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PCN is here:

Please download and put here the video, which is the evidence.
Also a GSV link to the location. Here? https://maps.app.goo.gl/uqmrgpgxJMrQabAX9
It looks as if Google has not been here for a very long time.

For convenience, here is the PCN

So if the circumstances are the same use this argument:

https://www.ftla.uk/civil-penalty-charge-notices-(councils-tfl-and-so-on)/34j-being-in-a-bus-lane-romford-road-e12-newham/msg33369/#msg33369

May to September is quite a long time to remember the circumstances. Unfortunately, there is no time limit to serve a PCN in this legislation.

Thank you very much @Hippocrates, I will follow this route.  I do note that Newham had rejected this appeal however will see if we have a different outcome.

Thank you very much @stamfordman for the video upload - very grateful. 

Hi everyone,

Is this OK please, to send off within the first 14 day period, copied from CS2509 example as per Hippocrates.  It's an online submission, rather than a letter, hence just copied the key points.  Should I include amention of the fact that the blue bus lane sign is not facing straight but rather 45 degree towards the opposite side of the road?


I make the following challenge:

1. The alleged contravention did not occur as there was no warning signage of a bus lane at the junction. I rely upon:
   
Traffic Signs Manual, Chapter Three:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5c78f895e5274a0ebfec719b/traffic-signs-manual-chapter-03.pdf

9.3.16.  The sign to diagram 962 is most likely to be used where a nearside bus lane is on the
same side of the major road as the side road; in this case the arrow will point to the left.

2. I also consider the white line to be faint and not fit for purpose.

3. It can be clearly seen in the CCTV recording that the vehicle pulls back out from the Bus Lane shortly after entry.

4. I put you to strict proof that the camera used is approved. If you cannot provide this, the evidence is inadmissible.

In light of the above, please cancel the said PCN.

Hi Hippocrates,

Just to let you know, when I enter the PCN and VRN number to start the informal appeal @ https://www.newham.gov.uk/parking-permits/parking-enforcement-fines/4, I receive a 'representation denied' page, as per screenshot in link below.

Reprentation denied message:
https://ibb.co/W3LzHqv

I can in the meantime submit an appeal via the post.  I note Newham have a Penalty Charge Enquiry Form - https://newham-self.achieveservice.com/service/Penalty_Charge_Enquiry, unsire if its worth logging the issue there.

Many thanks

That's correct - exactly as per the screenshot - no further messages other that the Newham Logo, and representation denied note at the browser tab at the top.