Double yellow lines

[peaktorque]

Hi all,

I received a PCN today courtesy of Westminster council, which I am going to appeal against. But before I compose my letter to them I have a few queries regarding the legality of the supposed convention.

Firstly My vehicle was 'stopped' on double yellow lines (no kerb markings) for loading purposes, for a five minute period. (What is the definition of doubles in terms of unloading etc? I know singles are 20 mins observation time)

I am not convinced that the PCN is fully 'legal' for the following reasons:-

1. The road is closed to 'through' traffic due to water mains upgrade works
2. Due to the said road-works the double yellows are broken as a trench has been dug through them
3. Despite the fact that the yellow lines are painted onto the road there are no signs indicating their
true meaning (as I understand there should be clearly displayed signs on the road)
4. As the road is closed and I had 'stopped' (I don't want to use the term 'park' as I was loading) at the
point the works barrier started, at a period I couldn't have moved my Vehicle even if I had wanted to, as I
had been completely 'boxed in'
5. The PCN itself does not state a time difference between the 'sighting' and time of issue (as if to prove
that I was not loading)

I going to appeal this whatever as I am not happy about it, there is simply nowhere to load/unload in this area without enduring a 10 min walk!

Anything I can add to this appeal (legal speak etc) would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance

[peaktorque]

O.k thanks all!

Doesn't sound too promising on my part! Going to appeal anyway on the grounds of loading time!