Should I just pay up?

zoemk12

I live in an area with only street parking. This sometimes means there is nowhere to park. At the top of our road there is an abandoned building, it’s been like this for at least 16years (another story, could be parking, could be couple of much needed homes). I and many others often park on the hard standing outside this building, see pic. 

Please note: I parked on the white hard standing, I made sure I wasn’t obstructing the path (the ticket isn’t for obstruction), 

Last week I parked here and the next day I’d received a ticket for parking in a restricted area. I appealed this and the appeal had been declined. They’ve stated: 

You are not allowed to park on verges or footways if there is a yellow line on the adjacent carriageway. The restriction applies from the centre of the road to the highway boundary on the side of the road that the marking is on.

Please be advised that no signage is required where a double yellow line is in place marking the restriction. 

I have to admit I wasn’t aware this was the rule and now wonder if I should challenge further as it’s not clear where the boundary is or just pay it? 

Thoughts appreciated- thanks. 

flaneurs_lobster

Difficult to see how you could park on that standing without at least partially obstructing the pavement.

zoemk12

flaneurs_lobster said:

Difficult to see how you could park on that standing without at least partially obstructing the pavement.

Drove in from the other angle, straight on. This photo was the next day. Plus my ticket isn’t t for restriction. 

Gr1pr

I presume that a council issued the charge,  so I suggest that you post your query over on the FTLA parking forum website after reading their posting requirements first,  including naming the location,  council,  pictures of the charge etc ( they are more experienced in council tickets  )