Good Afternoon All,
I've recently received a PCN for "Failing to give way to oncoming vehicles" at Salters Hill and was wondering if it some of the experts here would mind weighing in as I believe I am not at fault. I have provided details of the PCN below.
I was travelling in a convoy behind a silver car and a large white van. The van blocked the view through the tunnel. By the time it cleared, I was already committed to the narrow sectio and it was too late to brake. I clear the section just as the car opposite arrives causing minimal slow down and the car opposite does not even have to stop.
Based of other posts I have seen on this forum for this junction I've decided to fight the PCN with these arguments and would greatly appreciate the opinons of the experts:
Sightlines: The "blind summit" combined with the white van meant the oncoming car was invisible at the decision point and I only became aware of its presence once I was committed.
Signage: The "Give Priority" sign lacks a distance plate, so I am arguing the restriction applies only to the arch itself (which I cleared).
Camera Distortion: The CCTV uses a telephoto lens, compressing the depth of field and making the oncoming car look much closer/more "imminent" than it actually was.
Procedural Impropriety: The PCN wording conflates the statutory periods. It states the 28-day period for the increased charge begins with the "date of notice" and in small print on the other side it states date of service.
I have attatched a copy of the PCN, a link to the video of the incident and the PCN number below.
VIDEO LINK:
https://pcnevidence.lambeth.gov.uk/pcnonline/videocache/fb298ff1-371c-47f5-8e9b-96c15c502f09.mp4MIRROR IN CASE INACCESSIBLE:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13lCO50tJ6h7zuHQTHfEw2JHR1LeGxFi-/view?usp=sharingSCAN OF LETTER:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19BUqfMbZljiV7ZeBS3RW8ibfZ1Mj1uX_/view?usp=drivesdkPCN NUMBER:
MY PLATE: BD19 HMV
Many Thanks,
Sam
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