Author Topic: Downs Road bus gate, Hackney - code 52m failing to comply with a prohibition on motor vehicles  (Read 31 times)

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Hello all

I received a PCN today from LB Hackney for accidentally driving through a bus gate. Scan is available to view here:

https://maipdf.com/file/d697246cbb7c1c@pdf

I was using the car to take our Christmas tree for recycling as Hackney no longer collect routinely from individual households - the drop-off point was in the park immediately adjacent to the bus gate. I hadn't driven this route before and spotted a helpful parking place just past the gate which probably distracted me from the signage.

Streetview link here - https://maps.app.goo.gl/k41skR5wbVKNfbcu7 - although not the road design has changed a bit since this was captured. Black planters have gone and the pavement has been extended to cover the white line hatching on LHS.

Not clear that I have any grounds for appealing the charge but would welcome any thoughts!

Cheers
« Last Edit: Yesterday at 03:56:46 pm by schmuel »

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The photo on the PCN does not show you passing a sign for your direction, only ones for the opposite direction, so submit reps on this point. However wait for others to comment because there may be a 'technical' appeal argument totally unrelated to the alleged contravention. These technical appeals are based on council mismanagement of the enforcement process and often win at London Tribunals. Be aware that whatever you submit, no matter how valid, the council will reject them, because they know that if they do, >95% of people then fold and cough-up. If you are to fight PCNs like this, (assuming your case looks OK),  you must be prepared to stand your ground and ignore the attraction of the discount.

Thanks for your reply Incandescent - I'll wait to see if anyone else has any comments before deciding whether or not to appeal.

You're right that the PCN doesn't show a sign in the direction I'm driving, but I can confirm that the signs are the same on the other side.