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Turned left off a 40mph Busy A road which ive used for years
Turns out there is now a tiny sign there AFTER the turn saying you cant unless you have a resident permit!

What is happening to our roads these days!  

Images of PCN:





Coordinates of turn - Google Not updated with latest sign post: https://www.google.com/maps/@51.4913991,-0.2365586,3a,75y,95.37h,83.83t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1s9upYEORyBaITDvU1DLs9iQ!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D6.174312605000438%26panoid%3D9upYEORyBaITDvU1DLs9iQ%26yaw%3D95.36975487709302!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

My reason to appeal would be insufficient signage but im not sure how to word it or add anything else.
I am willing to go to court for this as the restriction is ridiculous and the signage even worse.

H&F is often forgiving of a first time PCN for moving traffic contraventions at newish restrictions so a polite ask may do it plus a note about signage.

Were you going anywhere local?

How many times have you driven over this road since dec 1st 2024 ? Been told that 1st offence is being let off with a warning .

Having now looked at GSV September 2024, it seems there are no signs warning of the upcoming restriction, which for a 40 mph road is quite disgraceful, so I suggest you submit representations that the signage for this restriction is totally inadequate. The only approach is a left turn from the Great West Road (A4), which has a speed limit of 40 mph, and there is no warning whatsoever of the restriction on approach.

The previous street on the left, Weltje Road is only an exit with No Entry signs, but here, the junction has been remodelled to only allow exit, the entry space has been removed and the footway extended: -
https://maps.app.goo.gl/5Axt1bfRHjvQUA7a6
In addition, the No Entry signs are clearly visible on approach, so advance warning is not so important.

It is quite clear here that the council have failed in their duty under LATOR Regulation 18, to place adequate signage for the restriction. This may be because signage on the Great West Road is the responsibility of Transport for London, and the council have failed to involve TfL in the signing of this restriction, or indeed, to even engage in consultations with them in accordance with LATOR Regulation 6

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2489/contents

Has the OP posted the video?

Correct I have drove down this road many times.

Attempting to reverse and turn out of that road would be extremely dangerous and is a very good point.

I have informally emailled them asking for a warning instead but otherwise will mention the non existent warnings and the inadequate signage at entrance

Using an iPad I simply get two photos but no video.

OP, I want to see the complete layout of signs located at the entrance. Your photo suggests a traffic sign restricting the entry of lorries above four associated plates, the flying motorcycle sign and what appears to be another 'zone' sign (I can just make out the end of 'zone').

How a motorist would be expected to take in all this info, I don't know.

Hi, I posted on the original thread about being served with a PCN for a "contravention" on 21.12.24.
I found Raj's very helpful information about their experience, so I've sent an email to Parking Services to request that the PCN is revoked as their own website referred to first time contraventions leading to a warning notice and that's clearly what they did for other motorists.
And of course I've also mentioned the completely inadequate/non-existent warnings/ signage on the A4 ahead of the turn into Rivercourt Road.
I'll let you know how I get on.