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Is there a time limit for them to respond to a representation? Only concern is if ive missed a letter in the post.

Quote from: Hippocrates on October 15, 2025, 11:12:04 am

Let the sleeping dog lie. They clearly have staffing problems as many cases are not contested at the Tribunal the last time I looked.

I have a feeling there's an element of "strategy" behind this rather than RBG just being crap. Not contesting and losing by default means a ruling is never given on the merits of the appeal (road markings/PCN wording etc etc) and they can go on issuing incorrect PCNs (that they know most people will just pay) with plausible deniability.

all details now posted John.

Please have a read of
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/

and post up here all sides of the PCN (only redact yr name & address - leave all else in),
any council photos/video
and a GSV link to the location (even if not up to date).

N.B.
As Imgur is no longer available in the UK, you will need to use
ibb.co or https://imgpile.com/

for posting images.

Wherever possible, use the BBCode

Please also post a copy of your reps -how did you submit them?

think thats about it. i checked on the site. doesnt give any appeal. history etc. thanks in advance for help

council photo
https://cdn.imgpile.com/f/9EE2WGL_xl.jpg

my appeal which was sent online on 7 Sept


Reason for appeal: 'Any other reason'

Your answers:

-Question 1 : 'Please explain in as much detail as possible why you think your PCN should be cancelled'
        Answer : 'This PCN came as a surprise as the driver does not recall seeing any prohibition. The driver is not local and therefore not familiar with this complex layout. Ive been back to take a look at the signage and would like to make two points.

1) The sign is right at the junction with no warning further back on the road which means you only have  one chance to see it and would miss unless looking directly at it. Youd also need to execute a 3 point turn at the junction which is not ideal practice.
2) The sign is also high. Unless you were looking for it you may well miss it. The driver is below average height.

There was no particular advantage to the driver taking that route who could easily have taken an alternative if they had been aware of the restriction. This was clearly an error with no intent and could have been prevented with better signage.

I therefore kindly ask you to revoke the PCN and thank you for your consideration.'
-Question 2 : 'Would you like to upload any other documents to support your case?'
        Answer : 'No'

Alleged offence – 20 August  52m failing to comply with a prohibition on certain types of vehicle

 

PCN date – 29 August

 

Appeal date -7 September  well within the 14 day period.

 

Ive since checked the website and the fine has doubled, but ive not had the outcome or any further communications or a notice to owner (at least I don’t think the initial PCN counts as one). Any ideas on what I should do next?

No idea. Just hung there @cp8759

rejection letter dated 11 June. appeal below 10 June. Need to decide whether to pay or further fight this weekend really so final call for advice. thanks all. sorry images cant be clearer