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Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) / TfL / 52g / Rotherhithe Tunnel 2t Weight Limit / Branch Road
« on: January 23, 2026, 10:44:55 am »
Hello,
My case is somewhat like this one:
https://www.ftla.uk/civil-penalty-charge-notices-(councils-tfl-and-so-on)/tfl-52g-rotherhithe-tunnel-2t-weight-limit-branch-road/
I was driving a (electric citroen berlingo).
My TFL PCN images: https://imgpile.com/p/0VXpCmv
I was not expecting the vehicle to be overweight (driving alone, no cargo) and entering the tunnel requires care and navigational attention so I was overwhelmed by the signage upon entering.
• I remember seeing multiple signs about the 2m height/width restrictions, but nothing that clearly indicated a weight limit. Having now reviewed Google Maps, I can see there is a sign, but it’s a small “2t” inside a lorry icon, which is not really clear or obvious for drivers (especially coming from the big roundabout south of the tunnel during rush hour).
• The van passed through the 2m barriers without issue, reinforcing the impression that my vehicle was fully compliant.
I’m hoping there’s some case I can make? Financially this comes at a very bad time.
Thank you for any support!
Matt
My case is somewhat like this one:
https://www.ftla.uk/civil-penalty-charge-notices-(councils-tfl-and-so-on)/tfl-52g-rotherhithe-tunnel-2t-weight-limit-branch-road/
I was driving a (electric citroen berlingo).
My TFL PCN images: https://imgpile.com/p/0VXpCmv
I was not expecting the vehicle to be overweight (driving alone, no cargo) and entering the tunnel requires care and navigational attention so I was overwhelmed by the signage upon entering.
• I remember seeing multiple signs about the 2m height/width restrictions, but nothing that clearly indicated a weight limit. Having now reviewed Google Maps, I can see there is a sign, but it’s a small “2t” inside a lorry icon, which is not really clear or obvious for drivers (especially coming from the big roundabout south of the tunnel during rush hour).
• The van passed through the 2m barriers without issue, reinforcing the impression that my vehicle was fully compliant.
I’m hoping there’s some case I can make? Financially this comes at a very bad time.
Thank you for any support!
Matt