Contravention Code Number - 01 - Parking contraventions

Contravention code number

01

1

Contravention type

On-street

Description

Parked in a restricted street during prescribed hours (parked on single/double yellow lines when restrictions are in force)

Observation time period

Yes - Minimum observation times for enforcement are currently; cars 3 minutes, commercial vehicles 10 minutes. If loading/unloading is observed then additional observation time can be given. If no loading/unloading is observed at the the end of the minimum observation time then a PCN can be issued.

Circumstances when a PCN may be cancelled
  • Blue Badge holders - no badge and/or clock displayed, or fallen down, or upside down, or obscured, may be cancelled on a first occasion if proof of possession of a valid Blue Badge is provided
  • loading / unloading - proof provided must satisfy that active loading/ unloading was taking place
  • broken down vehicle - proof provided must satisfy that vehicle could not be moved by circumstances beyond the drivers control
  • vehicle stolen - proof provided must satisfy that vehicle was taken without the owner's consent
PCN level

Higher

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