overnight lorry ban pcn

slimfastshady

Hi all wonder if anyone could shred some light on a pcn i have recived, i parked my truck in becton in the borough of newham, london last night for the night, this morning i had a pcn, i walked to the end of the road and looked for signs to say it was restricited and could not see any.I then walked back to my vehicle (approx 300 yards still no signs) past my vehicle and around 70 yards further down was a small sign on a lampost say was lorry weight limit(5 tonne mine is 44 tonne) between midnight and 7am continued to end of road (approx 200 yards)and no more signs is this enough signs for the length of the road or dosent it make a difference.Any help would be great on this issue! and hopefully save £50

Regards Guy

slimfastshady

would this apply

The statutory guidance issued to all local authorities by the department of transport in March 2008 states:-
Clause 2.12:

“The restrictions need to be made clear to motorists through appropriate and legal traffic signs and road markings.”

“A flawed or inadequately signed order may be unenforceable and can significantly damage both the aims of enforcement and the public perception of its management."

bryanb

LGV's have to have a designated parking place, as their operators licence specifies. When away from base it is usual to use designated parking areas.
Signs are not really appropriate, as operators are expected to know the rules.

peter_the_piper

PM regarding above sent.

slimfastshady

Regards to designated parking for lgvs it well know within transport that there is not enough secure parking is this country for all the vehicles to use this is total different subject all together and many many lorry drivers park on industrial estate and laybays as a result of this. And if the signage was correct I wouldn't have parked there