Look at your Post #33. There is an outline appeal there. Don't worry if they reject it, because Havering will not re-offer the discount, so then you'd be able to register an appeal at London Tribunals, and the matter will be looked at dispassionately there. The enormous problem with all councils responding to PCNs is that they keep the penalty money, so can never, ever, be unbiased.
Thank you for this. I've drafted something now, does this look ok?
Dear Havering Council,
I make these formal representations against PCN:
1. The PCN does not particularise what vehicles are restricted.
I have read the PCN, watched the video of the alleged contravention, looked through google maps and shown the video and letter to others, yet despite my best efforts, it is still not clear what the alleged offence was. Having reviewed the video, it is unclear what reason (or signage) that would have been present that would have required any reasonable driver to do a u-turn at a pedestrian crossing instead of going through a green light. I considered just paying the fine however as there is no adequate explanation of the alleged contravention, it would set a disturbing precedent and there is a likelihood that I could receive a future fine for a contravention I similarly know nothing about.
2. There is no evidence of a sign allegedly passed or indeed any other signage such as a legend.
The evidence provided so far has failed to show that there was a sign which gave direction against the driver’s actions. There is no evidence that such a sign;
a) does exist
b) was there on a specific night last year
c) was there legitimately
The evidence provided by the council in support of the PCN fails to demonstrate any of the above points.
3. The PCN does not include the option to pay by post.
Therefore, in light of the above, please cancel it.
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