I am writing to formally challenge the issuance of a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) issued by Transport for London against my vehicle on 16th May 2025, on Mile End Road.
At the time of the alleged contravention, the vehicle had come to a temporary stop—lasting approximately three minutes—due to an urgent and unexpected mechanical issue. Specifically, there was a loud and alarming noise coming from the HVAC system, which posed a potential safety concern. As the driver, I was compelled to stop the vehicle immediately in order to assess the situation and ensure that it was safe to continue driving.
Please note the following key points:
• The vehicle was not parked or left unattended. I remained inside the vehicle throughout the brief stop. At no point did I or any passenger exit the vehicle.
• The brake lights and engine were on, as clearly visible in the photographic evidence, indicating that the vehicle was stationary only temporarily and remained in operation.
• This was an emergency precautionary stop, driven by safety concerns rather than an attempt to park or wait unlawfully.
• The issue was later diagnosed and repaired by a certified car service centre the following day. A copy of the invoice from the garage is enclosed with this appeal to demonstrate the authenticity and seriousness of the mechanical issue.
I would like to stress that this stop was made solely for safety reasons. Continuing to drive a vehicle emitting loud mechanical noises could have endangered myself, my passengers, and others on the road. The decision to pull over momentarily was both responsible and necessary.
In light of these facts, I respectfully request that this PCN be reviewed and cancelled. This was not a case of illegal parking or idling, but a short, safety-driven stop to respond to an unforeseen mechanical issue.
Thank you for your understanding and for considering this appeal.
