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We've been wondering if TFL has been applying a grace period - they may be doing so still for first timers.

This news item reckons they've been sending warning letters for a month but we've not seen one I think.

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/silvertown-blackwall-tunnel-toll-fines-tfl-b1232362.html

Make a polite ask for discretion as the tunnel charges are very recent.

Post a draft here.

Set up an autopay account if you are likely to use the tunnels again and/or incur the congestion charge.

Well done

To help others, please post a copy of your reps.

Absolutely, Here is what I wrote
Subject: PCN Appeal – Blackwall/Silvertown Tunnel Charge

Dear TfL Team,

I recently received a Penalty Charge Notice for using the Blackwall or Silvertown Tunnel (PCN number [insert number]). This came as a complete surprise, as I wasn’t aware the tunnels are now subject to a charge. I didn't notice any signs on the day and would have paid the fee had I realised it was required.

From what I’ve read, this is a new scheme and I understand there may have been a period where warnings were issued instead of fines. Unfortunately, I didn’t receive any such warning and this was my first time using the tunnel since the new charge began.

I’m kindly asking if you’d consider cancelling the PCN on this occasion. I’ve now registered for Auto Pay to make sure I'm covered going forward and to avoid any further issues.

Thanks for taking the time to read this. I’d really appreciate your understanding.

Best regards,

I attached an image of my new autopay account as proof.

Thx for sharing. I returned home this evening and received exactly the same fine through my post.

I live in London but don't use the tunnels very often, but don't recall any info through the door or on TV / radio / news etc.

As always just feels like a bit of a scam introducing something without appropriate Comms. I dont even recall any clear signs on the day I drove through.

Wish me luck in following in your footsteps! 🙏🤞

For advice with your own case please to
have a read of
https://www.ftla.uk/civil-penalty-charge-notices-(councils-tfl-and-so-on)/read-this-first-before-posting-your-case!-this-section-is-for-council-tfl-dartme/

and start your own thread with
a brief account of all the circumstances (by all means include a reference (link) to this thread),
all sides of the PCN(redact only yr name & address - leave all else in),
any Council photos,
and
a GSV link to the location.