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Hi,

I hope someone can clarify what I could do under the following circumstances:

PCN received for alleged moving traffic contravention (yellow box junction), and Representations were made in a timely manner.

After 103 days, Council's rejection received, but they have not responded to an important aspect where the video showed a vehicle from a side road that did not abide by Highway code Rule 172, nor obey the 'right of way' rule, and caused my vehicle to get stuck in the box.

Council has not only ignored that issue, but it has now altered the original video which showed that vehicle's errant action that caused alleged infringement in the first instance, by reducing that which it showed initially.

I'm at stage of applying to London Tribunal, but the main issue that I appealed on has been edited out by the Council, & Adjudicators will not be able to see the original video which told the whole story.

How can I request the original copy, please?

Would much appreciate any advice from you on this very helpful site.

Thank you

Hello Mr Chips,

Apologies for the delay as I could not post the images successfully, and had to meet up with my daughter for help in forwarding the relevant photos.

On the day, I proceeded onto Gliddon Rd from Palliser Rd where it met Margravine Gdns,  entering the box slowly when I saw the vehicles ahead moving along.  I don't recall getting trapped within - which is what the LA is alleging.  I certainly was not blocking the path of any vehicles.

Also included is a photo of the junction box that is longer/wider than the road leading to that point - which I hope will help. 

Enclosed are the PCN images, photo of location, and a Google image of the site:

PCN images:
https://imgpile.com/p/QoE5kll

Google images: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Barons+Court/@51.4902695,-0.2137004,109m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x48760fbe4450375f:0xfb644531656f4352!2sBarons+Court!8m2!3d51.4903156!4d-0.2135906!16zL20vMDI2Z3dm!3m5!1s0x48760fbe4450375f:0xfb644531656f4352!8m2!3d51.4903156!4d-0.2135906!16zL20vMDI2Z3dm!5m1!1e4?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMwOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D.

Box junction:
https://imgpile.com/p/oDaucGJ

Hammersmith appears to have set up many box junctions in multiple spots, resulting in traffic being mostly backed up, at busy times as nobody can move for fear of getting trapped in the hatched area. 

For example, just today mine was the first vehicle in a queue of cars at a crossroad with a box junction, but could not join the traffic until after the lights had changed five times (stationary for over 30 minutes), due to the long tailbacks on the main road preventing cars from proceeding further.

Look forward to hearing from you, and hope the images help to sort out my circumstances.

Thank you.

Hello b789,

This is to let you know that my letter based on your advice, managed to get date of mediation appointment changed.  It is now on a date I am able to attend.

Shall inform you of the outcome.

In the meantime, Thank you.

Hello Moderators,

Now back having been away for a few weeks.  In that time I forwarded N180 to CNBC & Claimant.  However, although I indicated dates I would not be available for the Mediation appointment, the allocation has been within that period.  I have checked by phone if a different date could be assigned, and the response was 'No'.  Since it is a date when I would be in a country without the best communication systems, I feel I may be at a disadvantage on the day if Mediator is unable to easily get through to me.

Also, should I have received Claimant's N180 by now?  MCOL site does not include it under the assigned Ref. number, and neither have I received any relevant email from them.

Any clarification based on your past experience would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Hello b789,
This is a quick update to let you know that I have been checking MCOL daily, but it has thus far not updated anything after my submission was recorded.  I am leaving tomorrow morning, and will be away until early December. 

Shall keep on checking MCOL site, and am hoping both parties will email rather  than resort to the post. (CNBC's recent letter dated 10/10 is post-marked 14/10).  Very much aware my N180 is yet to be submitted - especially with information of which dates I will not be available for any mediation that could be proposed. 

In the meantime, thanks for your advice and guidance.


 

Thank you, B789, your quick response is appreciated. 

I'm concerned that if the N180 form does not arrive in the post before end of this month, I may not have the means to inform the court system.  (I'm hoping the email address would be used for the purpose).

When I checked via MCOL today there was no response yet from other side.  Not sure if the MCOL system can be used for informing of my non-availability?

Thanks for your reply and the link.