Free Traffic Legal Advice

Hello there,

I would like some assistance, please. I received a pcn through the post on October 16th. TBH, I totally forgot about it until this evening, when it dawned on me.

The ticket I received states that I received a 53J failing to comply with the restriction on vehicles entering a pedestrian zone (camera enforcement).
Firstly, yes, I was the driver
This is not my local area; however, I was making my way to a school for some training that morning. I remember turning into the road from the left; however, it wasn't until I had turned into the road and past the sign that I realised I had driven past something that required further context. Honestly, the sign was not visible from the direction that I was approaching.

Is there any way I can appeal on grounds that the sign is only visible to vehicles approaching from head-on but not visible to drivers approaching from the left?

I have uploaded images, the video and pnc images.

I went to the location last Wednesday to see if there were any alerts on the approach to Keppel Road via Wood Lane (main road/my entry Wood lane), but there were no warnings until you got to the entry of Kepple Road and by that time its too late.

The link below is recent.

Thank you

https://maps.app.goo.gl/M3HTux1g3h4nUSLN7

[ Guests cannot view attachments ]

I think the OP is tryung to show the view as one approaches the left turn. This view is better, as it shows the trees in full leaf, as would have been the case when the turn in was made during the restriction times.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FbtqEU4u4cTaNqcAA
Here are the signs
https://maps.app.goo.gl/k22r8hT7JGjancvUA
Clearly, without any advance sign for a person approaching from the left, the signs could not possibly be seen until the turn starts. Does a motorist then stop dead and invite an accident ? I don't think so.

Totally agree re signage points.  B nd D hardly ever turn up at the Tribunal anyway and/or adduce evidence if I am correct.

Whilst it is possible to ask for an in-person adjudication, I believe London Tribunals are now doing telephone hearings. What is not recommended is to ask for a papers-based hearing only.  These rarely go well for appellants, because the adjudicator can seek no clarifications on the appeal document, nor can the appellant ask any questions.

Good morning, 

I'm sending this email a bit late in the day, but I received communication from LBBD last week.  They deny my appeal but have offered a 50% discount for 14 days from the date (31/12/23) of the letter.  If I do not comply, it goes to £130 until the end of 28 days.  I also have the right to appeal through the courts.

I want to go down the appeal route, but I wanted to know if I have to turn up in person?

If you are representing yourself, I would advise attending in person.  If one of us is acting on your behalf, you can attend on the phone.

Thank you @John U.K. @Hippocrates  Representing myself would not be the best; the legalities are also not my forte.  I work as a trainee teacher during the day, so showing up in person would not be the best option for me.

I would not mind representation, but how would that work?

I have the paper work too

PM sent just now.