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Parking Contravention 26

I received a PCN stating I parked more than 50cms away from the edge of the carriageway.

I agree to that but they have mentioned the wrong location on the PCN.

I was in a competely different place at that time.

The pictures shown are of a different address.

Could you advise me if I could challenge this contravention and what are the chances of me winning it and the PCN getting cancelled.

Thank you.

Barry.
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  • Stroma
    Stroma Posts: 7,971 Forumite
    Uniform Washer
    It sounds like a council ticket, but can you confirm this please as the advice depends on your answer
    When posting a parking issue on MSE do not reveal any information that may enable PPCs to identify you. They DO monitor the forum.
    We don't need the following to help you.
    Name, Address, PCN Number, Exact Date Of Incident, Date On Invoice, Reg Number, Vehicle Picture, The Time You Entered & Left Car Park, Or The Amount of Time You Overstayed.
    :beer: Anti Enforcement Hobbyist Member :beer:
  • gateway_2
    gateway_2 Posts: 14 Forumite
    Yes it is from Harrow Council.
  • gateway_2
    gateway_2 Posts: 14 Forumite
    Please Advise.
  • Hovite_2
    Hovite_2 Posts: 749 Forumite
    You should go to pepipoo.com as they're the experts in council tickets.
  • Computersaysno
    Computersaysno Posts: 1,243 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    pepi is the place to get definitive answer...but I think you'll be in the clear.
  • gateway_2
    gateway_2 Posts: 14 Forumite
    Thank you.

    Just wondered if they could issue me with a new PCN with the correct location once they cancel this one.
  • Stroma
    Stroma Posts: 7,971 Forumite
    Uniform Washer
    Wrong location is normally fatal to council PCNs , which means it will probably be cancelled. They cannot reissue the PCN unlike scamming private parking companies. Post it up on pepipoo.com and they will confirm that.
    When posting a parking issue on MSE do not reveal any information that may enable PPCs to identify you. They DO monitor the forum.
    We don't need the following to help you.
    Name, Address, PCN Number, Exact Date Of Incident, Date On Invoice, Reg Number, Vehicle Picture, The Time You Entered & Left Car Park, Or The Amount of Time You Overstayed.
    :beer: Anti Enforcement Hobbyist Member :beer:
  • Tilt
    Tilt Posts: 3,599 Forumite
    If the location on the PCN is wrong, then the contravention did not occur. The OP needs to establish 100% that in fact the location is incorrect and appeal accordingly.
    PLEASE NOTE
    My advice should be used as guidance only. You should always obtain face to face professional advice before taking any action.
  • Tilt
    Tilt Posts: 3,599 Forumite
    gateway wrote: »
    Thank you.

    Just wondered if they could issue me with a new PCN with the correct location once they cancel this one.

    No they cannot.
    PLEASE NOTE
    My advice should be used as guidance only. You should always obtain face to face professional advice before taking any action.
  • gateway_2
    gateway_2 Posts: 14 Forumite
    Thanks a lot.

    I have challenged the same stating that the contravention did not occur.

    Will update once I get the outcome.
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