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Hello all, I've just received this charge certificate for a PCN from 28/08. I was allegedly sent a notice to owner on 30/09, but I did not receive this. I did get the PCN in the yellow packet under my windshield, but I was waiting to receive the NtO to make my representations, which I believe hold some strength.

I am now following the advice on this forum regarding charge certificates. Given the charge certificate was served on 05/11, it's my understanding that the 14 day period expires on 19/11 and I'll wait until 26/11 to check if the debt has been registered.

Regarding the alleged contravention, which I understand is a conversation for when the PCN resets back to appeal stage, the place where I was parked has no signs whatsoever defining the restricted period. In addition, the line is so faded to the point of being invisible.

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the place where I was parked has no signs whatsoever defining the restricted period. In addition, the line is so faded to the point of being invisible.

As regards the line, I don't think you'd convince an adjudicator on this one - the photos show a yellow line.

So the only remaining issue is whether it's within a CPZ or signed independently.

There isn't a stand-alone traffic sign to be seen, which probably indicates that it's within a CPZ.


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We've passed the 19th Nov date so I'm now waiting until 26th Nov to see if anything gets registered

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Fee is still £195, will wait another 7 days --> 03/12

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I've been sent a "gracious" letter from Newham council offering support to help me pay my outstanding £195.00 penalty charge. It says I have 14 days from the date of the letter (25/11) to pay. I would gladly let the council write off the charge but it sounds like their support is just free online advice. I assume this charitable offer from them resets the typical clock on charge certificates so I will likely tracking it from 09/12 when the 14 day period lapses.

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Please post the letter, redacting only yr name & adddress.

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OP, sometimes time limits are floors, not ceilings and this is the case here.

A council may choose to accept the surcharged penalty after the 14-day period if it wishes. This only has the effect of prohibiting them from pursuing this as if it were a debt before it elapses.