25 – Parked in a loading place or bay during restricted hours without loading

Loading and unloading is considered a continuous activity, and this must be seen by the CEO otherwise a PCN maybe issued.

We may consider your challenge if you were loading or unloading heavy goods from a vehicle, and you were away from the vehicle for a period because:

• you had parked as close as you could to the delivery location
• the items you were delivering were either delicate, difficult to manoeuvre or extremely heavy

You will need to confirm:

• why there was no activity seen around the vehicle
• how long it took you to complete the task
• why the task took as long as it did
• what the items were.

Please be aware that you are not guaranteed to have your Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) cancelled as each case is judged on its merits.

A Blue Badge does not provide any exemption in a loading-only bay unless you are loading or unloading.

You are liable for the Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).