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All you need to do is read through some of the postings in the council tickets forum; if you want to challenge private tickets, read through the private tickets section. there's a lot to. tak in. Don't be afraid to post on here

That last bit especially. Reading as much as you can is a very good idea (especially the 'Read This First' posts...), as that ideally means you have at least a rudimentary idea of some of the concepts involved before posting, which will make your post more informative, and as such elicit better advice in response.

But, don't be afraid to post for advice before taking action. A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing... I've seen a good few cases where people have fired off an appeal having read a bunch of what they thought were similar cases, without posting here, then by the time they do post here it turns out they have inadvertently harmed their own case.

The problem is that the general person in the street (yes, pun intended) believes that a case won at the Tribunal is case law. I have had very detailed discussions with such (a friend) last week.

I heard with great sadness yesterday that someone has just paid his PCN for the infamous bus lane at Eden Street Kingston.

https://youtu.be/dmo43oExMxs

Sadly, The Mugged Club has another member. 

I heard with great sadness yesterday that someone has just paid his PCN for the infamous bus lane at Eden Street Kingston.

https://youtu.be/dmo43oExMxs

Sadly, The Mugged Club has another member. 

Dear Mr Kirsch

I attach several videos which were taken yesterday afternoon in the space of 20 minutes.

I kook forward to your response as to what you are going to do about this unfair discrimination.

I also witnessed a car cutting up a cyclist by performing an illegal left turn from Eden Street into Union Street and I believe you do not enforce this by camera. Not only was this illegal but also the car reversed into the main road (Eden Street) in order to complete the move.

Yours sincerely

James Bond

Videos:

https://youtu.be/WUMGYkfzdj0

https://youtu.be/ndAdK60EaNo

https://youtu.be/wd8-slu5dk4

Bus stop opposite Sainsburys, Surbiton. Sunburnt. 

https://youtu.be/Mnv0YegvJs0

I haven't read the whole thread, but did read the first few pages.

The first thing that struck me was that the real question is how are the PPCs able to raise 40,000 invoices a day (not my figure, but one of the experts here) that rely on the threat of legal action to extort money from individuals? And then, when it gets to the actual legal part of it, many, if not all, discontinue. I realise I'm preaching to the converted here, but the answer to your question is simply 'publicity'.

There was talk of a website to help channel people down the correct route, and I remember Pepipoo used to have a similar 'calculator' for NIPs etc. Looking at JUST PPCs and their increasingly automated processes, it  appears that in order to rebuff them we need an automated process also.

As it happens I've been writing software for over 30 years and could probably get something rudimentary together fairly quickly.

Judging by the speed of responses from SP83 and the OP I'm guessing you have some boiler plated responses prepared, this would be a good starting point.

PM me if your interested/agree that we need something to take up the 'easy win' tickets. @Southpaw82 : If this is to progress the best place for it would be as part of this site, and for that we'd need the owners permission. It's possible to host it elsewhere, if required, but would be better within this sites' mechanism for maintenance etc.

Judging by the speed of responses from SP83 and the OP I'm guessing you have some boiler plated responses prepared, this would be a good starting point.

PM me if your interested/agree that we need something to take up the 'easy win' tickets. @Southpaw82 : If this is to progress the best place for it would be as part of this site, and for that we'd need the owners permission. It's possible to host it elsewhere, if required, but would be better within this sites' mechanism for maintenance etc.

Whilst I have toyed with (and mocked up a wizard like site with upload facility), the biggest barrier is the end user and their comprehension of the paperwork or situation in front of them. Some of the key timings / information need people to accurately answer questions and (for instance) know what stage they are at.
Unless you're getting AI/OCR involved with scans or pictures, as demonstrated by threads on here sometimes not getting the details required even 4-5-6 posts in, the weakest link is going to be the user.

Perhaps a better option would be for the user to start the process, it to be moderated/validated for the stage they are at, then allow the automated system to continue?

If you do need any help just shout.

Yeah the idea was that the process would start simply and given the answers would branch where required.

Shall I start a proper thread for this in the flame pit and we can put the current state of play on the first page?