London Borough of Barnet
Section 53J - Failing to comply with a restriction on vehicles entering a pedestrian zone (camera enforcement)
Location - Nether Street Into Essex Park N3
Hi
Before I begin, thank you to everyone who has taken their time to respond to my request and for creating this forum which us free and full of helpful advice.
I live in Courthouse Gardens (marked in a blue cross) and had to get to Wentworth avenue (marked in a blue cross) where my GP surgery is located. I have attached a map to show the two roads that have restrictions (marked in red) and the two roads (marked in black) that you would need to take to get to your location. The routes marked in black make for a much longer route to get to my destination.
I received a PCN for entering the road earlier last year in 2024 when the signs were just put up. However, after I paid the PCN, I was refunded the amount by the council.
I received another PCN on 13/03/2025 for the same offence and I had emailed the council about the fact that I had received an earlier fine and it was refunded so why had I received another one.
The council finally responded to me on 29/04/2025 asking me to pay the PCN or make representation.
The images attached show me entering the street at 15:59:18. I have sat in my car and I did check that the car changed time slightly earlier than my phone (image attached). I was wondering if I can challenge this PCN based on the fact that it was out by seconds.
Thanks
https://imgur.com/a/cLd7E0Z