The length should be at least 4.5 and to a max of 6.6 metres.Please see diagram below.

Below we show diagrams of the road markings which must be in situ and much more information that will help you decide whether to appeal against your penalty charge notice.

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