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Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) / Re: Blackwall and Silvertown Tunnel PCN
« on: December 12, 2025, 01:56:45 pm »
The TFL PCN website has allowed me to submit reps again, their email response mentions that the enforcement process is now suspended, should I be wary of this (from a legal standpoint)? Is it a procedural impropriety to state that the discounted payment will be accepted up to 14 days from the date of the letter?
I have appealed on one of the official grounds given that I was not in the area at the time they stated and therefore outside of charging hours. There are no clocks to display the time in the area/ approach of the tunnel so I had no option but to rely on the time displayed in my vehicle, as I couldn't possibly check my phone whilst driving because I would be communicating a criminal offence.
Their mitigation acceptance I feel, is based on however the person dealing with your case feels on the day.
Pretty frustrating really, no one likes getting a fines or penalties but I've seen them cancel fines for less convincing reasons and it seems they have less leniency to those who reside in London. Conspiracy/opinion which I know people are not fond of on this site.
Forgive my frustrations as this week hasn't been easy and as a result I'm just venting. I appreciate this site and your advice.
I have appealed on one of the official grounds given that I was not in the area at the time they stated and therefore outside of charging hours. There are no clocks to display the time in the area/ approach of the tunnel so I had no option but to rely on the time displayed in my vehicle, as I couldn't possibly check my phone whilst driving because I would be communicating a criminal offence.
Their mitigation acceptance I feel, is based on however the person dealing with your case feels on the day.
Pretty frustrating really, no one likes getting a fines or penalties but I've seen them cancel fines for less convincing reasons and it seems they have less leniency to those who reside in London. Conspiracy/opinion which I know people are not fond of on this site.
Forgive my frustrations as this week hasn't been easy and as a result I'm just venting. I appreciate this site and your advice.