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moparopkop

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Got my first parking ticket earlier
Have parked here loads of times not this exact spot on high street bangor.....

Ticket says

46F
Parked on a footway adjacent to a clear way which is not permitted at any time...

Am I in the wrong here?
 

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Doesn’t look like it, I’ve parked along there many a time as well with no issues. I’ve never seen any signage along high street to state otherwise, especially regarding a “clear way”. All spaces are no return within the hour unless they’re disabled or loading only, which you aren’t in. I’d dispute with the attached pictures. Parking officers were out in force today, seen 3 around the town in the space of a few minutes!
 

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1 minute according to the paperwork
Few other shots the warden took
 

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Challenge the ticket on the basis that it’s the wrong parking offence code. The wardens own photos should be proof enough of the incorrect offence. But do it as soon as possible
Presumably within the box....is there a limit as to how far you can be away from the kerb ?

Nope, providing he is with it the marked parking bay, which he is.
 

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Good man! Keep us posted on the outcome, though I expect nothing less than it being quashed

It comes up case closed when I put the reference and reg in...so I presume that's it never had one before to challenge
 

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It comes up case closed when I put the reference and reg in...so I presume that's it never had one before to challenge
Excellent! I can honestly say that in my two years doing the job, I never issued a 46F. I can’t say with any real certainty, but I don’t believe it’s an offence code that is applicable to Northern Ireland?

I imagine that’s possibly why it was judged as case closed so quickly.
And was whoever issued it reprimanded ?
The Warden will only get reprimanded if it’s a repeat or common mistake he/she/they have made.

They’ll certainly be made aware of the error once the monthly report gets back to the Base Commander. Though it’s unlikely the “customer” will ever find out unless they file a complaint against the warden.
 
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