thank you for your reply.
I have posted a letter of representation in my another post.
Sorry could not delete the 2nd post.
If you could delete one of the posts deleted I'd be grateful.
in case you wanted to see my letter it is as follows( i have used some of posted previously letters as a template).
Dear Sir/Madam
Re: PCN HZ 91054996, Reg plate:LZ68JZG
I am writing to request to cancel PCN issued to me, which I believe was unfairly issued due to the following reasons:
1.Inadequate and Insufficient Signage:
There were no clear and visible advance warnings on the A4 before reaching the exit to indicate the prohibition. Given that this exit has been unrestricted for years, the council should have ensured clear and noticeable advance warnings before the junction to allow drivers to take an alternative route safely.
2.Recent and Unexpected Changes to Restrictions.
This was my first time using this road, and I was unaware of the new restriction. The lack of prior warning to users of this route causes confusion, especially when appearing alongside with numerous other road signs, which was the case on this occasion.
3.Highway Safety Concerns.
Upon exiting the A4, I was immediately presented with multiple signs at a location where it was unsafe to stop and read them properly. There are approximately ten signs at that exit, including speed restriction, parking restriction, two camera signs, two one-way signs, lorry sign, lorry entry times and dates, and road name. The complexity of signage at the junction made it difficult to process the restriction in real time, particularly while navigating a busy exit. Additionally, slowing down at the entrance in an attempt to read the road signs would create a dangerous situation with fast-moving traffic on the A4.
4.Alternative Actions Were Unsafe Once committed to the exit, reversing back onto the A4 was not a lawful or safe option due to Highway Code Rules 200 and 201. The council’s restriction forces drivers into a situation where they must proceed, making enforcement in such cases unfair and unreasonable.
5. Reliance on Navigation Systems.
Government Measures for Accurate Sat-Nav Information Since January 2024, the government has launched new measures to ensure drivers receive accurate information from their sat-navs under its new Plan for Drivers, where all Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) are updated to prevent misdirecting drivers. My car sat-nav did not detect the road as a restricted area, suggesting that the decision about the restriction imposed on
I was following the navigator while visiting an unfamiliar area and appropriate signage would assist drivers in case sat-navs are not updated despite the Government’s promised measures regarding sat navs updates.
6.Hazardous Turning Circle.
Furthermore, the potential ‘turning circle’ to turn back onto the A4 appears to be a very dangerous notion on such a busy road and, even if room for such a manoeuvre existed. The current arrangement is clearly noncompliant with Highway Code Rule 201, as it requires a reversing manoeuvre into the busy A4.
Request for Consideration In light of the above.
I respectfully request that this PCN be reviewed and cancelled. The lack of advance signage, the unexpected nature of the restriction, the complexity of signage, and the hazardous turning spot contributed to the unavoidable situation. I would appreciate it if the council could exercise discretion and consider either cancelling the charge or providing further guidance on improving signage to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Thank you for your consideration.
Yours sincerely,
