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We managed to pick up not one, but two Penalty Charge Notices on Tottenham Court Road on 5 December within 2 minutes of each other.

We were in London for a hospital appointment and then drove into the West End.  We normally drive home via the Euston Road but we had real problems on the way into London because of various road works so decided to use an alternative route home.  Unfortunately, that had roadworks too so we ended up on the Tottenham Court Road. 

We had no idea that restrictions have been in place for some time and didn't see any signs, but one is clearly visible in the video for the 14:58 PCN.  The 14:56 PCN sign is not as visible in the video.


First PCN at 14:56: 

GSV: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1XSxXUDuC5UA9r4K6



Second PCN at 14:58:

GSV:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/6g6VMTUffzGrfBX28


Do we have an argument here at all? 

If nothing else, can we argue for payment of one PCN rather than two?

Many thanks

Thank you. That will be worth a try if all else fails.

I'm hoping there aren't more in the pipeline as we travelled the length of Tottenham Court Road!  I could only see two on the Camden website.

Hi Hippocrates, thank you for your msg.

Back page to 1st PCN - Tottenham Court Road/Chenies Street at 14:56:

Back page to 2nd PCN - Tottenham Court Road/Howlands Street at 14:58:

There are 2 PCNs which have two sides, 4 pages in total. The reverse of both PCNs looks exactly the same to me but I've posted them both in case I've missed something.

Can you see all 4 pages, Hippocrates?

This should be the first PCN from Tottenham Court Road/Chenies Street:

Can you see all 4 pages now, Hippocrates?

I would pay the first and make reps on the second saying you've paid the first and would they kindly exercise discretion on the second owing to the close timing and difficulty in navigating the area to a hospital appointment.

That is unless Hippo has something.

The online taken without consent ground clearly limits to theft:

At the time the alleged contravention or failure took place the person who was in control of the vehicle was in control of the vehicle without the consent of the owner (please provide a copy of the police crime report or insurance claim).