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Live cases legal advice => Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) => Topic started by: Danger_B on May 22, 2025, 12:20:05 pm
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It looks OK, but don't expect them to cancel the PCN, as all London councils see PCNs as a lucrative source of money. To get a judgment without money temptation, you'll likely have to take them to London Tribunals with the full PCN penalty in play.
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Drafted Appeal.
Subject: Representation Against PCN PN75932052 – Vehicle EJ18LJC
To: London Borough of Newham – Parking Services
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to formally make a representation against the above Penalty Charge Notice, issued for allegedly entering a restricted road at Temple Mills Ln E20 / Celebration Ave E20 on 11/05/2025.
This was a genuine and unintentional mistake made while exiting the adjacent car park. I would like to highlight the following:
1. Absence of "No Left Turn" Signage from Car Park Exit:
While the "No Entry" signs are present and technically visible, their orientation and placement are not easily seen when turning left out of the car park. More critically, there is a lack of a clear "No Left Turn" sign at the car park exit, which would have provided more direct and immediate guidance for drivers exiting. This absence contributed to the honest mistake.
2. Misleading Road Layout, Visual Cues, and Lack of Markings:
At the time, there were two other vehicles already on that section of road, which gave the clear impression that access was permitted. Additionally, there were no visible road surface markings (such as "NO ENTRY" text or directional arrows) to reinforce the restriction. Given the layout and surrounding context, this lack of road markings — combined with the presence of other vehicles — significantly contributed to the ambiguity and my misunderstanding.
3. Confusing Additional Signage:
A sign visible further down the road indicates a road closure, which further distracted from and diluted the impact of the "No Entry" signs.
4. No Harm or Intent:
I did not proceed far beyond the restriction, caused no obstruction or danger, and immediately became aware of the mistake. I have no prior PCNs and this was entirely unintentional.
Given the above context and the genuine nature of this misunderstanding, I respectfully ask for this PCN to be cancelled or at least considered for discretion, particularly as this was my first mistake in the area and due to the unclear exit signage and misleading road context.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours sincerely,
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Temple Mills Ln E20 / Celebration Ave
Received this PCN showing car turning down no entry.
Whilst the road does have no entry signs when turning out of the adjacent car park (see google maps photo) its not easy to spot, there are no road marking which would make it easier to see and also the road was closed and other cars where park down it.
I've drafted an appeal as it was a geniune mistake. Please could you review the PCN and tell me your thoughts on the PCN?
Thanks
Charles
PCN
https://imgur.com/a/5ft2lS7
Newham evidence and google maps from carpark
https://imgur.com/a/hp97eZ8