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Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) / Re: Ealing, Code 53J (1) (U) & Also 53J (2) (U) both in Northcroft Road W13
« on: May 25, 2026, 06:22:12 am »
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Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) / Re: Ealing, Code 53J (1) (U) & Also 53J (2) (U) both in Northcroft Road W13
« on: May 22, 2026, 01:55:58 pm »
I only came on here in case there may have been an error with the ticket as is sometimes the case. Also I think there should be paint on the floor to denote these areas more clearly and they are new, having been only introduced this year and there may have been test cases out there. The DVLA should write to you when there's updates, without having to sign up, but I signed up a few months ago and have not had one since signing up. I was also weirded out by the 3:08 thing. If I was 'zipping past' and was above the 20mph limit I'm sure they would have added that to my charge. I don't consider 20mph zipping. I don't drive much and I had been preoccupied with my elderly sick mother and grieving the death of a pet. I'm sorry you have compassion fatigue, don't worry I've learned my lesson without needing to be kicked while I'm down. They are big fines for someone who just spent a fortune on treatment for a deceased pet. Oh and no the videos are not available until you request them, the only reason you could see the first one was because I requested it last week. And I'm still awaiting the second video to be uploaded, so no, you can't just view them without a request - for Ealing anyway.
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Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) / Re: Ealing, Code 53J (1) (U) & Also 53J (2) (U) both in Northcroft Road W13
« on: May 21, 2026, 12:46:59 pm »
Does asking for video evidence mean I have put in an official representation and the higher rate is stopped? Please could you let me know as I think I would have to get something in today if so. Sorry to be dense
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Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) / Re: Ealing, Code 53J (1) (U) & Also 53J (2) (U) both in Northcroft Road W13
« on: May 21, 2026, 09:13:58 am »QuoteIt's odd that the 2nd PCN is 13 days after the offence date. Is that something to challenge?They have 28 days from contravention date to serve a PCN by post.
Q: Did you approach those "flying motorbike" signs head on, or did you make a right turn that is just by them.
From your narrative, it seems you didn't know what the signs meant, which is not an excuse or reason for cancellation of the PCN. Have a read here: -
https://lbbspending.blogspot.com/2026/05/beware-flying-motorbike-sign.html
Mr Mustard has been a regular contributor on this forum in the past, and knows his stuff.
Thank you I will have a look. I rarely drive, not even every week, I'm not a well person but as I had to deal with a very sick elderly mother I had to do a lot of chores for her, take her to hospital appointments etc etc, I was driving much more than usual. I know what they are now and will pull over and assess the situation in future. I appreciate there's little hope of a challenge but I do find it strange they are both at 15:08 and frankly can't believe the coincidence that they are that both at almost exactly the same time on different dates. There's no accounting for it.
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Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) / Ealing, Code 53J (1) (U) & Also 53J (2) (U) both in Northcroft Road W13
« on: May 20, 2026, 11:22:19 pm »
Hi, I have managed to get two PCNs in the space of a couple of weeks 
I did not know about these new school zones and the signs look just like the normal signs that tell you that you're entering a zone that you can't park in between certain hours. Around this time I was dealing with an incredibly sick elderly mother and a very sick beloved family pet who died on the 3rd May. Mother has thankfully survived a week in the acute medical unit, but I wish I hadn't managed to get these tickets on top of it all. The vet bill was astronomical. So much stress.
PCN 1 30/4/26 @ 15:08:53 Date of Notice 06/05/26
PCN 2, 05/05/26 @ 15:08:25 Date of Notice 18/05/26
I have only pasted the first pages, I can add more tomorrow if you like, but it's interesting that on Page 2 it says 'You can view a recording or still images of this alleged contravention online by visiting www.viewmypcn.co.uk/ealing. But you can't as that address doesn't exist.
It's strange that they are both at 15:08. I have no idea why there are both for the exact same minute. I have no 'regular' route or even anywhere to be at such a specific time, it seems a very strange fluke. I have however asked for the video footage of PCN 1 last week.
PCN 2 only arrived today and I will have to ask to see the video tomorrow. I'm going to upload this first and my computer is playing up so I need to shut down and reboot and it's getting very late so will post this and update/amend tomorrow.
Northcroft Road Google Map Link
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3bn7HutvMk8Qoiwx9
For PCN 1, 30/04/26 I believe I approached from Cranmer Avenue, turning right into Northcroft Road.
This is a photograph of what was directly in front of me
This is the view as I turned right
This is the view as I headed straight on
This is the road to the left of my head on with a sign saying no trucks
This is the view to the right of head on
This is the view head on a bit
I honestly think they should paint the floor a different colour or not have signs the same size as the controlled zones. They're even less colourful than the controlled zones, they look so innocuous as compared to the controlled zone signs.
I know I probably don't have much hope of getting them dismissed but I thought I must try. If you have any advice I'd be so grateful. I try so hard not to get caught but my goodness it's so hard sometimes. I can't believe I got two. I hope there's no more! I'm pretty sure that after the 8th May I was fully aware of the problem. It's odd that the 2nd PCN is 13 days after the offence date. Is that something to challenge?
Best wishes and thanks for any help you can offer.
Erin
I did not know about these new school zones and the signs look just like the normal signs that tell you that you're entering a zone that you can't park in between certain hours. Around this time I was dealing with an incredibly sick elderly mother and a very sick beloved family pet who died on the 3rd May. Mother has thankfully survived a week in the acute medical unit, but I wish I hadn't managed to get these tickets on top of it all. The vet bill was astronomical. So much stress.
