Bolton Metropolitan • code 28

Code 28 PCN from Bolton Metropolitan: Parked in a special enforcement area on part of the carriageway raised to meet the level of a footway, cycle track or verge

Contravention code 28 is a parking contravention, enforced by civil enforcement officers. If you have received this PCN from Bolton Metropolitan, Parking Mate AI can check it for defects and prepare a challenge letter for Traffic Penalty Tribunal.

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Quick answer

Contravention code 28 means: Parked in a special enforcement area on part of the carriageway raised to meet the level of a footway, cycle track or verge. This is a parking contravention issued under the Civil Enforcement of Road Traffic Contraventions (General Provisions) Regulations 2022. Bolton Metropolitan enforces this via civil enforcement officers on the street.

What a Bolton Metropolitan code 28 PCN means for you

You have received a penalty charge notice from Bolton Metropolitan with contravention code 28. In plain English, this means the council considers that you parked in a special enforcement area on part of the carriageway raised to meet the level of a footway, cycle track or verge.

The legal basis for this PCN is the parking enforcement scheme, backed by a traffic regulation order (TRO or TMO) that Bolton Metropolitan must have properly made and signed. Without a valid order and compliant signage, the restriction is not enforceable.

To challenge this PCN, you can make formal representations to Bolton Metropolitan. If the council rejects your representations, you have the right to appeal to Traffic Penalty Tribunal. The adjudicator's decision is independent and binding on the council.

Defects checked on a Bolton Metropolitan code 28 PCN

C1

Wrong contravention code applied to the alleged offence

C2

No contravention actually occurred at the time stated

S2

Required signage is missing or not visible from the parking place

S5

Signs are obscured, damaged, or do not comply with the Traffic Signs Regulations

D3

Traffic regulation order (TRO) is defective or does not cover the location

D4

Traffic management order (TMO) does not match the restriction signed on street

F7

PCN does not contain all the information required by regulations

F8

PCN was not served within the statutory time limit

F9

Notice to owner was not issued within the required period

E1

No photographic evidence supporting the alleged contravention

Evidence to gather for a Bolton Metropolitan code 28 challenge

The PCN itself

Photos of signage at the location

Photos of road markings

Any payment receipts

Dashcam footage if available

FAQs

Bolton Metropolitan code 28 PCN FAQs

Common questions about contravention code 28 PCNs from Bolton Metropolitan and how to challenge them.

What does code 28 mean on a Bolton Metropolitan PCN?

Contravention code 28 on a Bolton Metropolitan PCN means: Parked in a special enforcement area on part of the carriageway raised to meet the level of a footway, cycle track or verge. This is a parking contravention enforced by civil enforcement officers within the Bolton Metropolitan area.

How do I challenge a Bolton Metropolitan code 28 penalty charge?

You can make formal representations to Bolton Metropolitan within 28 days of receiving the notice to owner. If Bolton Metropolitan rejects your representations, you have 28 days to appeal to Traffic Penalty Tribunal. Upload your PCN and Parking Mate AI identifies the grounds specific to code 28.

What are the common defences for code 28 in Bolton Metropolitan?

Common defences for a Bolton Metropolitan code 28 PCN include inadequate or missing signage, a defective traffic regulation order, failure to follow the observation procedure, incorrect contravention code, and procedural failures in serving the notice.

Can Bolton Metropolitan use the wrong contravention code instead of code 28?

Yes. If Bolton Metropolitan has issued your PCN with contravention code 28 but the code does not accurately describe what happened, this is a valid ground for challenge. The contravention code must match the restriction actually in force at the location and time stated.

How long do I have to respond to a Bolton Metropolitan code 28 PCN?

You typically have 28 days to pay at the discounted rate or make an informal challenge. After a notice to owner, you have 28 days for formal representations. If Bolton Metropolitan rejects those, you have 28 days to appeal to Traffic Penalty Tribunal. Check your code 28 PCN promptly.

What evidence do I need for a Bolton Metropolitan code 28 challenge?

For a Bolton Metropolitan code 28 challenge, gather the PCN itself, photos of signage and road markings at the location, any payment receipts, dashcam footage if available, and a written note of why you believe code 28 was incorrectly applied.

Is a Bolton Metropolitan code 28 PCN always correctly issued?

No. A Bolton Metropolitan code 28 PCN may be incorrectly issued for several reasons: the signage may not comply with regulations, the observation period may not have been followed correctly, the TRO may be defective, or the code may not match what actually happened.

What happens if I ignore a Bolton Metropolitan code 28 PCN?

Ignoring a Bolton Metropolitan code 28 PCN leads to escalation: notice to owner, then a charge certificate (increasing the penalty by 50%), then registration at the Traffic Enforcement Centre, and eventually bailiff enforcement. Responding early preserves the most options.

Does Bolton Metropolitan handle code 28 PCNs differently from other councils?

Each council has its own enforcement patterns and approach. Bolton Metropolitan has specific local factors, including local authority parking enforcement Parking Mate AI applies Bolton Metropolitan-specific checks when analysing your code 28 PCN.

How does Parking Mate AI help with a Bolton Metropolitan code 28 PCN?

Upload your Bolton Metropolitan code 28 PCN and Parking Mate AI reads the details automatically. It checks whether code 28 was correctly applied, whether the signage and procedure meet the required standards, and whether the notice was properly served. If defects are found, you receive a professional challenge letter for Traffic Penalty Tribunal.

Got a Bolton Metropolitan code 28 PCN? Check it before you pay

Upload your penalty charge notice for a free Parking Mate AI defect check. If grounds are found for your Bolton Metropolitan code 28 PCN, get a professional challenge letter for Traffic Penalty Tribunal.

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