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#Post#: 119360--------------------------------------------------
Ealing, Code 53J (1) (U) & Also 53J (2) (U) both in
Northcroft Road W13
DIR By: ErinFury
Date: May 20, 2026, 5:22 pm
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Hi, I have managed to get two PCNs in the space of a couple of
weeks :(
I did not know about these new school zones and the signs look
just like the normal signs that tell you that you're entering a
zone that you can't park in between certain hours. Around this
time I was dealing with an incredibly sick elderly mother and a
very sick beloved family pet who died on the 3rd May. Mother has
thankfully survived a week in the acute medical unit, but I wish
I hadn't managed to get these tickets on top of it all. The vet
bill was astronomical. So much stress.
PCN 1 30/4/26 @ 15:08:53 Date of Notice 06/05/26
HTML https://cdn.imgpile.com/f/hTCbmBu_xl.png
PCN 2, 05/05/26 @ 15:08:25 Date of Notice 18/05/26
HTML https://cdn.imgpile.com/f/juXfel0_xl.png
I have only pasted the first pages, I can add more tomorrow if
you like, but it's interesting that on Page 2 it says 'You can
view a recording or still images of this alleged contravention
online by visiting www.viewmypcn.co.uk/ealing. But you can't as
that address doesn't exist.
It's strange that they are both at 15:08. I have no idea why
there are both for the exact same minute. I have no 'regular'
route or even anywhere to be at such a specific time, it seems a
very strange fluke. I have however asked for the video footage
of PCN 1 last week.
PCN 2 only arrived today and I will have to ask to see the video
tomorrow. I'm going to upload this first and my computer is
playing up so I need to shut down and reboot and it's getting
very late so will post this and update/amend tomorrow.
Northcroft Road Google Map Link
HTML https://maps.app.goo.gl/3bn7HutvMk8Qoiwx9
HTML https://maps.app.goo.gl/3bn7HutvMk8Qoiwx9
For PCN 1, 30/04/26 I believe I approached from Cranmer Avenue,
turning right into Northcroft Road.
This is a photograph of what was directly in front of me
HTML https://cdn.imgpile.com/f/PkUUlR9_xl.jpg
This is the view as I turned right
HTML https://cdn.imgpile.com/f/R2er6Aw_xl.jpg
This is the view as I headed straight on
HTML https://cdn.imgpile.com/f/gQlcXnC_xl.jpg
This is the road to the left of my head on with a sign saying no
trucks
HTML https://cdn.imgpile.com/f/FSM0tIq_xl.jpg
This is the view to the right of head on
HTML https://cdn.imgpile.com/f/kGQjfzR_xl.jpg
This is the view head on a bit
HTML https://cdn.imgpile.com/f/MUOypVa_xl.jpg
I honestly think they should paint the floor a different colour
or not have signs the same size as the controlled zones. They're
even less colourful than the controlled zones, they look so
innocuous as compared to the controlled zone signs.
I know I probably don't have much hope of getting them dismissed
but I thought I must try. If you have any advice I'd be so
grateful. I try so hard not to get caught but my goodness it's
so hard sometimes. I can't believe I got two. I hope there's no
more! I'm pretty sure that after the 8th May I was fully aware
of the problem. It's odd that the 2nd PCN is 13 days after the
offence date. Is that something to challenge?
Best wishes and thanks for any help you can offer.
Erin
#Post#: 119367--------------------------------------------------
Re: Ealing, Code 53J (1) (U) & Also 53J (2) (U) both in
Northcroft Road W13
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: May 20, 2026, 6:02 pm
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> It's odd that the 2nd PCN is 13 days after the offence date.
Is that something to challenge?
--- End Quote ---
They have 28 days from contravention date to serve a PCN by
post.
Q: Did you approach those "flying motorbike" signs head on, or
did you make a right turn that is just by them.
From your narrative, it seems you didn't know what the signs
meant, which is not an excuse or reason for cancellation of the
PCN. Have a read here: -
HTML https://lbbspending.blogspot.com/2026/05/beware-flying-motorbike-sign.html
Mr Mustard has been a regular contributor on this forum in the
past, and knows his stuff.
#Post#: 119377--------------------------------------------------
Re: Ealing, Code 53J (1) (U) & Also 53J (2) (U) both in
Northcroft Road W13
DIR By: ErinFury
Date: May 21, 2026, 3:13 am
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--- Quote from: Incandescent link ---
>
> [quote]It's odd that the 2nd PCN is 13 days after the offence
date. Is that something to challenge?
