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Hi guys got served a PCN from Southwark council for contravention 32d, driving the wrong way on one-way street. I had driven off from Arnold estate and don't remember seeing any signs telling me I could not turn left, however I do see one on street view. In the evidence provided by the council I cannot see the same sign, seems like its covered by shrubbery or the crowd of people. Is there any way I can appeal this? I was delivering in the area so was not accustomed to these restrictions and made the mistake.

I would really appreciate any advice. Thank you.

PCN: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/b9c1x4utg28hv9839211v/IMG_1709.jpeg?rlkey=ewybdi9vr20al4ogaytnn9iyv&st=zmamr05w&dl=0

GSW: https://www.google.com/maps/@51.4987531,-0.0730665,3a,75y,200.6h,81.78t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1s0xaJlVNEvWBy7eaH-YexDQ!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D8.219384778826239%26panoid%3D0xaJlVNEvWBy7eaH-YexDQ%26yaw%3D200.6036055429544!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkxMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Go their website and screenshot the payment status page.

https://www.ftla.uk/the-flame-pit/southwark-bus-lane-website/msg89554/#msg89554

You are correct I see them now. I must've forgot or not seen them when I was there. I was delivering parcels and, as an act of habit, as soon as I delivered I set the route to the next stop and followed the route brainlessly thus ending up driving the wrong way down the street @Incandescent

Dear @stamfordman

I am pretty sure I did not go down through Sweeney Crescent as there is a banned left turn sign and clear markings on the road before turning too. I think they would've definitely included that in the evidence for the PCN as it thoroughly backs up their case, but they did not.

What would you advise I do?

Thank you for your time.

It's possible to enter and exit the estate from Tanner Street. When exiting there is a Turn Left plus arrow road marking plus the upright sign opposite. I cannot see any road markings when exiting at Druid.

Or have I missed this?

Just as a driver could miss a solitary upright sign if obscured by a parked and/passing high-sided vehicle.

Dear @Hippocrates

I have attached a link for the screenshot of payment page below.

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/i70wn80uzkinw4848zv8k/Payment-page.jpg?rlkey=kgya1h3890ks9pm6381o6sn5n&st=z1ch3z1z&dl=0

DO NOT PAY THIS. PM sent.

https://www.ftla.uk/the-flame-pit/southwark-bus-lane-website/msg89554/#msg89554

https://youtube.com/shorts/NUU8f_LL1o4

But you must make reps as well.

By the way, are you the registered keeper of the vehicle?

On the issue of the contravention, I don't see that you've any hard evidence for a defence but you could put forward what you've said:

Turned right, didn't see any signs to the contrary;
When PCN received you looked at GSV and saw that there is a solitary traffic sign opposite the exit from the estate which could easily be obscured by parked or passing lorries which might explain why you did not see it.
You also looked at the other exit into Tanner Street where there is a clear 'Turn Left' road marking in addition the white arrow and 'One way' sign.
Had the council signed the exit into Druid as well as that into Tanner no-one could have made your mistake.

You would ask them to exercise discretion on this occasion and to look at bringing the Druid exit up to the standard of Tanner.