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Hi everyone,

Thanks for taking the time to read this and offering your support.

I was wondering if I could seek your expert help. I yesterday received a PCN with an alleged traffic contravention of 32JD.

The PCN states:

‘The council of the London Borough of Ealing believes that a penalty charge is payable with respect to the vehicle registration mark……for the alleged traffic contravention of 32JD - failing to proceed in the direction shown by the arrow on the blue sign (proceeding in the wrong direction) in Greenford Road/The Broadway Ruislip Road Greeenford (906) on the 12/9/23 at 18.48’


Below is the video from the council relating to the PCN which also has a link to images.

https://viewmypcn.co.uk/default.aspx?r=59c2...cb635d0704aa7f4


I read somewhere else in the forum on PepiPoo, that a successful appeal was permitted when stating that the motorist was:

‘…plainly waiting for the opportunity to move into the correct lane in order to drive straight ahead‘

Am I correct?

Is a driver not allowed to change lanes anymore?!!!

No representation has been sent as of yet by myself. I was looking for your advice before sending one in a bid to try and make a successful representation.

I await your response with great anticipation, and thank you for taking the time to help.

Your advice, help and support is greatly appreciated.

Thank you

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Thanks John,

The reg number and PCN are on the image. I’ll try and get the video uploaded if I can otherwise the link to the video above should work I would hope, but I’ll see what I can do to make it easier to view for everyone

It does feel like it was this location heading Southbound along the Greenford road:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/GC1qTMbkQ33exYAaA

Saves having to wade through the adverts!









I fear videos are bejond my pay-grade, but someone will sort it for you.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/WQKFUcpfKqn5vM8S8
Am I right in thinking your were in the r-h right-turn only lane but went straight on?

The other reason I am keen to overturn the penalty charge notice issued by Ealing council is down to my experience of receiving a penalty charge notice from them in the past. In that instance, I accidentally turned right on a ‘no right turn’ road as the sign indicating no right turn was not clearly visible and was covered in moss, and the road markings were obstructed by a van, parked over them, stationed there on a double yellow line.

I paid the fine as I was afraid that I would no longer be eligible for the discount if I submitted an appeal. The council responded by saying ‘something’ along the lines of that they took on board the mitigating circumstances, but given that the fine had been paid that the matter was now closed.

I was fuming! I couldn’t believe the arrogance of the council in their response at the time!

As a result I am an advocate of any organisation, like yours, that helps the general public to seek justice against these ‘behemoth’ that prey on vulnerable members of the community!

This location has mixed results at tribunal a few win and just as many lose with the argument that the contravention did not occur

Thank you @cp8759 for posting the video. I really appreciate your effort.

@CP

Importantly the arrows on the road surface are only advisory.

The OP recalls going southbound along Greenford Road. That would mean passing these signs on the traffic lights
with turn right light and blue turn right.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/1kx1G7cmwHxdZcr96

Similar signs are at the other junctions. Still only advisory?