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Hi, I have received a PCN dated 16th of January 2026 for a journey made RMV Sawley Rd Westbnd nr Jet Bloemfontein Rd (va). The contravention is 52M Failing to comply with a prohibition on certain types of vehicles(Motor Vehicles). The alleged contravention was detected by a Camera/Operator known as VA 147 and is supported by recorded video evidence. It was 22.25 at night and I've been using this route many times and the signage was unclear or inadequately so there's been a recent change to the regulation.

The Link to the fine: https://file.kiwi/7f8fea92#zXDWUnp0blSDQnhF3bWU7A

Could anyone please kindly suggests how do I avoid paying the PCN. Any reply will be highly appreciated.

Looking at the photo I must have turned right. It was late at night and I genuinely didn’t see any clear or obvious sign saying I couldn’t go right. I’m not from that area, although I’ve driven through that road many times before, so I was really shocked to receive a PCN letter.

Does anyone know if first-time contraventions are ever cancelled, especially if the restriction looks very new?