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Figures released by the Freight Transport Association show that 72% of\u00a0parking ticket appeals in London are successful. In other words, 72% of tickets issued to FTA members are issued incorrectly.<\/p>\nFigures released by the Freight Transport Association show that 72% of\u00a0parking ticket appeals in London are successful. In other words, 72% of tickets issued to FTA members are issued incorrectly.<\/p>\n
The FTA provides a PCN (Penalty Charge Notice) Administration Service, which helps\u00a0FTA members (including many van operators) to\u00a0administrate and if necessary appeal their PCNs.<\/p>\n
According to the FCA, the\u00a0most common reason for a PCN is ‘stopping where prohibited’. This typically means stopping on a red route or on single or double yellow lines to deliver to a high street business. Almost 36% of tickets included in the survey were issued for this reason, which a further 33% handed out for parking or loading where\u00a0restrictions are in force.<\/p>\n
However, Natalie Chapman, FTA’s Head of Policy for London, says that many of these tickets are issued incorrectly:<\/p>\n
\u201cLoading and unloading is an exemption to restricted street regulations \u2013 it\u2019s allowed on single or double yellow lines for a maximum of 40 minutes. Often PCNs are issued incorrectly because the enforcement officer needs more training and doesn\u2019t realise what\u2019s permitted.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur PCN Administration Service can advise members when tickets have been issued incorrectly and should be challenged.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The survey was based on\u00a0data provided by fifteen companies covering about 32,633 parking fines they had received over a 12-month period.<\/p>\n
PCN’s are a daily occurence for many companies delivering into London and other cities. However, drivers of hired vans delivering on business in the capital should take note — the hire company will forward the penalty notice on to the company or individual who hired the van, but it could be worth taking a closer look at the circumstances of the\u00a0parking ticket to check that it is valid.<\/p>\n
FTA members can of course use the\u00a0association’s PCN Administration Service.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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