Hello
I received the this PCN in January 2026 and I asked
@Hippocrates for his help. I’m glad to say that the PCN HZ96304150 has now been cancelled. Here the text of the letter they sent today.
“Thank you for writing to us about the above Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).
I am writing in connection with your appeal to the London Tribunals Environment and
Traffic Adjudicators.
We have decided, without prejudice to our position, to cancel this Penalty Charge Notice
(PCN).
We will therefore not be contesting your appeal and have advised London Tribunals of our
decision.
I will provide a discretionary cancellation as a gesture of goodwill, because the vehicle
entered near the end of the bus lane.
However, the contravention occurred.
I will now briefly address your other points.
We have not “conflated service with delivery.” To be honest, we do not even know what
you mean by this. If you obtained this “argument” via AI, then AI is incorrect.
The notices and letters we send are all dated. They are sent first class post. Service of all
statutory documents is considered to be 2 days later. This is common throughout London
Councils.
Your argument about the DFT Authorisation has also come from AI, and is also wrong.
DFT Authorisations have been abolished.
Even if that original Authorisation did still exist, the Council is permitted a 5% tolerance
away from the original Authorisation map and plan. This 5% tolerance was used when the
road was resurfaced and signage / markings were slightly moved from the original plan,
several years ago.
Therefore it actually remains compliant with the former Authorisation.
Finally, the grounds for submitting representations are controlled by London Councils, not
ourselves. They do not limit keepers to one argument. Keepers can submit absolutely any
argument they choose under the existing grounds.
Once again, AI is incorrect.
I trust this clarifies all of your errors in understanding.”
Not entirely happy with this “AI” references in their letter but still happy that they’ve cancelled the PCN. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you guys for taking time out of your lives to help others.
You’re a legend
@HippocratesRegards