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Parking fine for driving along Putney Embankment

Received a PCN 52 : Failing to comply with a prohibition on certain types of vehicles. Embankment Jct Glendarvon street.I drove my car to walk the dog, passed the sign that say access only. I have an A1 permit and parked in an A1 bay after I had driven past the sign.I was fined by an Wandsworth council car on 25 Oct at 9.43.This is very sneaky.  Should I contest or pay up....What is the legal definition of "Access only" ?? I live in Putney and have parking rights in the area.  Any advice welcome

James Hole ● 2568d3 Comments

James, I really don't understand this.  I have driven up and down the Embankment for years (not often) but we all live close by I think, so what does access mean?  Visiting a friend?

Bunny Payne ● 2568d

Surely you parked and did not just drive thru. Doesn't that count for access?What you do once you park is your business and not WBC.If it said residents only that would be another matter!

Ed Robinson ● 2568d

I have appealed on the basis that the sign is vague. As you say is visiting a friend a right of access or parking in a bay that you have paid a permit for? There are no cameras as they quit secretly position s car beside the boathouse

James Hole ● 2568d