Hi John,
ChatGPT generated - it looked okay to me, so I used it (I didn't not fact-check the case though!), and obviously I filled in the personal details
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, Postcode]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
Date: [Insert Date]
Greenwich Council
Parking Services
[Insert Address]
[City, Postcode]
Re: Challenge to PCN [Insert PCN Number] – Entering and Stopping in a Box Junction
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to formally challenge the Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) referenced above, issued for allegedly entering and stopping in a box junction at [insert location] on [insert date].
Upon reviewing the video footage of the incident, it is clear that while my vehicle entered the box junction, it did so with sufficient clearance. The very tail end of my vehicle briefly touched the end of the box junction, but I did not fully obstruct the junction, and there was ample space ahead to continue moving forward. At no point did my vehicle block the flow of traffic or create an obstruction, which aligns with the spirit of the regulations governing box junctions.
Relevant Legislation and Guidance:
The Road Traffic (London) Act 2003, Section 16(3): This legislation specifies that a vehicle must not stop within a box junction unless it is unavoidable due to stationary traffic. In my case, my vehicle did not stop within the junction but only briefly entered the end of the box, where there was sufficient space to move forward and exit without causing obstruction.
The Highway Code (Rule 174): This rule specifies that drivers should only stop in a box junction when they are prevented from moving by stationary traffic. As seen in the footage, I did not remain stationary in the box but was able to continue forward.
Case Law - London Borough of Waltham Forest v. Jamil (2015): In this case, the adjudicator ruled that a minor infringement of the box junction at the tail end, where there was clear room to move forward, did not constitute a contravention as long as the driver did not cause an obstruction or remain stationary within the box.
In light of these facts and the supporting legal framework, I respectfully request that you reconsider this penalty charge. The minor touch of the junction at the rear of my vehicle, while the front of the car was clear to move forward, should not be penalized, as the vehicle did not obstruct the flow of traffic or create any hazard.
Please confirm that the PCN has been cancelled or provide further details should you require additional information to review this challenge.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
[PCN Number]
