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Hello,

my family friend received two PCN two minutes apart for the same contravention.

Contravention: 53J - Failing to comply with a restriction on vehicles entering a pedestrian zone (camera enforcement)

1st PCN: Shaftsbury Rd E7/ Lens Rd E7 at 03/06/2024 at 14:57
2nd PCN: Ashley Rd E7 / Dorset Rd E7 at 03/06/2024 at 14:59

The family friend, who has very limited understanding of english, was looking for parking with his three young children is claiming he did not see the signs.

My family friend cannot afford to pay both PCNs.

Please could someone help

Thank you

Please post the PCNs as well, with name and address blanked-out. 

How long has your friend been driving in London ? Both videos seem to show clear contravention, so does he not understand what the "Flyng Motorbike" signs mean ?

I'd be inclined to argue that this is one continuous contravention. Both locations are within the same Healthy School Streets Shaftesbury Primary School Pedestrian and Cycle Zone. The same H20 permit is required during controlled hours.

That might get one cancelled.

Thank you everyone for the advice.

This is the draft representation written by chatgpt:

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing on behalf of [Recipient's Name] to formally challenge PCNs [PCN numbers] issued on [dates].

Firstly, we would like to acknowledge the mistake made in breaching the Healthy School Streets regulations. However, there are several mitigating factors that we hope you will consider in reducing the penalties:

Language Barrier: The recipient has a limited understanding of English, which significantly contributed to the confusion regarding the street restrictions.
Unfamiliarity with Local Regulations: Being unfamiliar with Newham's Healthy School Streets scheme, the recipient was not aware of the specific requirements during the controlled hours.
Moreover, we wish to argue that this situation represents a continuous contravention rather than separate incidents. Both PCNs were issued within a short distance (200 yards) and fall under the same Healthy School Streets zone for Shaftesbury Primary School, requiring the same H20 permit.

Issuing two PCNs for what is essentially a single error seems disproportionate. Therefore, we kindly request that you consider this as one continuous contravention and reduce the penalty to one PCN.

Thank you for your understanding and consideration. The recipient is prepared to pay one of the PCNs as acknowledgment of the mistake and to comply with the regulations in the future.

Yours sincerely,

[Your Name]
On behalf of [Recipient's Name]

Representation for PCN PN7528443A


[Registered Keeper's Name]
[Registered Keeper's Address]
[City, Postcode]
[Date]

Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to formally challenge PCN PN7528443A, issued on 11/06/2024. I would like to bring to your attention several mitigating factors and request a reconsideration of the penalty.
Firstly, I must acknowledge that an honest mistake was made, for which I am terribly sorry. This error will not be repeated in the future.

Language Barrier: I have a limited understanding of English, which significantly contributed to the confusion regarding the street restrictions.
Unfamiliarity with Local Regulations: I was unfamiliar with Newham's Healthy School Streets scheme, and this lack of knowledge led to the contravention.

Additionally, I wish to cross-reference PCN PN75284881, issued shortly after the first one, within a short distance (200 yards) under the same Healthy School Streets zone for Shaftesbury Primary School, requiring the same H20 permit. I believe that receiving two PCNs for what is essentially one continuous contravention is disproportionate and not in the interests of justice.

Thank you for your understanding and consideration.

Yours sincerely,



Representation for PCN PN75284881


[Registered Keeper's Name]
[Registered Keeper's Address]
[City, Postcode]
[Date]

Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to formally challenge PCN PN75284881, issued on 11/06/2024. I would like to bring to your attention several mitigating factors and request a reconsideration of the penalty.

Firstly, I must acknowledge that an honest mistake was made, for which I am terribly sorry. This error will not be repeated in the future.

Language Barrier: I have a limited understanding of English, which significantly contributed to the confusion regarding the street restrictions.
Unfamiliarity with Local Regulations: I was unfamiliar with Newham's Healthy School Streets scheme, and this lack of knowledge led to the contravention.

Additionally, I wish to cross-reference PCN [First PCN Number], issued shortly before the second one, within a short distance (200 yards) under the same Healthy School Streets zone for Shaftesbury Primary School, requiring the same H20 permit. I believe that receiving two PCNs for what is essentially one continuous contravention is disproportionate and not in the interests of justice.

Thank you for your understanding and consideration.


Yours sincerely,
[Registered Keeper's Name]

Which Representation Reason should I choose?


A

The alleged Contravention did not occur
B
I was not the owner of the vehicle at the time of contravention

As I had sold the vehicle before that date

As I had bought the vehicle after that date

As I have never owned that vehicle
C

The vehicle was taken without my consent
D

We are a hire firm and have supplied details
E

The Penalty Charge exceeds the relevant amount
F

There has been a procedural impropriety by the Enforcement Authority
G

The traffic order contravened is invalid
H

The Notice should not have been served because the Penalty Charge had already been paid
I
Other

After "and this lack of knowledge led to the contravention." add "I have had to seek third party assistance to draft this representation owing to my limited understanding of the English language".

Select the reason as "other" and take a screenshot of the confirmation page.