Suspension of Parking fine - car parked there before signs went up

Midge2024

My car is usually parked on road outside the block of flats I live in. I dont pass the care as I walk to/from work and often dont use it a week or more.  On 24 Jan signage went up to say road works would be taking place and cars needed to be moved. I didnt see the notices as didnt use my car or see the notices .  On 3 Feb I went on holiday for 2 weeks, whilst I was off road works took place so my car was lifted and moved to another road. I received a parking ticket for period my car was parked in my usual spot but parking had been suspended (before they moved it). I objected to the fine, explaining to the council that I was abroad from 3 Feb. They have come back to say the notices went up on 24th Jan so the fine is still in place. If I go back to explain to the council that I didnt see the notices for that previous week as I hadnt used car/passed signage and there were no signs when I parked my car there,  will I still be liable?  Do they have to provide photo evidence that the car was not parked there when the signage went up or is there a responsibility to check your car every X period to ensure no changes to road regulations?

Coupon-mad

You just wait for the NTO and appeal stating the above again.

Midge2024

I have already received one NtO to say they have not accepted my case (I didnt know when the notices went up so only referred to date I was abroad from in my representation). As I am appealing their response, if it is refused I will have to pay the higher charge so I was wondering if there was any details/facts to highlight to reduce the risk or anyone had information that gave assurance that the penalty would have to be overturned. 

Coupon-mad

I'm not seeing grounds to appeal as you haven't explained any to us, or to the authority.  If you've had the NTO by post then my advice remains: Pay it.