Code 25 Loading Higher Active

Contravention code 25: Loading place without loading

Parked in a loading place or bay during restricted hours without loading

Code facts

Jurisdiction
London, England outside London, Wales
Location
On-street
Enforcement
Civil Enforcement Officer
Last reviewed
2026-08-03

Plain-English explanation

The authority is alleging that the vehicle was stopped or parked in a loading context without the loading activity required by the restriction. Timed evidence and delivery records may matter.

This guide provides general information about civil traffic contraventions. It is not a substitute for advice based on the facts and documents in an individual case.

Suffix decoder

Verified suffixes for this code: N: Red route2: Goods vehicle loading bay

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What the issuing authority is alleging

  • The vehicle, location, date and time alleged on the PCN
  • That the relevant restriction was in force at that location
  • That the evidence supports the contravention described by the code
  • That loading or unloading was not taking place as required by the restriction

Evidence to review

  • All pages of the PCN and any later notice
  • Date, time, location and vehicle-registration details
  • Council photographs or video stills
  • Relevant signs, road markings and bay or zone layout
  • Delivery notes, job sheets or loading logs
  • Timed photos showing goods or activity
  • CEO notes or CCTV showing the observation period

Points requiring investigation

  • Check whether the PCN description matches the code and any suffix actually printed on the notice.
  • Review whether the signs, lines or scheme terms at the location support the alleged restriction.
  • Check whether the authority evidence covers the full period or manoeuvre that matters for this code.
  • Evidence may be relevant where loading was continuous, necessary and connected to goods rather than convenience.

Common misunderstandings

  • A suffix is contextual and does not always mean the same thing for every base code.
  • A short stop can still be alleged if the restriction prohibits stopping rather than parking.
  • A belief that the restriction was unfair is different from evidence that the alleged contravention did not occur.

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