How can I fight an unjust parking ticket?

Does 10 seconds taken to allow some to alight from a car constitute 'parking'?I have recently received a PCN which clearly shows on video the whole time taken. Is there a higher body that oversees local authorities and their actions?

Asked on 27 September 2014 by JED1944

Answered by Honest John

Yes, the Traffic Penalty Tribunal.

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