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London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham PCN HZ96335915 Car Reg
RX24HWB
DIR By: Mike B
Date: May 5, 2026, 5:20 pm
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Penalty charge issued for failing to comply with a prohibition
on certain types of vehicle. I entered Rivercourt Road from the
A4 on 5th January 2026. Date of notice 14th January 2026.
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I appealed on the basis that the video was not clear as to what
offence I had committed. I expressed the view if there was some
sort of restriction as I turned in to the road I did not see it.
Please can you advise what I have done wrong. I also made the
point about my concerns about safety to myself and other road
users trying to re-enter the A4.
The H&F responded on 28th April dismissing my appeal. Please see
link.
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I am not happy about paying the fine and feel that the decision
to penalise me is unfair. Having looked at this site I have
drafted an appeal to the Adjudicator as follows:
" My grounds of appeal are set out below.
The signage referred to in my rejection letter appears to bear
no resemblance to the restriction signs on display at the time
of my alleged offence. Please compare video and picture of my
car entering Rivercourt Road to the picture sent to me by the
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
In my case it is evident that there is inadequate signage of the
restriction, but in any event H & F had a duty under Regulation
6 of The Local Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England
and Wales) Regulations 1996 to consult with other highway
authorities, before implementing the traffic order, but I
believe failed to do so.
The signage at the junction of the A4 and Rivercourt Road is
wholly inadequate and fails the test of "reasonable clarity"
required by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions
(TSRGD).
Approach from A4: The advance warning signs on the A4 are small,
poorly positioned, and frequently obscured by high-volume
traffic on this 40mph dual carriageway. A motorist focused on
safe lane positioning cannot reasonably be expected to see,
read, and comprehend these signs.
Point of No Return: The restriction signs at the entrance to
Rivercourt Road itself are positioned such that they only become
visible after a driver has already committed to the turn.
Because Rivercourt Road is narrow and lacks a safe turning point
(the new turning bay referred to in my notice of rejection was
not in place in January 2026) a driver is forced to pass the
signs once they have seen them. Attempting to reverse back onto
the busy A4 would be a dangerous and illegal manoeuvre.
I further contend that the Traffic Management Order (TMO)
underpinning this restriction may be invalid. Under Regulation 6
of The Local Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England
and Wales) Regulations 1996, the Council has a statutory duty to
consult with other highway authorities (in this case, Transport
for London, as the authority for the A4) before implementing
such an order. There is strong evidence to suggest that the
Council failed to adequately consult or coordinate with TfL
regarding the impact of this scheme on the A4 trunk road.
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Re: London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham PCN HZ96335915 Car
Reg RX24HWB
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: May 5, 2026, 6:16 pm
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Join the Rivercourt Road Club of PCN recipients at probably the
worst restriction ever introduced by a London council !!
I suggest you stand your ground as far as London Tribunals,
because so far H&F have never let a case get to LT, knowing the
existing restriction is absolute shite, and much worse, is
dangerous.
They know it is shite, because a new arrangement has been
prepared which may deal with the situation. HOwever, that change
has yet to take place.
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Re: London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham PCN HZ96335915 Car
Reg RX24HWB
DIR By: John U.K.
Date: May 6, 2026, 12:35 am
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Please show us the 1st & 4th pages of the rejection -only redact
yr name & address from docs, leave all else in..
Did you register an appeal? Always opt for a personal (=video or
telephone) hearing, never a decision on papers.
Your draft looks OK (they are almost certain to reject), see
what the experts here say but do not miss deadlined. Do use some
highlighting to make it easier to read.
I have put a list below of some of the more useful threads on
Rivercourt Road on case you have missed any.
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> As you have seen, this is well-known here. Have a look at
these threads
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> The last has links to other threads which are relevant.
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> Our member, @Bustagate has also produced a useful set of notes
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> AFAIK, no case has yet reached London Tribunals, with H&F
folding (often at the very last moment). It's as if they are
afraid of an adverse tribunal decision.
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Re: London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham PCN HZ96335915 Car
Reg RX24HWB
DIR By: Mike B
Date: May 6, 2026, 3:16 am
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Thank you both for your comments. Additional pages attached.
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Re: London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham PCN HZ96335915 Car
Reg RX24HWB
DIR By: John U.K.
Date: May 6, 2026, 4:16 am
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Unlike the previous images, of these latest links the first says
link expired and the second requires a download :(
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Re: London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham PCN HZ96335915 Car
Reg RX24HWB
DIR By: Mike B
Date: May 6, 2026, 5:54 am
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Apologies. Trying again.
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Re: London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham PCN HZ96335915 Car
Reg RX24HWB
DIR By: John U.K.
Date: May 6, 2026, 8:41 am
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We still need the front page of the rejection of 28th April,
please.
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Re: London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham PCN HZ96335915 Car
Reg RX24HWB
DIR By: MrChips
Date: May 6, 2026, 9:34 am
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What date were your representations submitted?
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Re: London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham PCN HZ96335915 Car
Reg RX24HWB
DIR By: Mike B
Date: May 6, 2026, 1:37 pm
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Apologies. Not very good with the tech side of things. Hopefully
now sent correct photo. In response to the query about when I
submitted my representations these were sent back in January to
appeal the initial penalty charge. I am now in the process of
appealing to the Adjudicator.
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Re: London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham PCN HZ96335915 Car
Reg RX24HWB
DIR By: MrChips
Date: May 6, 2026, 4:28 pm
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I meant the precise date, not the month. Depending on the answer
you may have a winning hand.
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