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Hi all,

I’d really appreciate your help regarding a PCN I’ve received from Croydon Council:

    PCN Number: CR22663922

    Date of Notice: 16/06/2025

    Date of Alleged Contravention: 08/06/2025 at 13:15

    Location: Derby Road junction with Clarendon Road, Croydon

    Contravention: 52J – Failing to comply with a prohibition on certain types of vehicles

    Vehicle Use: Private vehicle, personal use only

    First time driving in this area — completely unfamiliar with local layout

I’ve read the previous thread on this location https://www.ftla.uk/civil-penalty-charge-notices-(councils-tfl-and-so-on)/52j-derby-rd-junction-clarendon-road-(croydon)/ — seems signage has changed over time.

I’m unsure if:

    The signage at the time of my contravention was clear enough

    There’s still an argument to be made re: the PCN failing to specify the type of vehicle prohibited, as mentioned in other cases

I haven’t yet challenged it, but would like to know if there’s any solid ground to appeal based on:

    Unclear signage / recent changes

    Defective PCN wording (re: vehicle type)

    Anything else from those previous appeal cases



I’m also trying to download the video footage but the view my PCN website doesnt allow for downloads. If this is required please let me know of a way in which I can provide it.

Would be very grateful for any advice — thanks in advance!

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You haven't posted the PCN.

The signage from that direction seems to appear part way down a road and not at a junction. That is not unusual but we'd expect advance signs.