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Hi,

I received a PCN from Redbridge Council under code 31 J - Entering and stopping in a box junction when prohibited. Location is Ilford Lane.

I had made representations within the 14 day period. I wrote the following to them (got it from here):

Dear Sir/Madam,

I challenge liability for PCN AF3012422A on the basis that the alleged contravention did not occur. This is because while my vehicle did stop within the yellow box markings, that stop was not caused by the presence of stationary vehicles, as the video clearly shows that there is ample space ahead of my vehicle outside of the box. The images and video show the vehicle entering this box junction marking and then stop partially within the box (only right side of back wheel of the car). However, there was a clear space ahead of it and thus, whatever the reason, the vehicle does not appear to have stopped due to the presence of a stationary vehicle.

It follows that the PCN must be cancelled.

Yours faithfully,

I received a notice of rejection just within few days. I know that the rule is that you should only enter if your exit is clear. In this case, I was entering into a road, there was a lorry parked with hazard lights on (most likely unloading) so i could not enter on my side of the road. I had to use the other side to get into the road. After the white car exited, i entered but stopped for a second as i saw a car coming from the other side, I thought it was giving me way so i proceeded but just then the two men (pedestrians) cross the road so i stopped. By that the van/car had come forward and i had to reverse. I thought i was clear of the yellow box but clearly that was not the case. I would appreciate any advice on how to deal with this please.

I would like advice on whether it's worth appealing to the ETA - do I have a good chance in being successful? If i do appeal, what rule/facts should i rely on?

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You were right to challenge this and Redbridge's rejection is in bad faith.

They misstate the law in their rejection notice, it's fine to stop in a box junction for pedestrians and for moving traffic coming towards you in what was a single lane carriageway due to the parked lorry.

I'd definitely take this one all the way.

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(!!!) More council stupidity and incompetence that we see so often.

The first step is to get your appeal registered with the tribunal and you should opt for a personal or telephone hearing.You can upload your appeal later.

You need to do this very soon as the appeal deadline is approaching.

The first step is to get your appeal registered with the tribunal and you should opt for a personal or telephone hearing.You can upload your appeal later.

You need to do this very soon as the appeal deadline is approaching.

When you go on the https://www.londontribunals.gov.uk to register, as you follow the steps they ask 'Explain why you are appealing' and there is a box so should I not include what I have written above there?

Look at the PM I sent you please. It gives you the essential points you need to advance and I can also just do everything for you if you'd prefer. Whatever you do make sure not to request a decision on the papers.