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Live cases legal advice => Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) => Topic started by: TitoMW on March 06, 2026, 02:06:30 pm
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We've seen this location several times, incl on the now-gone Pepipoo forum. I think there were a few wins a few years ago, but I think the sign has been improved since.
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Hi
My apologies - have now added a picture of the sign from Google Maps. This may have moved recently as seems to have been stated on this forum but until i'm in the area again - won't be able to take a present day picture.
Have added here and in the evidence folder.
sign pics (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1I8e1AL32FoOgBkt5Pmu-g5LhL3v65jWQ)
sign pics (https://drive.google.com/file/d/17nTCoPyuW1bsyFi1IojNUPT5rKZeVzXm/view?usp=drive_link)
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We had several cases when they first put this sign up - I'll check latest on the tribunal register. The video obviously doesn't show the sign.
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PCN: BZ82837370
Date / Time: 23/02/2026 at 18:00
VR: WA17 ZJX
Location: Reede Road (Dagenham) – junction with service road opposite 9–13
Contravention: Performing a prohibited turn (no right turn)
I am seeking advice before submitting my informal & as I expect formal representation to a PCN that arrived for me in the post today.
On the date and time stated I made a right turn into Reede Road in order to access the Lidl/Iceland car park. I was initially turning into Reede Road from the A1240 main road past the shopping centre. It was dark and raining heavily at the time, which significantly reduced visibility. I followed another vehicle that entered the car park ahead of me and did not notice any restriction indicating that a right turn was prohibited during certain hours.
I later discovered, after reviewing the location on Google Street View, that there is a sign indicating “no right turn” between 08:30–10:00 and 16:30–19:00 Monday to Saturday. However, I did not see this sign when driving because it was not illuminated and visibility conditions were poor due to the weather and time of day. The first time I became aware of the restriction was after receiving the PCN.
My intention was simply to park and shop at Lidl, which I do regularly. I can also retrieve a bank statement or receipt confirming a purchase at Lidl around that time if needed.
From reading other discussions it appears this right turn into Reede Road for the Lidl/Iceland car park has caught out many drivers - seems like an easy cash grab for the council and seemingly random location after turning from the dagenham heathway main A1240 road - you wouldn't expect a random restriction on your way into the local lidl and also trying to avoid getting stuck in the large yellow box.
I have attached the following for review:
• All sides of the PCN - Evidence Folder Here (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1I8e1AL32FoOgBkt5Pmu-g5LhL3v65jWQ)
• The council video evidence - in folder above
• Photographs from the PCN - in folder above
• A Google Street View link to the location - - https://maps.app.goo.gl/uRhirzUvmXJPnfz27
Any advice on whether the signage, lighting, or circumstances may provide grounds to challenge this PCN would be appreciated.
Does anyone know if the camera details in the top corner indicate it's an authorised camera for capturing this type of footage? Maybe there's a defence based on the camera/anpr footage being inaccurate.
PS. Just saw an FOI request for the number of PCNs given at the same location dated November 2023.
"Please provide the number of PCNs issued at location: Reede Road (Dagenham) (Jcn With Service
Road Opposite 9-13) under the contravention of 50r Performing a prohibited turn (no right turn) since
the inception of the traffic restriction to date.
The number of PCNs is 12,920." Read here for more - https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/pcns_issued_at_reede_road