Hi all,
Looking for advice on the charge certificate issued for contravention at Richmond Road junction of Eleanor Road in Hackney.
I received the green Charge certificated dated 1/6/26 for contravention date of 21/4/2026.
It claimed that a pcn was sent to me on 28/4/2026 but I have not received this.
The charge certificate has an increase in cost of 50% bringing it to £240 from £160.
I had not received any previous correspondence and was not aware of the contravention.
I had not seen any signage to say that I was entering a restricted area but as I do not often drive in Hackney I may have missed it.
The original amount of £160 appears to be very high and £240 seems crazy. Just wondering what my options are in this and whether there are grounds for it to be challenged on basis that I did not see the signage or for a lesser amount to be paid?
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Many thanks.