>> How did you find the sign that said you could park without finding the sign
>> that said you couldn't? Or did you just assume it was ok without checking?
As explained in first post:
Round the block to west side and back in Camden we found a row of spaces with expected sign at one end setting out the charges for parking Mon-Sat so free on Sundays. Two spaces at far end so we nipped in, unfolded the Bromptons, and rode off.
Appeared to be a continuous run of bays, mostly occupied so the fact that there were two sets was not evident. I didn't actually see the sign more or less directly above my car.
Others nearby bays had residents, motorbike etc restrictions stencilled on the road.
The Council has (IMHO) failed to comply with its obligation under The Local Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England & Wales) Regulations 1996 (SI 1996 No.2489) to clearly mark the restriction. Although the layout of the bays has changed since Mr Johal's case the Council has not remedied the criticism made by the reviewing Adjudicator - see final paragraph of the pdf I linked.
At end of day I'm not blind to my own failure to check more carefully but I think I'm in with a shout of success. I'm not on a self righteous crusade, if I lose I lose.
A day out to my old stomping ground around Chancery Lane is quite appealing. I'm also interested, from a professional point of view, in how the adjudication process works for a punter.
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