--- End Quote ---
They have 28 days from contravention date to serve a PCN by
post.
Q: Did you approach those "flying motorbike" signs head on, or
did you make a right turn that is just by them.
From your narrative, it seems you didn't know what the signs
meant, which is not an excuse or reason for cancellation of the
PCN. Have a read here: -
HTML https://lbbspending.blogspot.com/2026/05/beware-flying-motorbike-sign.html
Mr Mustard has been a regular contributor on this forum in the
past, and knows his stuff.
[/quote]
Thank you I will have a look. I rarely drive, not even every
week, I'm not a well person but as I had to deal with a very
sick elderly mother I had to do a lot of chores for her, take
her to hospital appointments etc etc, I was driving much more
than usual. I know what they are now and will pull over and
assess the situation in future. I appreciate there's little hope
of a challenge but I do find it strange they are both at 15:08
and frankly can't believe the coincidence that they are that
both at almost exactly the same time on different dates. There's
no accounting for it.
#Post#: 119395--------------------------------------------------
Re: Ealing, Code 53J (1) (U) & Also 53J (2) (U) both in
Northcroft Road W13
DIR By: ErinFury
Date: May 21, 2026, 6:46 am
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Does asking for video evidence mean I have put in an official
representation and the higher rate is stopped? Please could you
let me know as I think I would have to get something in today if
so. Sorry to be dense
#Post#: 119400--------------------------------------------------
Re: Ealing, Code 53J (1) (U) & Also 53J (2) (U) both in
Northcroft Road W13
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: May 21, 2026, 7:29 am
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--- Quote from: ErinFury link ---
>
> Does asking for video evidence mean I have put in an official
representation and the higher rate is stopped? Please could you
let me know as I think I would have to get something in today if
so. Sorry to be dense
>
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London councils put their evidence on-line which you can view
quoting PCN Number and car registration; you don't have to
request it.
HTML https://viewmypcn.co.uk
I've looked and the video shows you shooting past the "Flying
Motorbike" sign without hesitation. You approached the sign
head-on, so it would have been clearly visible to you.
So I'm not sure what you can put in your reps because their
evidence is plain enough. You need to be aware that these signs
are all over London so you need to look out for them.
#Post#: 119510--------------------------------------------------
Re: Ealing, Code 53J (1) (U) & Also 53J (2) (U) both in
Northcroft Road W13
DIR By: ErinFury
Date: May 22, 2026, 7:55 am
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I only came on here in case there may have been an error with
the ticket as is sometimes the case. Also I think there should
be paint on the floor to denote these areas more clearly and
they are new, having been only introduced this year and there
may have been test cases out there. The DVLA should write to you
when there's updates, without having to sign up, but I signed up
a few months ago and have not had one since signing up. I was
also weirded out by the 3:08 thing. If I was 'zipping past' and
was above the 20mph limit I'm sure they would have added that to
my charge. I don't consider 20mph zipping. I don't drive much
and I had been preoccupied with my elderly sick mother and
grieving the death of a pet. I'm sorry you have compassion
fatigue, don't worry I've learned my lesson without needing to
be kicked while I'm down. They are big fines for someone who
just spent a fortune on treatment for a deceased pet. Oh and no
the videos are not available until you request them, the only
reason you could see the first one was because I requested it
last week. And I'm still awaiting the second video to be
uploaded, so no, you can't just view them without a request -
for Ealing anyway.
#Post#: 119529--------------------------------------------------
Re: Ealing, Code 53J (1) (U) & Also 53J (2) (U) both in
Northcroft Road W13
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: May 22, 2026, 12:54 pm
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Sorry, I didn't mean to imply youi were speeding at all, just
going along past the sign as if it wasn't there. We see this in
so many videos, that one wonders if people know what the sign
means
Of course the penalties in London are outrageous, being double
the rest of the UK. The UK government could act on this but have
never done so. Well over £650 million is paid in penalties ever
year to London councils, it is huge money-spinner.
#Post#: 119670--------------------------------------------------
Re: Ealing, Code 53J (1) (U) & Also 53J (2) (U) both in
Northcroft Road W13
DIR By: ErinFury
Date: May 25, 2026, 12:22 am
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Thank you for your response. I will delete this thread now.
#Post#: 119713--------------------------------------------------
Re: Ealing, Code 53J (1) (U) & Also 53J (2) (U) both in
Northcroft Road W13
DIR By: Southpaw82
Date: May 25, 2026, 3:35 pm
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--- Quote from: ErinFury link ---
>
> Thank you for your response. I will delete this thread now.
>
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You can’t.
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