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I ended up paying the £90, I got caught twice coming in and hour and they let me off the first one. Joke though!

Any advice ? I’m going to have to do something this week.

Thanks, we actually used both on the same day. So expecting another letter soon.

What’s your outcome?

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Hi all,

I recently received a penalty charge for not paying the toll for driving through the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels. This was the first time we’ve used these tunnels since the new charging scheme came into effect.

To be completely honest, when we drove through, we didn’t notice any signage indicating that a charge was required, and we completely forgot to pay. This has never happened to us before — it’s genuinely a first-time mistake.

I’m aware that with other schemes like the Dartford Crossing, there’s sometimes leniency for first-time offenders if you pay promptly and explain the situation. I’m hoping there might be a similar approach here.

Before I get in touch with them, I wanted to ask:
   •   Is there any point in disputing this charge?
   •   Has anyone had success appealing on the grounds of inadequate signage or honest mistake?
   •   What’s the best way to approach this when contacting the relevant authority?

Thanks in advance for any advice or shared experiences.

I’ve just called swanley park and the lady told me my PCN has been cancelled! Woooo

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