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Re: Harrow - Charge Certificate, even though I paid
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I was excited about the prospect of the PCN going to TEC and all the associated processes, but today I received this from Harrow;

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Thank you for writing to us.
It is now too late for you to challenge, or continue challenging, your Penalty Charge Notice
(PCN). The Enforcement Notice form we sent you gave you 28 days to challenge your PCN,
but this time has now passed.
We sent you a PCN because our camera evidence shows your vehicle in a bus lane at a
time when only buses are allowed there.
The bus lane is clearly sign- posted and marked out on the road surface. The legend ‘BUS
LANE’ is marked on the road, and there is a solid white line running along the right-hand
edge of the bus lane for its full length. The onus is on the driver to be aware of the bus lane
and its restrictions. The signage and markings meet all the statutory requirements as set
down in the latest Traffic Signs Regulations & General Directions. Please note the onus is on
the driver to be aware of provisions relating to Bus Lines in the Highway Code rule 141 and
142. These restrictions apply Any time (Monday - Sunday).
I have reviewed your case, and although your payment was made late, we have decided to
accept the amount you have paid as payment in full.
Please be advised that this does not set a precedent for future notices, as each case is
treated on its own merits. It is imperative that motorists always comply with traffic sign and
regulations, and payment is made on or before the 14 days statutory period. I can confirm
that the notice is now closed.
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Re: Harrow - Charge Certificate, even though I paid
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Well it doesn't change anything; the matter is certainly not "closed" and you continue as previously advised
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Re: Harrow - Charge Certificate, even though I paid
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Quote from: Neil B on July 04, 2024, 05:23:46 pm
Well it doesn't change anything; the matter is certainly not "closed" and you continue as previously advised
Well, @shadowliner I think you have shot yourself in the foot by replying to the charge certificate. If the council don't want to pursue the matter then it will never go to TEC, and you cannot force them to. We can try, but if they ultimately ignore you then that's the end of the matter.

For now you will have to write back as follows:

Dear London Borough of Harrow,

Thank you for confirming that "I have reviewed your case, and although your payment was made late, we have decided to accept the amount you have paid as payment in full", but this is not an acceptable answer. Please would you reinstate the charge certificate and register the debt with the Traffic Enforcement Centre so that the matter may follow the statutory process. Failure to follow the statutory process will result in a formal complaint.

Yours faithfully,
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