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Hi,

Im looking for some guidance on a received 52M. First, I have never been aware of such penalties until now. A few details below:


I was travelling through Fulham unaware of this 52M prohibition; I had just been passing through and had never been to this part of the Fulham previously. first timer.

A couple of days ago, I received this in the mail. After some investigation on firstly what this was and some background on it, it appears it is part of some clean air scheme, (which I'm all for). This scheme, i believe, was introduced as a trial with a camera, which ceased as a trial and became permanent on 31 January 2025.
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This information can be found here:  https://www.lbhf.gov.uk/news/2023/02/warning-period-non-hf-drivers-ends-clean-air-neighbourhood-trial
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My first concern is that the signs are just not clear enough, even at 20 mph, to be able to take necessary action to avoid the area, (especially if you are not local) and the scheme is NEW and the road markings that are on the road, barely take priority when driving safely, to be honest.


Second, there is a junction right next to the signs to the right. In the video, there is a second large vehicle, which I would have been aware of while driving, which clearly is pulling out. This vehicle will have also been obstructing my view of the sign on the right side of the road, right up until I pass the sign, which can be barely seen if you look close enough on photo 2, behind the sizeable tree.


I was completely unaware of this and didn't, in all honesty, see the signage nor feel there was any prohibition; it's not clear, plus the islands make this part of the road look like a crossing; it's confusing. Even in the photo, which is of a fairly acceptable resolution, it is difficult to make out. Add a speed of 20 mph to the equation, and it's even less convincing.

Im not sure how to respond, but this is out of order. Any advice is welcome. I'm stumped, but I don't feel this is a penalty I should pay for ignorance.

Thank you

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