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Thank you all for your valuable input on this PCN.

Since 1st January 2023, there have been 168 PCNs issued for the same location—Royal Albert Way. Of these, 128 appeals were allowed and 40 were refused, resulting in an appeal success rate of 76.19%.

What I find difficult to understand is why some adjudicators continue to refuse appeals, despite the consistent lack of advance warning signs from any approach to Royal Albert Way. The only signage present appears to be the camera enforcement and prohibition signs. As @Incadecent rightly pointed out, by the time drivers see the diagram 619 sign (as shown in the TSRGD), it’s too late to stop safely, and reversing would pose a serious hazard.

I intend to draw on arguments from the successful appeals—especially those that emphasize the absence of advance warning signs indicating that motor vehicles are prohibited on Royal Albert Way from 11 PM onwards


 

Deal All,


I’ve just received a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) for allegedly failing to comply with a "prohibition on motor vehicles" (contravention code 52m) on Royal Albert Way E16 / Gallions Roundabout E16. The incident is recorded as happening on 25/04/2025 at 23:19.

I was genuinely unaware of any restriction at the time. After receiving the notice, I went back to the location to check for signage—but couldn’t find any clear or visible signs indicating a restriction for motor vehicles. To be thorough, I even recorded a video of my approach and entry onto Royal Albert Way to document what I saw (or didn’t see).

This seems really unfair if the signage isn’t clearly marked, especially for drivers unfamiliar with the area or driving at night. Has anyone else experienced something similar at this location?

Any advice on appealing this would be appreciated.

I have attached PCN and all the council's pictures, videos and the video that I made.

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Hi Again everyone,

Thank you for taking the time to respond.

I was unaware that restrictions on a single yellow line remain in effect on bank holidays, but I now realize I was mistaken.

Please find attached the charge certificate. I will make an effort to locate the original PCN that was placed on the windscreen.

I had expected to receive a PCN by post, as I had assumed—incorrectly—that single yellow line restrictions were not enforced on bank holidays.

I sincerely appreciate everyone's assistance and input on this matter.
K

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thanks stamfordman!!!

formal representation on which grounds?

 

Deal all,

On August 26, 2024 (a bank holiday), I parked on a single yellow line and received a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) stuck to my car windshield. However, I never received a PCN by post, which I was expecting.

Later, on November 5, 2024, I received a Charge Certificate. I wrote to the council explaining that I never received the original PCN, but they refused to consider my case. I then appealed to the Traffic Enforcement Centre (TEC) on the grounds that I never received the PCN. The TEC canceled the Charge Certificate, and I expected to receive a PCN with the reduced penalty of £65.

Instead, I have now received a Notice to Owner demanding £130. What are my options at this stage?














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