Free Traffic Legal Advice

Thanks for taking the time to respond. I am hoping after reviewing the reference library that it would have been possible to still challenge this by having it reinstated in my name?

I can't easily retrace my steps as I'm on a mobile but there was a segment on PCNs that I stumbled upon that had notices from the council stating they would reissue it.

Is this not possible in my case?

Or writing to the rental agent?


=== In the Make Sure You Read This the paragraph
"Lastly this spreadsheet https://bit.ly/2ALghSS includes a database of known flaws for each PCN-issuing authority in the country, plus key legislation, case law and so on, it's not essential reading but is a useful reference library"
===

1. Topic

Hammersmith & Fulham – PCN dated 29 Sep – rental company paid without my knowledge

52M RMV Rivercourt Road contravention


2. Outline your case / tell your story / explain the problem

I received a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) on 16 October 2025, but the PCN itself is dated 29 September 2025.

The notice has a “paid” stamp dated 14 October 2025, and when I searched on Hammersmith & Fulham’s website for the video evidence or to challenge it, the system shows the case as “closed”.

I believe the rental company paid the PCN directly, and they are now seeking reimbursement from me of £80 penalty + £15 admin fee.

I did not have the opportunity to challenge the PCN. After reading other threads here, it seems that I might have had a better outcome if the PCN had not been paid so quickly and was given the opportunity to challenge it.

https://www.ftla.uk/civil-penalty-charge-notices-(councils-tfl-and-so-on)/lbhf-52m-prohibition-on-certain-vehicles-rivercourt-road-turning-from-great-west/



I’m currently not in a good financial position and this added cost is a real hardship. I would appreciate any guidance on whether I have any options to contest the charge or the rental company’s actions, or any steps I can take at this stage.


---

3. PCN and correspondence

PCN date: 29 Sep 2025

PCN received via email on 16 Oct 2025

Paid stamp is dated 14 Oct 2025. Unsure what date rental company received it.

Authority: Hammersmith & Fulham

PCN image:
https://imgpile.com/p/G4UO2fg

Google Street View location link:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1GtLif57YtULf9Gz9?g_st=ac


Additional notes:

The rental company is seeking £80 + £15 admin fee.

I have not been able to write to the council as the matter is closed on their page and it won't allow any responses. Technically I could post a letter but waiting for advice.

I habe also not responded to the rental car agency as I want to approach this in the right way before taking action by getting advise on this forum.

Please let know if I have any way to challenge or appeal given that the authority already considers the case closed.