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I will draft tomorrow what to say.

Please screenshot this:

Penalty Charge Notice details
Ticket ReferenceZY07090164
Your PCN is at discount stage. PCN process information
Vehicle Registration NumberYN09PFD
ColourBLUE
MakeBMW
Contravention53j - Failing to comply with a restriction on vehicles entering a pedestrian zone (camera enforcement)
LocationBellingham Road junction with Longhill Road
First seen atTue, 16 Jul 2024 15:13
Issued atTue, 16 Jul 2024 15:13
Served byPost
The amount outstanding on the Penalty Charge Notice will increase to £130.00 on Wed, 20 Nov 2024. Please pay £65.00 now.

Dear Lewisham

I make these formal representations:

1. The video footage is of little evidential value since it is impossible to read the signage allegedly passed.

2. I make a collateral challenge as a moving traffic PCN cannot possible act as a notice to owner.

3. I make a further collateral challenge because the attached screenshot does not state the statutory times in which to pay.

In light of the above

Please cancel

Please keep that screenshot. Put the text into a pdf and choose the contravention did not occur. Upload the pdf.

Website: Please screenshot everything.

Whilst there are no specific legal grounds which you believe make this notice invalid, nevertheless you believe that it was either unfair or unreasonable to issue the notice and would like the council to cancel it. You will need to provide very good supporting evidence for this. Some possible reasons that this might be considered are given below, this is not an exhaustive list and you must provide supporting evidence of your assertion. Suggestions for evidence are given in brackets after each reason

I had broken down (provide a garage bill, or recovery invoice)

I was (or had a passenger) taken ill, so I stopped quickly and was taken to hospital (eg admission record)
Loading and unloading (eg job sheet, delivery note)

I wish to challenge my PCN for another reason Tick this and upload the draft as a file.

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The file:

Dear Lewisham

I make these formal representations:

1. The video footage is of little evidential value since it is impossible to read the signage allegedly passed.

2. I make a collateral challenge as a moving traffic PCN cannot possible act as a notice to owner.

3. I make a further collateral challenge because the attached screenshot does not state the statutory times in which to pay.

In light of the above

Please cancel

So, I've received a Notice of Rejection.  They haven't addressed any of the issues stated.  They have given me another 14 days to pay the reduced rate.  I'm really not fond of the London Tribunals so wondering if this is at all winnable? I really don't have £130 to burn right now.

I saw a 53J in Lewisham was recently won (congratulations Hippocrates!) because of poor signage and a confusing road layout. But I'm not sure this one fits that mold. In addition to the other points made in the representation, the only thing I can note regarding the signage is that the one warning sign prior to the restriction is on the right hand side of the road. As the road is wide it's not obvious to look to the right for signage.  The sign is intended for those approaching the restriction so I'm not sure why it's not on the left. 

Bellingham Road is also a main B-road so to stop dead in your tracks on a 'main' road and divert does not come naturally. One side street takes you back on yourself and the other down a no through road. 

This one seems like a money maker for the council but not sure if I stand a chance.  I've also noticed the other threads on this location have gone quiet.

Representation:

"Dear Lewisham

I make these formal representations:

1. The video footage is of little evidential value since it is impossible to read the signage allegedly passed.

2. I make a collateral challenge as a moving traffic PCN cannot possible act as a notice to owner.

3. I make a further collateral challenge because the attached screenshot does not state the statutory times in which to pay.

In light of the above

Please cancel"

Notice of Rejection

This is for the birds:

Penalty Charge Notice details
Ticket ReferenceZY07090164
Your PCN is at full rate stage. PCN process information
Vehicle Registration NumberYN09PFD
ColourBLUE
MakeBMW
Contravention53j - Failing to comply with a restriction on vehicles entering a pedestrian zone (camera enforcement)
LocationBellingham Road junction with Longhill Road
First seen atTue, 16 Jul 2024 15:13
Issued atTue, 16 Jul 2024 15:13
Served byPost
The amount outstanding on the Penalty Charge Notice will increase to £195.00 on Sun, 8 Dec 2024. Please pay £65.00 now.
You have already made representations for this PCN and we replied on Mon, 18 Nov 2024. You cannot make representations twice

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I say Tribunal time. Please I will  email you.

There is some hope after all!

I have taken a screen shot. 

Why would the charge increase to £195 after 21 days?  Surely it should be 28 days if the NoR is dated 18 Nov?

I will be in touch with Hippocrates.  Here we go again!

Why not?  Tis fun - for me. You will be okay.  Please e mail me as I am snowed under at present - not quite literally.

You've nailed it.