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Notice of Rejection of Representations. Your case comes under the London Local
Authorities and Transport for London Act 2003
Penalty Charge Notice number:IY00688508
Date of contravention: 08 Oct 2025
Location: CAMROSE AVENUE
Vehicle registration: G26XXX
Thank you for writing to us.
We have carefully considered what you say but we have decided not to cancel your Penalty
Charge Notice (PCN).
We sent you a PCN because our camera evidence shows your vehicle disobeying a sign and
using a route that was only for buses, cycles and taxis. The sign is blue and round, with a white
picture of the vehicles allowed.
Please be advised that the signage at the location is on both sides of the road, and in
accordance with The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.
The route in question is a section of Camrose Avenue where only buses, taxis and pedal cycles
are allowed to drive through; it does not include the whole of Camrose Avenue. It is an 6'6"
restriction, and should a driver feel that their vehicle would not pass through it, they are required
to seek an alternative route.
We have noted the comments made in your representation. You state the alleged contravention
is not proved because the video does not show any alleged upright signage passed. Whilst
we have taken into consideration the mitigating circumstances described, unfortunately, they
do not warrant cancellation of the PCN. The CCTV footage clearly shows your vehicle driving
through the buses, taxis and cycles lane and the signage was correctly displayed.
The signs clearly advise motorists of the approaching width restriction in advance and the
words "BUS GATE" are painted on the carriageway itself. The signage is lit from dusk til dawn
and vehicle headlights further illuminate the signs and road markings.
There is no legislation for there to be advanced warning signs for the buses, taxis and cycles
only lane. There are directional white arrows on the road to give motorists guidance as to the
lane they should be travelling in.
It is unfortunate that you were unfamiliar with the rules that were in force. However, having
viewed the full CCTV footage, we are satisfied the driver had ample time to get into the correct
lane of traffic.
You can view CCTV evidence of your case online at https://www.harrow.gov.uk/pcn
You have these choices:
• You can pay the discount charge of £80.00. You have 14 days from the date of this letter
being served to do this.
• You can pay £160.00 if you miss the discount period. You have 28 days from the date of
this letter being served to do this.
• You can appeal to the Parking Adjudicator using the enclosed form. You have 28 days from
the date of this letter being served to do this. The Adjudicator can ask one side to pay costs
if he or she believes, for example, that they have been wholly unreasonable. However, the
Adjudicator rarely asks either side to pay costs. The Adjudicator is independent and both
sides must accept the Adjudicator's decision. If you lose your appeal, you will have to pay
the full charge rather than the discount charge (unless the Adjudicator decides otherwise).
If you do nothing
If, after 28 days, you have taken no action, we may send you a Charge Certificate increasing
the charge from £160.00 to £240.00. You will then have 14 days to pay the increased charge.
If, after the 14 days, you have not paid the increased charge, we may apply to the County
Court to recover the money - plus court costs - from you.
How to pay:
• online at www.harrow.gov.uk/pcn and click 'Pay'.
• by phone on (020) 8424 1220
Yours sincerely
Parking Representations Office
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