I received a 'Penalty Charge Notice' issued on 26 June 2012 from Bristol City Council. I reside in Sheffield and have not been to Bristol for years. On the day in question I attended an appointment here in Sheffield, and played sport. According to Parking Services their photo shows my car registration number, which of course is how I was identified as the owner of the vehicle. My representations have been rejected by Bristol City Council, and I must either pay the penalty charge of £50 or appeal to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal for my case to be heard by an independent adjudicator.

Interestingly, and pertinently, some few weeks before the 26th June last, I advertised my car for sale in Autotrader. My advert included a photograph of the car clearly showing the registration number. Have you come across a similar situation previously?