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FYI, these order for recovery came through. How can I send the PE3 by email? To what email address?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N0MRZJXFKj6aAbOizukWAWdx3dXseh25/view?usp=drivesdk

Charge certificate now received.
What can I do?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-CuybxK516AIc47VKDcEdp4yIw2sxGTO/view?usp=drivesdk

Any advice much appreciated

They've finally rejected my informal appeal (attached). Should I formally appeal with the same?

The adjudicator dismissed the appeal. Is there anything else that can be done?

"It is important that the Appellant understands that the adjudicator is not in a position to give his legal advice. The adjudicator's role is to look at whether the parking charge has a basis in law and was properly issued in the circumstances of each particular case. The adjudicator's decision is not legally binding on the Appellant (it is intended to be a guide) and they are free to obtain independent legal advice if they so wish. However, the adjudicator is legally qualified (a barrister or solicitor) and decides the appeal according to their understanding of the law and legal principles.

The terms of this appeal are that I am only allowed to consider the charge being appealed and not the circumstances of other drivers or other parking events. The guidance to this appeal also makes it clear that I am bound by the law of contract and can only consider legal challenges not mistakes or extenuating circumstances. I am satisfied that the Operator's signage, which was on display throughout the site, makes it sufficiently clear that the terms and conditions are in force at all times and that a PCN will be issued to drivers who fail to comply with the terms and conditions, regardless of a driver's reasons for being on site or any mitigating factors. While noting their comments, it is clear from the evidence provided to this appeal that the Appellant did indeed enter and use the site otherwise than in accordance with the displayed terms by failing to ensure that their vehicle was properly registered with a valid E-permit or exemption on this occasion, having been allowed an adequate consideration period prior to the charge being issued. It is the driver's (rather than a third party's) responsibility to ensure that the terms and conditions of parking are properly complied with. I am satisfied on the evidence provided that the Operator has the authority to issue and enforce PCNs at this site. I am further satisfied as to the location of the contravention, that the correct vehicle has been identified entering and exiting the chargeable area at the times suggested in the images provided and that the correct Appellant is pursued.

I am satisfied that the Operator has proven their prima facie case. Whilst having some sympathy with the Appellant's circumstances, once liability has been established, only the Operator has the discretion to vary or cancel the parking charge based on mitigating circumstances. Accordingly this appeal is dismissed.
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The operator made their response on 30/06/2025 11:57:51.


We re-iterate our prima facie points,

We are not legally required to provide commercially sensitive information to the appellant and the appellants understanding of such legal requirements are fundamentally flawed.

If the charge progresses to court and is order, then all documents can be provided
Response to Operator

We have informally appealed with:

"I make this initial challenge as follows:

The PCN is unenforceable because:

1. The reference to The Interpretation Act is both irrelevant and confusing as the legislation pertaining to Bus Lane enforcement refers to actions which may be taken by the authority and/or appellant from the date of the notice.

2. The statement: "Any written correspondence received before the issue of the Enforcement Notice will not be treated as a formal representation." fetters discretion and is contrary to the legislation in that it clearly implies that you will send an Enforcement Notice when the legislation states "may" at 4(3)(e)

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukla/1996/9/section/4/enacted

3. The statement: "It will not entitle you to the right of appeal." is both absurd and flies in the face of the law and natural justice. Further, the next statement about consideration seems to contradict what has been previously stated.

4. The statement: "Failure to respond or contact us within 28 days of the service date of this notice will result in the Enforcement Notice automatically being sent to you after this period." similarly fetters discretion and also misstates the time period.

5. The tfl.gov.uk/red-routes web address provided for paying the PCN is incorrect and results in a "sorry, this page cannot be found".

6. The alleged contravention did not occur:
The embedded photograph on the PCN  lacks any proof of relevant signage either passed or in situ.

Camera authorisation

I put you to strict proof that the camera used to capture the alleged contravention has the correct certification. If this is not forthcoming, this will be another ground of appeal.

In light of the above, please cancel the PCN.

I also request video footage of the alleged contravention to be sent to me"

Hi legends,

TFL Bus lane PCN received for A13 Beckton exit
https://maps.app.goo.gl/unAxoYtNrwpiHoSy6?g_st=ac
No contravention video available, just images.

In 2022 we appealed a bus lane PCN on the grounds of "camera authorisation". Barking and Dagenham council failed to contest the appeal at London tribunals so we won by default. Is the "camera authorisation" angle still the way to go, now?

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