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Contravention 31J - Piccadilly Junction with Berkeley Street.
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Hi all,
I’ve received a PCN for Contravention 31J (box junction) at Piccadilly / Berkeley Street. I was turning left in heavy traffic. My understanding up to now has always been that when turning left or right, it’s acceptable to pause briefly in a box junction if traffic ahead slows, as long as you’re not blocking cross traffic.

In this case, I entered the box while turning left, traffic then didn’t move and I was stopped for about 7 seconds, with part of my car in the box because there was nowhere else to stop. The CCTV shows I was turning and didn’t obstruct other vehicles.

I’m now learning that enforcement may be stricter than I thought, so I’d appreciate any advice on whether my understanding was wrong and whether there are any realistic grounds to challenge, or if paying at the discount is the sensible option.

@Hippocrates
Thanks in advance.

Tod
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Re: Contravention 31J - Piccadilly Junction with Berkeley Street.
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Your understanding is wrong, unfortunately. The only time you can stop in a YBJ is if you enter to turn right, and cannot complete the turn because of oncoming traffic.
Their video shows a clear contravention, but the camera is 'on-high'. Please post a GSV link to the exact location. You have an appeal argument if buildings prevent you from seeing to the left of the YBJ.
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Hi, thanks for your reply.
Here is the exact location link to the junction so you can check it on GSV:

📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/BTvM4w87vm5aVnuE6
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