Originally Posted by
Colin'sReversibleHat
Unfortunately, controlled parking zones (areas where they just have signs on entrance and exit of the street) are more commonplace than you'd think, and don't require any additional signage/lines. There's quite a few of them within 10 mins of CCS, the side streets off Broad St being the most obvious examples.
If they've rejected your appeal, you're best to pay up before the fine increases, coz they certainly won't reduce it once it goes up!
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news and hope this helps.