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Hello

I received my second PCN for this spot on Friday. I paid the first one just thinking I missed the sign.

Both times; we turned off Longhurst Road (turning right onto Leahurst) at night (so it was dark).

I was convinced it was a mistake so walked back to the area and took the attached photos. Indeed the signs are there but as mentioned by others, I don't feel they are adequate.

- They are at a point of no return.  There is no option to turn around legally.
- I think everything except emergency vehicles and bicycles are restricted - why not say "Emergency vehicles only" instead?
- They are a few meters after the junction I turned right out of.  Of course my attention is more on making that turn safely - not necessarily looking for restriction signs
- The signs are high up, look small to me - and are unlit.  Too high for car headlamps to reflect off.
- There are no road markings which would help make it clear it is restricted.
- There doesn't seem to be an obvious reason why traffic is not permitted (especially as cars are passing through on the opposite side of the road.
- There was no warning sign (I am pretty sure - didn't see it if there was)
- I think the signs would be more obvious if they were red "No Entry" signs (except cycles etc)
- Not sure why there isn't a "No right turn" at the junction coming out of Longhurst Road - that would make it much clearer.
- There are other signs in the area which restrict traffic only at certain times.  They are much bigger and much more obvious.

I am sure there is a good reason why traffic is restricted (at least hope there is) so it is important traffic doesn't pass through.  But it is not obvious, and the signs aren't doing their job.

I will probably just pay it but I do think they should make the signs clearer.

Thoughts welcome.  I am thinking of popping back at night to see how clear the signs are and if there are any warning signs.

https://share.icloud.com/photos/09euISfyPwPo9mZh_tFY2QYGw
https://share.icloud.com/photos/089d0eHmcdogGk-fMmSA-0YhQ
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0262ITxlbtTP9Az9iGahjJzDg

Andrew

Thanks.

Will get some photos going down Longhurst Road and post tomorrow.

I’ve only redacted my address. PCN and registration is clear on the photo I provided.

Thanks again
Andrew

Have a look here: -
https://maps.app.goo.gl/oBkRSr3j1T5Hu8qo9
It's the crossroads of Staplehurst Road and Longhurst Road. Before the current "No Motor Vehicles" restriction, this was a width-restricted location :-
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NgM896HRsbEXsyJTA
Hence it is indicated on the two signs you can see in the above view. They should have replaced these with signs to indicate a cul-de-sac as that is what is effectively there now. Are those signs still there or have they been replaced.

At the moment, it is the presence of two advance signs on Longhurst road as you approach the T-junction to turn right that are against you.

Hold fire as there are strong technical issues with how they handle the process.

Yes. Illegal and untimely threats to increase the price.