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Live cases legal advice => Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) => Topic started by: Rosa52 on July 17, 2026, 11:24:08 am

Title: Re: Council Video subsequently edited
Post by: Hippocrates on July 17, 2026, 11:23:00 pm
https://www.ftla.uk/civil-penalty-charge-notices-(councils-tfl-and-so-on)/read-this-first-before-posting-your-case!-this-section-is-for-council-tfl-dartme/
Title: Re: Council Video subsequently edited
Post by: RichardW on July 17, 2026, 09:02:09 pm
If you post up the council, car reg number and PCN number there's a good chance we can look at it online.
Title: Re: Council Video subsequently edited
Post by: tincombe on July 17, 2026, 02:15:58 pm
IMO, register your appeal now because this starts the process clock e.g. council know you're serious, they have to deliver specified docs to the tribunal etc.

You do not need to write War and Peace, you seem to be relying on your reps and a prospective and fundamental failure to provide to the adjudicator a proper copy of the primary evidence upon which they're relying.
Title: Re: Council Video subsequently edited
Post by: Rosa52 on July 17, 2026, 02:01:02 pm

Thank you, Mr Chips, for your quick response.

The original video did show my vehicle entering the hatched space, as well as the vehicle that came out of side road without waiting at the white lines, but now after it was edited, only shows the last bit, which is being used to back the Council's refusal.

This type of action diminishes any faith a motorist could have in such organisations for justice and fairness.

I need assistance from a younger person to correctly post up the paperwork for your perusal - which I will attempt this weekend.

Rejection of Representations dated 26/06/26 was received on 30/06, so I believe deadline for applying to Tribunal is coming up fast (not sure if 28 days from 26/06 is start of clock or date of receipt).

Thank you very much for your interest and assistance.
Title: Re: Council Video subsequently edited
Post by: MrChips on July 17, 2026, 12:20:59 pm
The video has to show the moment you enter they box. If they've edited it such that it starts after another vehicle manoeuvre which happened after you entered, that should strengthen your hand.

Hard to comment in detail though as we haven't had sight of the documents or video yet.

Also, 103 days is likely to be considered unfair. If you help us to help you by providing the detail we need we can probably find other things you can win on over and above an argument about video editing.
Title: Council Video subsequently edited
Post by: Rosa52 on July 17, 2026, 11:24:08 am

Hi,

I hope someone can clarify what I could do under the following circumstances:

PCN received for alleged moving traffic contravention (yellow box junction), and Representations were made in a timely manner.

After 103 days, Council's rejection received, but they have not responded to an important aspect where the video showed a vehicle from a side road that did not abide by Highway code Rule 172, nor obey the 'right of way' rule, and caused my vehicle to get stuck in the box.

Council has not only ignored that issue, but it has now altered the original video which showed that vehicle's errant action that caused alleged infringement in the first instance, by reducing that which it showed initially.

I'm at stage of applying to London Tribunal, but the main issue that I appealed on has been edited out by the Council, & Adjudicators will not be able to see the original video which told the whole story.

How can I request the original copy, please?

Would much appreciate any advice from you on this very helpful site.

Thank you