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Live cases legal advice => Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) => Topic started by: Toyota on January 22, 2026, 10:03:52 pm
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Were you using satnav ? We see more and more cases of OPs on here that pass these signs as if they are obeying satnav instructions like automatons. Sorry to say it, but that is the impression I get, so please don't be offended!
The plain fact is that there are restricted and closed streets like this all over London now, and one must be alert to the signs. Of course they are almost all on side and minor streets and roads. DId you approach the signs head-on or did you turn left into them ? Turns into these restrictions are much easier to appeal than when one approaches direct.
As well as passing the actual restriction signs, it you approached head-on, you also passed these two signs: -
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Tp2Ggj1JRcn7FPxg8
The presence of these will make it much more difficult to build a robust appeal to take to London Tribunals. However, our 'Hippocrates' has developed appeal arguments based on council mismanangement of the enforcement process, so wait a bit to see what he has to say. Such appeals have nothing to do with the alleged contravention itself/
Yes was following satnav...
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Were you using satnav ? We see more and more cases of OPs on here that pass these signs as if they are obeying satnav instructions like automatons. Sorry to say it, but that is the impression I get, so please don't be offended!
The plain fact is that there are restricted and closed streets like this all over London now, and one must be alert to the signs. Of course they are almost all on side and minor streets and roads. DId you approach the signs head-on or did you turn left into them ? Turns into these restrictions are much easier to appeal than when one approaches direct.
As well as passing the actual restriction signs, it you approached head-on, you also passed these two signs: -
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Tp2Ggj1JRcn7FPxg8
The presence of these will make it much more difficult to build a robust appeal to take to London Tribunals. However, our 'Hippocrates' has developed appeal arguments based on council mismanangement of the enforcement process, so wait a bit to see what he has to say. Such appeals have nothing to do with the alleged contravention itself/
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Hi, received PCN as below.
I don't actually recall this, but picture clearly shows my vehicle there. I probably missed it as it is just a continuation of the road and I clearly didn't manage to interpret the signage in time. I haven't driven in this area before, but I don't recall ever seeing this type of restriction in the middle of a "normal" road before.
This is the location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dTmSnhAd5SJ2NGsz7
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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