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I've sent an email to Parking Services to request that the PCN is revoked as their own website referred to first time contraventions leading to a warning notice and that's clearly what they did for other motorists.
Well done Please to post up their letter to help others.
I understand this to be due to breaching the recently introduced LTN on Rivercourt Road. As someone who does not live locally and does not visit the area frequently I was not aware of the introduction of this and it was my first time driving on this road. On further research, I understand that drivers using the road earlier on in its implementation, only a few weeks before I visited, were issued a warning instead of a PCN to make them aware of the change, but as a visitor this would not have included myself.I would like to make the following observations regarding the restriction and its corresponding signage:- Approaching from the A4 westbound (meant to say from the west, oops), there was no previous signage regarding the LTN to inform of the upcoming restriction on Rivercourt Road. There is only one sign on the turn into the road notifying drivers of the restriction. Due to the nature of exiting a dual carriageway to a side road and therefore faster traffic approaching from behind as I turned in, my focus was on the road and turning safely as I entered Rivercourt Road. Due to the height and location of the sign I expect it was only briefly in view, and did not notice it on approach. This is why I believe it would be effective to have earlier warning on the A4 when there are not as many fast changing factors that can make it easy to not register the sign, particularly considering that it is one of multiple restriction signs on entry to the road, despite this particular sign having relevance to the most people.- Had I noticed the sign indicating the restriction, I would not have been comfortable using the area described as a turning bay to exit back to the A4. I do not believe that the area is sufficiently large, given the turning circle of my car, to turn the car around safely and quickly. It would also present a safety hazard for any following cars that wished to turn into Rivercourt Road as I would be blocking the entry as I performed the manoeuvre leaving them stationary and exposed to the moving traffic on the A4 for longer than necessary. This therefore would only leave the option of reversing back on to the A4, however as seen in the video attached to the PCN, there is continuous, fast, traffic on the road and as a result would be unsafe, not to mention in breach of Rule 201 of the UK Highway Code.Considering the above circumstances, I kindly request that the PCN be reviewed and the matter closed. I will ensure to use alternative routes when travelling in the area in future.
