Unloading on double reds

cheechm · 22 May 2012 at 00:54

So I have come across a very unfortunate situation where I'm going to have to break the law to unload from my car onto a boat at Lambeth Pier. I have been advised by the owners of the boat to drive up on the pavement

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=lambe...vqzRwCWz2gysPW5zKBcXhQ&cbp=12,321.16,,0,16.72

What should I expect? It'll take me all of about 10 minutes. I know I'm looking at a £65 fine, but there isn't anything else I should be worrying about is there? Is it a criminal offence?

tigerstyle · 22 May 2012 at 04:52

pavement+hazards+clipboard+hi vis jacket

Then just apologise profusely to anyone that comes along asking questions.

tigerstyle · 22 May 2012 at 04:58

hmmmm double post

therealnerd2 · 22 May 2012 at 05:45

Contact the council and ask?

Clown · 22 May 2012 at 07:28

Park over the road and use a trolley?

Beans on toast Dave · 22 May 2012 at 07:40

stick it on the pavement with a note on the screen
that road looks quite busy i would not like to leave my car on there
i would hope IF you do see a traffic warden they see sense

cheechm · 22 May 2012 at 07:45

Given recommendations, there will be someone remaining with the car at all times just in case.

Council were completely unhelpful, but they don't deal with red routes anyway, that's TFL.

The pavement is my only option. Hopefully it'll be alright for 10 mins.

alexthecheese · 22 May 2012 at 08:06

Beware of CCTV, my Dad got a fine not long ago for dodgy parking and it came with evidence from their CCTV cameras.

rG-tom · 22 May 2012 at 08:44

is the £30 non-enforceable fine only for the front number plate being missing? curveball suggestion if it is for both plates, take both plates off, park, unload, drive off, refit plates.....risk = £30 fine?

.....Dont blame me if this goes horribly wrong

cheechm · 22 May 2012 at 08:48

I'm expecting the fine, but I just want to make sure it isn't like a criminal offence.

Ricochet J · 22 May 2012 at 08:58

cheechm said:
I'm expecting the fine, but I just want to make sure it isn't like a criminal offence.

Surely just park in the church car park literally opposite where you want to park? Then trolley the goods to the pier?

It will save a lot of faff.

bledd · 22 May 2012 at 09:03

Double red? What sorcery is this..

cheechm · 22 May 2012 at 09:24

Ricochet J said:
Surely just park in the church car park literally opposite where you want to park? Then trolley the goods to the pier?

It will save a lot of faff.

At the archbishop of catebury's?

Janesy B · 22 May 2012 at 10:13

bledd. said:
Double red? What sorcery is this..

Have you never seen a red route before?

bledd · 22 May 2012 at 10:16

Honestly don't think that I have :confused:

Burnsy2023 · 22 May 2012 at 14:25

bledd. said:
Honestly don't think that I have

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/roadusers/redroutes/949.aspx

It's not a criminal offence, but it is a £130 fine.

tigerstyle · 22 May 2012 at 14:47

http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=U...d=0qM16CDRZySNmdghzhxsvg&cbp=12,47.84,,0,0.53

thats just around the corner, 1 minute walk.
Storm, tea cup.

Conanius · 22 May 2012 at 18:06

Before I worked in London I'd never seen a red route before either.

Short version, no stopping at any time (even taxi's etc).

It's just a fine, no points iirc. Get fined? Bill who your stopping with if it is for business

Windle · 22 May 2012 at 18:10

Yeah only emergency services and utility workers (thames water etc) can park on them afaik. They also have them in Birmingham.

Raymond Lin · 22 May 2012 at 18:12

Just do it at 6am, who is going to be up?