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Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) / Re: Barkingside, Redbridge PCN-Entering and Stopping At Box Junction When prohibited
« on: May 23, 2026, 11:45:48 am »
Thanks for the input.
I have written two draft challenging the PCN, i was wondering if you can take a look and see which version would benefit my case:
Version 1:
I am formally challenging the above Penalty Charge Notice.
When I entered the box junction, there was clear space ahead of both my vehicle and the vehicle in front. I entered in good faith expecting to clear the junction without stopping. A vehicle then suddenly pulled out from a parking bay and performed a U-turn (or unexpected manoeuvre), causing the vehicle directly ahead of me to stop abruptly. I was forced to brake suddenly as a result.
Importantly, even after this abrupt stop, there remained sufficient clearance ahead of my vehicle to allow me to completely exit the box junction. The CCTV footage will confirm this.
Additionally, the yellow box markings at this location are faded and worn, making them much less visible at night. This poor maintenance contributed to the situation.
Version 2:
I am challenging this Penalty Charge Notice because the alleged contravention did not occur.
When I entered the box junction, there was clear space ahead of both my vehicle and the vehicle in front. I entered lawfully, expecting to clear the junction. A vehicle then suddenly pulled out from a parking bay and performed a U-turn (or unexpected manoeuvre), causing the vehicle directly ahead of me to stop abruptly. I was forced to brake suddenly as a result.
Importantly, even after this abrupt stop, there remained sufficient clearance ahead of my vehicle to allow me to completely exit the box junction. The CCTV footage will confirm this gap existed.
Furthermore, the yellow box junction markings were faded and worn, making them significantly less visible at night from a driver’s normal eye level.
Additionally, CCTV footage from an elevated camera angle does not accurately reflect what a driver sees on the road.
I have written two draft challenging the PCN, i was wondering if you can take a look and see which version would benefit my case:
Version 1:
I am formally challenging the above Penalty Charge Notice.
When I entered the box junction, there was clear space ahead of both my vehicle and the vehicle in front. I entered in good faith expecting to clear the junction without stopping. A vehicle then suddenly pulled out from a parking bay and performed a U-turn (or unexpected manoeuvre), causing the vehicle directly ahead of me to stop abruptly. I was forced to brake suddenly as a result.
Importantly, even after this abrupt stop, there remained sufficient clearance ahead of my vehicle to allow me to completely exit the box junction. The CCTV footage will confirm this.
Additionally, the yellow box markings at this location are faded and worn, making them much less visible at night. This poor maintenance contributed to the situation.
Version 2:
I am challenging this Penalty Charge Notice because the alleged contravention did not occur.
When I entered the box junction, there was clear space ahead of both my vehicle and the vehicle in front. I entered lawfully, expecting to clear the junction. A vehicle then suddenly pulled out from a parking bay and performed a U-turn (or unexpected manoeuvre), causing the vehicle directly ahead of me to stop abruptly. I was forced to brake suddenly as a result.
Importantly, even after this abrupt stop, there remained sufficient clearance ahead of my vehicle to allow me to completely exit the box junction. The CCTV footage will confirm this gap existed.
Furthermore, the yellow box junction markings were faded and worn, making them significantly less visible at night from a driver’s normal eye level.
Additionally, CCTV footage from an elevated camera angle does not accurately reflect what a driver sees on the road.
