Hi all,
A vehicle belonging to the registered keeper has received a PCN from Newham Council for contravention 52m – “Failing to comply with a prohibition on motor vehicles” at Chobham Rd / Leytonstone Rd E15.
PCN date: 29/08/2025
Contravention date: 20/08/2025
Location: Chobham Rd E15 (westbound)
Amount: £160 (£80 if paid in 14 days)
The council’s video evidence shows the vehicle driving through the restriction (between two planters where the “No motor vehicles” signs are mounted). However, the footage does not show the approach to the junction.
On checking the approach via Google Street View, there appear to be no advance warning signs. The only restriction signs are mounted on the planters themselves, visible only at the point of the turn and arguably too close to the junction to allow any driver to make an aborting or course-changing manoeuvre once committed.
Questions for advice:
Does the absence of advance warning signage provide strong grounds for appeal in cases like this?
Should the keeper submit an informal challenge now (before the 14-day discount expires) or hold off?
Is there anything in the PCN wording that should be checked for errors?
PCN scans
Images taken from PCN evidence
Video from PCN (expires in 2 days)
Street View links
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Street View screenshots (no advance signage)
[url]https://iili.io/KKFQRYQ.jpg[/img]
Thanks in advance for any support.
