Hi,
It's my first time posting on this forum or any forum so please tell me if I need to add more detail or how things work.
I was given a PCN (PCN number: ZY10948098, Appeal Number 2250432212) ticket by Lewisham Council for turning on to Dacre park from Lee High road and traveling in a school zone during restricted hours. I appealed it based on a sign blocking the information sign as I approach the turning and not knowing the area and local rules, I've never actually come across a school zone before. I got a notice of rejection of representations letter just before I went on holiday. The payment or further appeal were due before I got back to the UK and being on holiday I couldn't really do much other than decide whether to pay or appeal to the London tribunal. I decided the latter as the signage is lacking (the fore warning sign is covered by another sign and the other signs are mainly visible as you turn) especially if there are lots of things happening on the road when you make the final turn.
I've been given a court date of 23/12/2025 so I have some time but I'm not sure if I put enough information in the appeal to help me win the appeal to the London tribunals. I haven't backed-up anything I've said with any legislation as I don't even know where to start or look but I don't think that their assertion that all the signs are TSRGD compliant is true. Can I get some advice on what I should do/the level of detail I need to show on my side?
What I didn't say in my initial representations was that there were cars close behind me on this two lane road and pedestrians close to the crossing as I turned. This meant without the forewarning of the information sign it would have been difficult, not to mention dangerous, to look, read and understand the timings on the signs at the entrance to the road as they became relevant/visible when I started my turn. This is a google map link to the road just before the turning
https://maps.app.goo.gl/qVqsbV78Y17teMSeA and the sign is even covered here.