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I inadvertently drove into a part-time pedestrian area in an area I'm unfamiliar with. The only traffic sign is literally broken - it has a big crack down the middle. See:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/9f3TR5viCxgWYiP1A

I approached down the main road, at right angles to the sign, so the crack made it really difficult to decipher.

The fine is £80, if paid immediately. Should I just pay it, or would I be likely to succeed on appeal?

Thanks for your help.

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Also post the video evidence. Preliminary data show conflicting signage Here

We need to see the PCN - no redactions apart from name and address.

Edit the thread title to state location and council.

I've added the PCN to my OP.

I've changed the thread title in the OP, but that doesn't seem to have changed it lower down the thread, I'm afraid.

By advance signs, do you mean a sign in the road that I turned out of?

The sign in the video is taken from high up and straight in front and doesn't show the damage to the sign. I can take a photo from where I approached it, if that helps at all?

The sign probably isn't damaged as it may have a hinge if they close the sign out of term time. Anyway Maps view is from last year and the sign looks fine in the council's pics and video.

The advance sign is here:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7WSShMrvE6NhBxqS9

I'll have a look at the tribunal later.

I took some photos. I'd really appreciate some help as to whether this is appealable, please.


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