PCN 1 30/4/26 @ 15:08:53 Date of Notice 06/05/26
PCN 2, 05/05/26 @ 15:08:25 Date of Notice 18/05/26
I have only pasted the first pages, I can add more tomorrow if you like, but it's interesting that on Page 2 it says 'You can view a recording or still images of this alleged contravention online by visiting www.viewmypcn.co.uk/ealing. But you can't as that address doesn't exist.
It's strange that they are both at 15:08. I have no idea why there are both for the exact same minute. I have no 'regular' route or even anywhere to be at such a specific time, it seems a very strange fluke. I have however asked for the video footage of PCN 1 last week.
PCN 2 only arrived today and I will have to ask to see the video tomorrow. I'm going to upload this first and my computer is playing up so I need to shut down and reboot and it's getting very late so will post this and update/amend tomorrow.
Northcroft Road Google Map Link
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3bn7HutvMk8Qoiwx9
For PCN 1, 30/04/26 I believe I approached from Cranmer Avenue, turning right into Northcroft Road.
This is a photograph of what was directly in front of me
This is the view as I turned right
This is the view as I headed straight on
This is the road to the left of my head on with a sign saying no trucks
This is the view to the right of head on
This is the view head on a bit
I honestly think they should paint the floor a different colour or not have signs the same size as the controlled zones. They're even less colourful than the controlled zones, they look so innocuous as compared to the controlled zone signs.
I know I probably don't have much hope of getting them dismissed but I thought I must try. If you have any advice I'd be so grateful. I try so hard not to get caught but my goodness it's so hard sometimes. I can't believe I got two. I hope there's no more! I'm pretty sure that after the 8th May I was fully aware of the problem. It's odd that the 2nd PCN is 13 days after the offence date. Is that something to challenge?
Best wishes and thanks for any help you can offer.
Erin
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Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) / Re: PCN Not Loading while Parked in a Loading Bay, 3 mins timer started 2 mins after parking.
« on: October 27, 2024, 03:55:06 pm »
Thanks ever so much @cp8759. I will craft a letter (thanks for tips on format @HCAndersen) and put it in as soon as I can.
Would it be considered unnecessarily antagonistic to use Tribunal case references as per @Chaseman's documentation? Or is it better to go in looking like the layperson I am?
It's already over a week since it's issue and I probably don't have much longer to get my appeal in.
Best
Erin
Would it be considered unnecessarily antagonistic to use Tribunal case references as per @Chaseman's documentation? Or is it better to go in looking like the layperson I am?
It's already over a week since it's issue and I probably don't have much longer to get my appeal in.
Best
Erin
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Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) / Re: PCN Not Loading while Parked in a Loading Bay, 3 mins timer started 2 mins after parking.
« on: October 21, 2024, 03:50:00 pm »
Hi, I have found the receipts for when they were dropped in for the two items that I was having repaired, both were lights. It took more than three mintues for the owner to get to me in the queue and then locate said items and to show me they were working. One receipt is dated 3rd August and the other 9th Sept. Life had gotten in the way of collecting them and it became really important as the shop was closing.
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Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) / PCN Not Loading while Parked in a Loading Bay, 3 mins timer started 2 mins after parking.
« on: October 21, 2024, 01:59:35 pm »
I had to collect some items from a shop that was ceasing trading the following day and parked in the loading bay outside. I started a timer the moment I parked and took a photo of the shop as soon as I left the car (because I was sad to see it go) and the time on that photo was 1606. The traffic warden started the three minute timer literally two minutes later at 1608, while I was in the queue to speak to the owner.
The item I was collecting didn't appear to be working and the owner had to have a fiddle with the item to see why not, in those few minutes I took the opportunity to take some video of the shop and even into the shop corridor outside and I caught on tape the fact that I already had a ticket!
By the time I got to the car to see I had been given a ticket I looked at my timer and according to it I still had 6 minutes left. I did not leave the shop other than to go into the shop. (I may have briefly stepped outside on the pavement to video the front of the shop but went straight back in) and by then my goods were ready.
There will be CCTV of the street I'm sure as it's a very busy road and the council must make a lot of money issuing tickets there. I just feel this is very unfair.
Anyway, I took a photo of my car in the bay and if they had given me a ticket for my wheels being outside of the bay markings they would have been bang to rights, but they did not, so I feel I should fight it. Can I charge them for the admin time? I could so do without all this. Anyway, hope you can help. I used to have an account on PepiPoo and you guys have always helped so much and I'm so grateful you're still here.
Front of PCN:
Back of PCN:
Image of Car in Bay:
Location of Vehicle/Shop: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZcTtzBippSo3zjdq5
Screenshot of Timer:
The item I was collecting didn't appear to be working and the owner had to have a fiddle with the item to see why not, in those few minutes I took the opportunity to take some video of the shop and even into the shop corridor outside and I caught on tape the fact that I already had a ticket!
By the time I got to the car to see I had been given a ticket I looked at my timer and according to it I still had 6 minutes left. I did not leave the shop other than to go into the shop. (I may have briefly stepped outside on the pavement to video the front of the shop but went straight back in) and by then my goods were ready.
There will be CCTV of the street I'm sure as it's a very busy road and the council must make a lot of money issuing tickets there. I just feel this is very unfair.
Anyway, I took a photo of my car in the bay and if they had given me a ticket for my wheels being outside of the bay markings they would have been bang to rights, but they did not, so I feel I should fight it. Can I charge them for the admin time? I could so do without all this. Anyway, hope you can help. I used to have an account on PepiPoo and you guys have always helped so much and I'm so grateful you're still here.
Front of PCN:
Back of PCN:
Image of Car in Bay:
Location of Vehicle/Shop: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZcTtzBippSo3zjdq5
Screenshot of Timer:
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