Brent - 49J Parked wholly or partly on a cycle track CCTV enf. Walm Lane NW2

The CCTV was installed apparently 2 weeks ago and they are catching all unaware motorists as the cycle lane is new. Furthermore the blue sign is partially covered by a tree so not exactly obvious. Is there any chance i can contest it?

We have another case here - I had a look at Maps and there is another sign further back I think, and the camera angle here is through the tree but the view from street level is probably OK.

And the video won't endear you to an adjudicator as a cyclist goes by...

Why did you stop there?

Also you have another one here incoming from Monday...

https://www.ftla.uk/civil-penalty-charge-notices-(councils-tfl-and-so-on)/cycle-lane-pcn-brent

Stopped to enter a shop. Was parked for probably 3 minutes with my son in the car.

Yes I now of the other one. But I didn’t even stop, did not walk away from the car, engine on. I reversed onto a residents bay so I have already contested that. No idea how they can even issue the ticket.

Stopped to enter a shop. Was parked for probably 3 minutes with my son in the car.

Yes I now of the other one. But I didn’t even stop, did not walk away from the car, engine on. I reversed onto a residents bay so I have already contested that. No idea how they can even issue the ticket.

Because they want your money.  Never, ever, think there is any morality and benevolence in London councils; there isn't !

I have gone back to the site for a picture street level. the sign is indeed partially covered. The problem is that it is a new cycle lane, with the camera installed 2 weeks ago, no notice at all so everyone is getting caught by this new situation

Morning. I can see from another case that the wording on the PCN is inocrrect, only referring to 'cycle track' and not with 'or lane'. Is this enough to suede an adjudicator together with partially obstructed view of the sign?

My view is No.
Adjudicators love to use the words "substantial compliance", and just missing those two words is unlikely to be considered a serious error. plus you parked over a clear white line, so should have looked for a sign. However, you have the legal right to appeal the matter at London Tribunals. If you win, you pay nothing. If you lose, you pay the full PCN penalty, but that is all, there are no other costs.

Thank you. I appreciate the response. I can see it would be a difficult one to fight. I shall pay it.