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Lea Bridge Road No U Turn Restricted Zone (cctv)
DIR By: kragnar
Date: April 9, 2026, 12:33 pm
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Hi,
I’ve received a PCN from Waltham Forest for an alleged
prohibited U-turn, and I’m trying to figure out the best way to
approach it.
The notice includes video evidence on their appeal site. What’s
confusing is that this is a road with multiple recorded usage on
previous occasions without any issues, so this has come as a bit
of a surprise. I’m not sure if the restriction is something
that’s been introduced recently or if it’s been there for a
while but just isn’t very noticeable.
I’ve since gone back to the location and can see that there is a
sign in place, although it wasn’t something I noticed at the
time.
I haven’t submitted an appeal yet, as I wanted to get some
advice first before taking any steps.
Would appreciate any guidance on whether this is worth
challenging, if there are any valid grounds to appeal, or if
there’s anything else I should consider before responding.
I have access to all the evidence on the council’s site,
including the video, and can share it if that helps.
Thanks in advance.
GSV:
HTML https://maps.app.goo.gl/YyQR1pMxHNrW5iCy9
HTML https://imgpile.com/p/oLnWOGk
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Re: Lea Bridge Road No U Turn Restricted Zone (cctv)
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: April 9, 2026, 5:43 pm
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Video of the sign and your U-turn after passing it is very
clear. Could you post a GSV link to the location, please.
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Re: Lea Bridge Road No U Turn Restricted Zone (cctv)
DIR By: kragnar
Date: April 9, 2026, 7:39 pm
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Here is the GSV that i searched up and found:
HTML https://maps.app.goo.gl/YyQR1pMxHNrW5iCy9
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Re: Lea Bridge Road No U Turn Restricted Zone (cctv)
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: April 9, 2026, 8:10 pm
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GSV October 2024 shows the pole for the sign present, but not
the "No U-Turn" sign. GSV August 2025 shows the sign h as been
installed, so this restriction is relatively new, but I can't
see this helping you in any way. However, wait a bit to see what
else might be suggested, but don't miss any PN deadlines.
2024
HTML https://maps.app.goo.gl/52MmZuDLDHxbyHdM9
2025
HTML https://maps.app.goo.gl/t7KjWMqDDihHE7Aa7
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Re: Lea Bridge Road No U Turn Restricted Zone (cctv)
DIR By: NTIAEP
Date: April 12, 2026, 12:26 pm
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Unless there's a repeater sign or further continuation of the
restriction, is there a sign 440yds further up the road
designating the point at which the no u-turn restriction ends?
Is one required? Otherwise, how do you know when the restriction
ends without measuring it yourself?
Reason for mentioning this is that Redbridge have recently
introduced a no u-turn restriction in both directions on
Cranbrook Rd (between Balfour Rd and Wellesley Rd) and unlike
them to be helpful, have actually installed a sign at both ends
to show where the restriction finishes.
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Re: Lea Bridge Road No U Turn Restricted Zone (cctv)
DIR By: kragnar
Date: April 17, 2026, 5:43 pm
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You bring up a good point. I haven’t been able to find any
signage or road markings that clearly indicate where the
440-yard limit ends.
As mentioned above, that makes it difficult for a driver to know
with any certainty where a U-turn would be permitted. In
practice, the only options are to estimate the distance or to
avoid turning altogether until well beyond what you reasonably
believe to be the restricted area.
The appeal deadline is approaching, so I plan to submit a
challenge on that basis—namely, that the restriction isn’t
clearly defined or adequately communicated to motorists.
I’ll update the thread once I receive a response. That said, I’m
not especially optimistic given how these cases are often
handled by councils. I may consider taking it to adjudication,
although I’m still weighing up whether this point alone is
strong enough to justify going that far.
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Re: Lea Bridge Road No U Turn Restricted Zone (cctv)
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: April 18, 2026, 4:51 am
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Just bear in mind that London councils refuse virtually all
representations because they know that if they do, >95% of
people then pay-up. I doubt your case will be any different. To
get an unbiased result, the only place is London Tribunals.
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Re: Lea Bridge Road No U Turn Restricted Zone (cctv)
DIR By: Hippocrates
Date: April 18, 2026, 8:23 am
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The whole PCN please.
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Re: Lea Bridge Road No U Turn Restricted Zone (cctv)
DIR By: Anarchist
Date: April 24, 2026, 7:22 am
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--- Quote from: kragnar link ---
>
> You bring up a good point. I haven’t been able to find any
signage or road markings that clearly indicate where the
440-yard limit ends.
>
>
--- End Quote ---
I drove along this road this morning and can confirm that,
today, there are a succession of No U Turn signs with an ever
decreasing number of yards plates until there is a No U Turns
sign with an End plate. The approximate position of the End
plate is here:
HTML https://maps.app.goo.gl/iQ4LTMkH1U1Cqbfs7?g_st=ic
This seems to be about 440 yards.
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