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Hi all, I’m looking for some advice on whether it’s worth taking this to tribunal.

I received a PCN for a Prohibited Right Turn - Hornsey Road jun with Fairbridge Road:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/TDTzsxgTUL6kDJL47

I challenged it on the basis that the PCN wording does not comply with paragraph 4((v) of the Act.

The PCN states that an increased charge may be payable if I “fail to pay the Penalty Charge or make representations before the end of 28 days beginning with the date of service of the notice. My argument was that the Act requires the PCN to state that the increased charge applies only if the penalty charge is not paid within 28 days beginning with the date of the notice, and that the wording used misstates the legal trigger, conflates different statutory periods, and creates ambiguity.

The council has rejected the appeal with a fairly standard response and did not really address the statutory wording point in detail.

Before I decide whether to take this to London Tribunals, I’d appreciate views on:

- whether this wording argument is still considered strong,

- whether adjudicators have accepted or rejected similar points recently,

- whether there’s anything I should add or refine if I proceed to tribunal.


Please see initial PCN below





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Plus the response to my first appeal.









Thanks in advance for any guidance.