Lewisham, 53j, entering a pedestrian zone, Hazelbank Road junction with Ardgowan Road

Hi, I would appreciate some advice on whether or not a challenge is likely to be successful.  Many thanks

Approached the restricted zone and mistakenly read the time as my ETA at destination on Waze.  I then realised my mistake and noticed the time was 9:12.  Restrictions end at 9:15. 

At the moment that I realised, I passed the sign and entered the zone.  Aware of my error, I immediately turned around and exited the zone.

The video shows the start of the turn in the road but not the end of it:

Location:

Date of alleged contravention 8/6/26
Date of notice 11/6/26
Notice was received on 20/6/26

Hippocrates may come up with a 'technical' appeal that has no relation to the actual contravention, which the video shows clearly.

You could submit reps on the basis of 'De Minimis' (non curat lex), but 3 minutes may not win it. Turning round and exiting won't persuade the council to cancel the PCN, they want your money, nothing else counts with them.

If you go to London Tribunals, the full PCN penalty will be in play. For a de minimis appeal, a lot depends on the adjudicator you get 'on the day'. Sorry not to be more cheerful, but when you know that London Councils and TfL between them get around £650 million from PCN penalties each year, you can see they are never unbiased when considering representations.

All PCN please plus check their website. Payment by post missing.

All PCN please plus check their website. Payment by post missing.

Pages 2-4 now attached.  Appreciate you taking a look.