This alleged contravention, and a PCN is just that, a document which alleges a contravention which is unproven unless you accept it or an adjudicator confirms it, of being 'parked causing an obstruction' relates only to off street car parking and is a rarely seen allegation. Barnet Council, for example, haven't used it at all for years, if ever.
Given the rarity you would think there would be very good records of such an event but no, not a jot as to what was being obstructed.
The adjudicator correctly noted the absence of evidence of obstruction and that the Notice Board did not warn the motorist against it. What the adjudicator has not told us and will have checked was whether or not 'obstruction' is listed as a contravention in the Traffic Order. Probably not is Mr Mustard's guess.
In summary Newham Council issued an unjustified PCN, rejected one or two challenges by the motorist made directly do them and then fought the case at the tribunal all the while without a scintilla of evidence in support.
Mr Mustard calls that trying to cheat a motorist out of £130.
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