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Hi @cp8759,

Could you please check the last sentence of the draft representation.

‘At the location captured by your camera, there are no restrictions or prohibitions on vehicles changing lane at any stage, nor can the turn left arrow embedded into the traffic light array have the effect you think it does: if it did, then all traffic including traffic in the left-hand lane would be required to turn right.‘

Did you mean to say ‘…nor can the turn RIGHT arrow embedded into the traffic light array…’

Also is it possible to add to the grounds for representation by saying ‘that the signs embedded on the traffic lights affecting the proposed offending vehicle are not shown in your evidence and the vehicle is therefore not subject to penalty given the evidence you have provided’?

The video evidence only shows the front of the vehicle, but not the sign on the traffic light that the vehicle crossed. The lights could say absolutely anything!!

I look forward to your advice as this may have an effect on all PCN’s issued at this junction as, it would seem, all PCN’s were likely issued based on this camera as evidence.

Thanks again for your time.

Thanks so much. I’m presuming I select the ‘ground for representation’:

‘There was no contravention of a prescribed Order/failure to comply with an indication on a sign/contravention of a lorry ban order (2)’?

I don’t believe any of the other ‘grounds for representation’ fit the case.

Thanks. My understanding is you don’t lose the discount by submitting a representation so maybe it’s worth trying in the initial phase. Am I correct?

That would be amazing kind sir. Between council’s viciously raising revenue through the aggressive issue of PCN’s and APCOA parking refusing to issue NHS staff with staff parking permits in a timely manner (if at all!), I am finding myself with an increasing number of grey hairs and an unwanted receding hairline!

You all really are angels to the general public that find themselves helpless in these situations.

Thank you

Thank you @cp8759 for posting the video. I really appreciate your effort.

The other reason I am keen to overturn the penalty charge notice issued by Ealing council is down to my experience of receiving a penalty charge notice from them in the past. In that instance, I accidentally turned right on a ‘no right turn’ road as the sign indicating no right turn was not clearly visible and was covered in moss, and the road markings were obstructed by a van, parked over them, stationed there on a double yellow line.

I paid the fine as I was afraid that I would no longer be eligible for the discount if I submitted an appeal. The council responded by saying ‘something’ along the lines of that they took on board the mitigating circumstances, but given that the fine had been paid that the matter was now closed.

I was fuming! I couldn’t believe the arrogance of the council in their response at the time!

As a result I am an advocate of any organisation, like yours, that helps the general public to seek justice against these ‘behemoth’ that prey on vulnerable members of the community!

I’m afraid I am struggling to convert the video to a postable format. The link to the PCN evidence video is as follows:

https://viewmypcn.co.uk/default.aspx?r=59c201257df136c64ed578c64cb635d0704aa7f4

If there is any way an expert can help post this I would be very grateful otherwise I can post the PCN number and vehicle reg in a separate post if it helps.

Again thank you all for your support.