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Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) / Re: Ealing Council - Contravention 53J Mansell Road School Street
« on: June 07, 2026, 07:42:02 pm »
I was using a Satnav, but I am an experienced driver and don't follow blindly. I did not notice the signs. I've lived in London for just over a year. And the irony is, I live on a school street, which requires a permit. I am somewhat familiar with them. But in my limited experience, the restriction has applied to the road. Before proceeding, there's a natural stop and time to make a judgment before moving. I did not understand that in some streets, the council decides to restrict only part of the road. Regarding any sign further up, I did not see it and do not know if I would have, as I'm unsure where I entered the road. It's a very long road.

I feel confident that if I had approached from the left or right as shown in the video, I would have come to a stop, seen the signs and, whether I could make out the details or not, not have driven on the road. And to be honest with you, if I had noticed the signs whilst driving straight ahead, I most likely would have braked hard to avoid entering the road. I think many people, not familiar with the area or the fact that the council places restrictions head-on, will have been caught out the same way. I found another case on this forum, and their concerns and reasoning are pretty much the same as mine.

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Civil penalty charge notices (Councils, TFL and so on) / Ealing Council - Contravention 53J Mansell Road School Street
« on: June 05, 2026, 02:24:57 pm »
I have uploaded the full PCN and CCTV.

I was travelling from Twickenham to IKEA Wembley and was unfamiliar with the area. I was proceeding straight ahead and did not knowingly enter a restricted zone.

My concern is that by the time the restriction signs became apparent, a motorist unfamiliar with the area would need to identify the sign, read the time plate, determine whether the restriction was active, and then decide whether to continue or divert. The restriction appears to apply only to a specific section of Mansell Road rather than the entire road.

The CCTV still image makes the signs appear obvious in isolation. However, my concern arises from the actual approach to the restriction. I was travelling straight ahead along a relatively long stretch of road and did not encounter the restriction from a position where I would naturally have paused or stopped. My concern is whether a motorist approaching in that manner is given sufficient opportunity to recognise, understand and react to the restriction before becoming committed to the route.

Is there any argument regarding signage, the location description ("Mansell Road Greenford (2) (U)"), or any defect in the PCN wording?

I have reviewed the footage and do not dispute that my vehicle entered the zone. My question is whether there are any viable legal or technical grounds of appeal.







Link to video - https://imgpile.com/p/3N13I2F#0SryAmx







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