Royal borough of Greenwich, PCN Contravention 52m (Failing to comply with a prohibition on certain types of vehicle (motor vehicles)) St John’s Park SE3.
I was housesitting for 15 days (31st July – 14th August) and used St Johns Park for the free parking during my stay (parking locations indicated by red dots on Image 1, google maps link to junction ->
https://maps.app.goo.gl/5xVHZCqjwYEvDveP8 ). I always drove via the route marked by green arrows (Image 1). I don’t remember the times/days I parked/drove on St Johns park but I know I did it quite a few times, always only to access the free parking.
I don’t recall seeing the signs and when I went back to look they were twisted away from the road, not clearly placed or obscured by foliage.
I have currently received 3 PCNs all for the same offense. I received the 1st and 2nd on the 15th August and the 3rd on the 16th August, however I’m expecting more to arrive.
I don’t mind paying one PCN, but multiple seems unfair as I wasn’t aware that I was doing anything wrong until I received the 1st PCN after my stay in Greenwich had ended. I returned to the road on the 17th August to take pictures of the relevant signage, as it was only introduced in November last year (so still on a trial period) google maps aren’t updated. However, I believed the restriction was for Vanbrugh Park so only took pictures at the Charlton Way junction. It was only after researching more I found out the restriction was for St Johns Park.
To my knowledge there is only one camera facing North at the St Johns Park / Vanbrugh park junction. The three current PCNs have recorded my car turning right towards Vanbrugh terrace, but I know I turned left at other times too.
Please could you help me build a case so I don’t have to pay the charges (which I wouldn’t be surprised if they came to around £800) or at least so I only have to pay one charge under “disproportionate penalty”.
I have uploaded my current appeal letter (not yet sent to anyone), and the screenshots/photos which will accompany it ->
https://imgur.com/gallery/pcn-appeal-MGDSkK6Many thanks!
