Challenging PCN
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Sohaib-ijiiv

Original Poster:

363 posts

99 months

Tuesday 5th May 2020
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Hi All,

My dad got a PCN for blocking someones driveway, the PCN image can be seen below:



I personally think this is ridiculous and have challenged it which they rejected, the reason they cite for this is they have proof he was blocking the driveway considerably. Their proof is this other PCN image taken at an angle:



So I am now planning on making a representation for him against this.

Are they correct in serving a PCN or is it actually ridiculous as I think it is?


KungFuPanda

4,639 posts

199 months

Tuesday 5th May 2020
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It doesn’t matter whether you or anyone else think they were correct in serving a PCN,
It’s been served!

Your only option is to make the appeal and see if it’s gets accepted by the tribunal. That’s it.

speedking31

3,913 posts

165 months

Tuesday 5th May 2020
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A quick google. London or not?

Sohaib-ijiiv

Original Poster:

363 posts

99 months

Tuesday 5th May 2020
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Yes it is in London.

BertBert

21,260 posts

240 months

Tuesday 5th May 2020
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But sadly, even in your picture the dropped kerb has started behind where the front of the car is. So I suspect you will struggle.

I agree it doesn't seem right, but is it worth the effort to try and prove it wrong?

Bert

paintman

7,860 posts

219 months

Tuesday 5th May 2020
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Possibly issued after complaints from the owner of the property?
Seems a bit harsh but are there other factors such as road width or visibility which might affect the ability of the owner of the property to get in & out of the property with cars parked like that?

Sohaib-ijiiv

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363 posts

99 months

Tuesday 5th May 2020
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It was definitely a case of the owner complaining, but it wasnt/doesn't block visibility when exiting the driveway.

Not that it makes a difference but the owner at the property in question is an utter tool. Can't park and his car is always sticking at least 2ft out into the road at an angle.

paintman

7,860 posts

219 months

Tuesday 5th May 2020
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Sohaib-ijiiv said:
It was definitely a case of the owner complaining, but it wasnt/doesn't block visibility when exiting the driveway.

Not that it makes a difference but the owner at the property in question is an utter tool. Can't park and his car is always sticking at least 2ft out into the road at an angle.
If his driving is that bad I wouldn't be inclined to park anywhere near it!
Your post makes me think there's a lot more going on than we're being told.

Sohaib-ijiiv

Original Poster:

363 posts

99 months

Tuesday 5th May 2020
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Nope, genuinely nothing.

Dad has parked there hundreds of times with no issue and to get one now is surprising.

I was merely stating my opinion that whoever lives there is a tool due to their parking, I don't actually even know who the individual is.


speedking31

3,913 posts

165 months

Tuesday 5th May 2020
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kestral

2,230 posts

236 months

Tuesday 5th May 2020
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The photos appear to have been cropped. ?

paintman

7,860 posts

219 months

Tuesday 5th May 2020
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Sohaib-ijiiv said:
Nope, genuinely nothing.

Dad has parked there hundreds of times with no issue and to get one now is surprising.

I was merely stating my opinion that whoever lives there is a tool due to their parking, I don't actually even know who the individual is.
Probably fed up of your Dad parking there & decided to do something about it.

BertBert

21,260 posts

240 months

Tuesday 5th May 2020
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Sohaib-ijiiv said:
I was merely stating my opinion that whoever lives there is a tool due to their parking, I don't actually even know who the individual is.
Really?
Sohaib-ijiiv said:
Not that it makes a difference but the owner at the property in question is an utter tool. Can't park and his car is always sticking at least 2ft out into the road at an angle.
Is that what people who are crap at parking are? Utter tools?
Bert

Riley Blue

23,205 posts

255 months

Tuesday 5th May 2020
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OP, on what grounds would you appeal the PCN?

Vickers_VC10

6,759 posts

234 months

Tuesday 5th May 2020
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paintman said:
Probably fed up of your Dad parking there & decided to do something about it.
Absolutely this

Parking looks like your taking the piss tbh.

The Mad Monk

11,467 posts

146 months

Tuesday 5th May 2020
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Sohaib-ijiiv said:
Nope, genuinely nothing.

Dad has parked there hundreds of times with no issue and to get one now is surprising.

I was merely stating my opinion that whoever lives there is a tool due to their parking, I don't actually even know who the individual is.
Why doesn't Dad post this query himself?

Everything you tell us is second-hand, when we could be getting it from the horse's mouth?

anonymous-user

83 months

Wednesday 6th May 2020
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The Mad Monk said:
Sohaib-ijiiv said:
Nope, genuinely nothing.

Dad has parked there hundreds of times with no issue and to get one now is surprising.

I was merely stating my opinion that whoever lives there is a tool due to their parking, I don't actually even know who the individual is.
Why doesn't Dad post this query himself?

Everything you tell us is second-hand, when we could be getting it from the horse's mouth?
Maybe his dad’s not up to it, his parking ain’t too good........

Sohaib-ijiiv

Original Poster:

363 posts

99 months

Wednesday 6th May 2020
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REALIST123 said:
Maybe his dad’s not up to it, his parking ain’t too good........
My dad isn't very computer literate, but I commend your contribution to the thread. Very helpful.

Seems like the consensus is my dad was in the wrong, which is what I was after (others views) but great to see the PH detectives all coming out.

Lastly I will say, the individual who reported it in my opinion is a tool for his parking. I don't think its great sticking out into the road so much at an angle on a daily basis. I don't know who they are, male or female etc. It was my opinion. End of.


The Mad Monk

11,467 posts

146 months

Wednesday 6th May 2020
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Sohaib-ijiiv said:
Seems like the consensus is my dad was in the wrong, which is what I was after (others views) but great to see the PH detectives all coming out.

Lastly I will say, the individual who reported it in my opinion is a tool for his parking. I don't think its great sticking out into the road so much at an angle on a daily basis. I don't know who they are, male or female etc. It was my opinion. End of.
You published on an internet forum. What response did you expect to get?



paintman

7,860 posts

219 months

Wednesday 6th May 2020
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Sohaib-ijiiv said:
REALIST123 said:
Maybe his dad’s not up to it, his parking ain’t too good........
My dad isn't very computer literate, but I commend your contribution to the thread. Very helpful.

Seems like the consensus is my dad was in the wrong, which is what I was after (others views) but great to see the PH detectives all coming out.

Lastly I will say, the individual who reported it in my opinion is a tool for his parking. I don't think its great sticking out into the road so much at an angle on a daily basis. I don't know who they are, male or female etc. It was my opinion. End of.
Two wrongs don't make a right.

You could always consider complaining about the obstruction to the pavement by the other car but starting a war over trivia often doesn't end well.