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Hello everyone,

I’d really appreciate some advice on how to handle several TfL Penalty Charge Notices that have now escalated to around £1,125 and been passed to bailiffs.

The original offences were for “Failing to drive in the direction shown by the arrow on a blue sign”. I remember the junction and genuinely believe I was following the flow of traffic at the time, but right now my main concern is getting the bailiffs stopped and the fines reset so I can deal with this properly.

Background:

These are multiple TfL PCNs.

I didn’t receive the earlier notices because I was seriously unwell and being looked after away from my home address for an extended period.

I have medical documentation that confirms my illness and the period of care.

I only became aware of the fines recently, once they had escalated to enforcement stage.

I’m now struggling financially and simply can’t afford the total being demanded.

Current situation:

I have received letters from bailiffs/enforcement agents regarding these PCNs.

I haven’t yet filed any forms with the Traffic Enforcement Centre (TEC) but I believe I may need to submit TE7 (Out of Time) and TE9 (Statutory Declaration) forms.

What I’d like advice on:

How to correctly complete the TE7/TE9 forms to explain that I was unwell and away from home.

What evidence or documents to attach (e.g., medical letters, care confirmation, etc.).

Whether the bailiffs are required to pause enforcement once the Out of Time application is submitted.

Any template or example wording that would help make my case as strong as possible.

I can upload redacted copies of the PCNs, bailiff letters, and medical notes if that helps.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this — I’m very stressed about the situation and just want to get things back under control.

Best,
jingle

Hi again,

Thanks for the advice, I will reach out "https://bailiffadviceonline.co.uk" but any advice here would also be greatly appreciated.
 
Im trying to post most recent letters I can find but the website has bugged and is not giving the option. I will keep looking for a workaround — I’ve also emailed CDER Group asking for the latest updates and will post it here once I receive their reply.

Please let me know if you need me to upload anything else or confirm specific dates.

Many thanks

Please give us a timeline listing each PCN by date of alleged contravention:

PCNnumber 1234567 (date of offence) (Date of PCN) (Dates of each subsequent notice)
PCNumber 10111212 .... and so on.

The TFL one the bailiff says they attended your address as that has the £235 visit fee added and it's dated July this year. The other two are enforcement notices dated June and July.

Has nothing else happened at the address since then? What about your car?

I would go to Bailiff Advice for this - there's no way you can do SDs yourself without help and your circumstances are probably best kept private.

Apologies.

I was getting help from a friend who said to cover my PCN numbers.
I can resend over with PCN exposed if that helps.

So SD's are not the direction to go?

Thank you for all your help. Thats only half the PCNs I have hanging over me

JD