- Contravention code number
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25
- Contravention type
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On-street
- Description
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Parked in a loading place during restricted hours without loading
- Observation time period
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Yes – a minimum of 2 minutes and up to the maximum stay as stated on the time plate. The length of observation will depend on the size of the vehicle, with only large lorries receiving the maximum time, and smaller vehicles such as vans receiving 5 to 10 minutes. If loading / unloading is observed, CEOs can allow up to a maximum of 40 minutes for this to be completed.
- Circumstances when a PCN may be cancelled
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- 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
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Higher
