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This case clarifies that a motorist is expected to be aware of the prohibition against parking adjacent to a dropped footway (which applies at all times), even without the presence of signs or road markings. The dropped footway prohibition also applies when the carriageway has been raised to meet the footway.

Also made clear is that the discount period for payment of a parking PCN applies for 14 days, though the council has a discretion to extend the discount period.

This case highlights and clarifies a number of issues:

• Signs and lines must adequately advise the motorist of the restriction, but do not need to be in pristine condition. Substantial compliance with the regulations is sufficient, but signs must not mislead or fail to inform.
• There is no requirement on the civil enforcement officer to record the model of the vehicle.
• The blue badge concession does not apply when waiting restrictions are in force. When no waiting restrictions are in force, the clock must be set to the time of arrival and three hours parking time is permitted.
• There is no right to an observation period or period of grace.
• The 50% discount is offered to the penalty charge notice only – any further discount is at the council’s discretion.
• The authority has a period of six months to serve the Notice to Owner.

This case clarifies that there is no requirement for a sign to be attached to the marked loading bay where restrictions are in force at all times.

This case clarifies that a motorist seeking to use car park facilities is obliged to consider the conditions of use sign before leaving the car park. The obligation is on the motorist to look for the sign, even if they have not driven or parked close to it.

This case clarifies that the obligation on the motorist to be alert to signs and restrictions relating to a Clean Air Zone remains, even when relying on a satellite navigation system (“Sat Nav”).