another - Merton, code 52J failing to comply with prohibition on certain types of vehicle, LTN Abbey Road JW High Path

From 1st May. We drove into the new (to us) zone before the penny dropped that it was not a through road anymore  ... so turned around and went back the way we came so DID comply with the instruction (eventually!)   


the council have rejected our appeal on the basis that signage was bad and they didnt respond to the "returned the way we came" point  .... we are now would appreciate some help to appeal to the independent adjudicator.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/32rupJeJcmzDr3zMA

https://imgpile.com/p/CiidOJp



PCN reference MT03212666
PCN Status PCN/NTO Sent
Vehicle Registration N14LAO
Contravention Date and Time 01/05/2026 10:10:57
Street LTN - ABBEY ROAD JW HIGH PATH
Contravention Code 52J
Contravention Description Failing To Comply With A Prohibition On Certain Types Of Vehicle
Contravention Charge £160.00



(not sure how this ticket got on  ... https://www.ftla.uk/civil-penalty-charge-notices-(councils-tfl-and-so-on)/merton-code-52j-failing-to-comply-with-prohibition-on-certain-types-of-vehicle-l/)

https://www.ftla.uk/civil-penalty-charge-notices-(councils-tfl-and-so-on)/merton-52j-failing-to-comply-with-a-prohibition-ltn-abbey-road-jw-high-path/msg121504/#msg121504

Need the whole PCN.

Website and PCN wording issues too.

https://www.ftla.uk/civil-penalty-charge-notices-(councils-tfl-and-so-on)/merton-52j-failing-to-comply-with-a-prohibition-ltn-abbey-road-jw-high-path/msg121504/#msg121504

Need the whole PCN.

Website and PCN wording issues too.

Thanks for checking in on this  .. appreciate the help  ... alas I am not sure where there original pcn has got to.  I have uploaded the rejection letter in full to the imgpile link above and will turn the office upside down looking again ....

tidied the office  ... eventually found the pcn ON THE WALL !!

Rather PCN on the wall rather you  off the wall. Where is it?

sorry should have confirmed but I added the details to the imgpile link  ->    https://imgpile.com/p/CiidOJp

given the time i used the draft you folks did on this other thread  - > https://www.ftla.uk/civil-penalty-charge-notices-(councils-tfl-and-so-on)/merton-52j-prohibition-on-certain-types-of-vehicle-ltn-abbey-road-jw-high-path/msg104502/#msg104502   (thanks for posting this stuff folks)

Ok for now. I have two live cases with them at present re this very location. I would also say something about the signage.

thanks will do

so I have a postal hearing on 8th Sep I was a bit late to appeal so I only used the text vehicle categories and regarding PCN validity around missing mandatory statutory information mentioned above  ...

 - I added on further evidence on the tribunal website (I added a charge certificate dated 12th august ( depsite appealing on the 10th !)  .... crossed in the post but flags merton are a bit slow

Not sure tho if I can upload any photos of the poor signage as I didnt refer to it in the tribunal only in my original appeal to the council

Forget postal hearing.I will PM you my details and assist directly.

ah ok thanks for the help  .... btw

this was the latest from the tribunal ...

Dear <driver>

-v-
London Borough of Merton

(The Enforcement Authority)

Vehicle Registration Number: xyz123

Penalty Charge Notice(s): MT03212666
Thank you for your appeal which was received on 10th August 2026.
Your case has been scheduled for a postal hearing and will enter the list for decision on 8th September 2026,
and will be considered by an adjudicator on or as soon as possible after that date. You will be notified of the
decision.
We have sent a copy of your appeal to the Enforcement Authority. The adjudicator will determine your case on
the basis of the information which both you and the Enforcement Authority send in. You must therefore ensure
that you have sent everything you wish the adjudicator to consider. The adjudicator cannot contact witnesses
on your behalf. If you wish the adjudicator to consider witness statements you must obtain these yourself and
send them to us.
If you wish to add any further evidence to that submitted with your Notice of Appeal, and you have been
issued a verification code by the Enforcement Authority, please upload your evidence via the appellant portal
on our website. If you do not have a verification code, please send evidence to the address at the top of this
letter. All evidence should be received by us no later than 3rd September 2026. Please quote your Case
Reference in all correspondence.
You should receive a copy of the Enforcement Authority’s evidence directly from them at least three days
before the date the case comes into the list. You may also view the evidence online via our appellant portal
using a verification code.

hurrah  - thanks for the help here  ... the posts above helped with a tribunal request ..... as soon as merton noted we were going to tribunal they folded and didnt even bother to contest.

Well done.

Well done.

Me too !! Councils folding is a rare event.