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Help: TFL Blackwall and Silvertown Tunnels Charging PCN
DIR By: rizlagunner
Date: May 23, 2025, 6:15 am
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Hi guys,
I have today received a PCN from the Blackwall and Silvertown
Tunnels Charging authority of £180, £90 if paid within 14 days.
From what I can understand, this is a new charge that didn't
apply previously, and unfortunately I got caught out on my only
trip down Blackwall tunnel in a year or so. I also have ADHD so
I do struggle with these retrospective charging regimes where
one has to pay after the fact. I have been ticketed by Dartford
crossing in the past, but I registered an online account so I
never have to worry about that one. Somehow I stupidly thought
that having registered online for Dartford would work here as
well, but I guess they are different charging authorities so
different accounts are required. Which in itself is a very
inefficient process.
This is the first time this has happened, so I wonder if there
is any recourse here by appealing for leniency for first time
offence. I know this has worked with Dartford crossing in the
past.
The penalty charge is disproportionately high. The crossing fee
is £1.50, and I was only 38 minutes earlier than the free charge
time.
The issue date from when the 14 days begins is 16/05/2025,
however this just landed through my mailbox so effectively I
only get 7 days to pay it.
Is there any possible representation here or should I just
resign myself to a very expensive tunnel crossing and pay within
the 7 days?
Thank you.
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Re: Help: TFL Blackwall and Silvertown Tunnels Charging PCN
DIR By: stamfordman
Date: May 23, 2025, 7:24 am
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As the tunnel charge is a recent introduction there's chance
that TFL may cancel a first-time PCN but TFL is not like Dart.
All you can do is make polite ask.
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Re: Help: TFL Blackwall and Silvertown Tunnels Charging PCN
DIR By: Clear-way-8318
Date: May 29, 2025, 6:53 am
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What’s your outcome?
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Re: Help: TFL Blackwall and Silvertown Tunnels Charging PCN
DIR By: John U.K.
Date: May 29, 2025, 7:35 am
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--- Quote from: Clear-way-8318 link ---
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> What’s your outcome?
>
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A bit soon to expect an outcome - just keep an eye on this
thread....
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Re: Help: TFL Blackwall and Silvertown Tunnels Charging PCN
DIR By: Enceladus
Date: May 29, 2025, 9:54 am
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--- Quote from: Clear-way-8318 link ---
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> What’s your outcome?
>
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And
If you have a PCN then please start your own thread and post up
the PCN. Redact your name & address and leave everything else
visible. All as per the READ THIS FIRST - **BEFORE POSTING YOUR
CASE!**
HTML https://www.ftla.uk/civil-penalty-charge-notices-(councils-tfl-and-so-on)/read-this-first-before-posting-your-case!-this-section-is-for-council-tfl-dartme/<br
/>sticky post at the top of the forum.
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Re: Help: TFL Blackwall and Silvertown Tunnels Charging PCN
DIR By: tommytbone
Date: May 30, 2025, 3:24 pm
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Any updates on this? Expecting a letter soon from my first time
use/forgetting to pay too
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Re: Help: TFL Blackwall and Silvertown Tunnels Charging PCN
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: May 30, 2025, 4:47 pm
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--- Quote from: tommytbone link ---
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> Any updates on this? Expecting a letter soon from my first
time use/forgetting to pay too
>
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Like the others here, just keep looking on this thread, or start
your own when you get the PCN.
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Re: Help: TFL Blackwall and Silvertown Tunnels Charging PCN
DIR By: Glitch
Date: May 30, 2025, 5:32 pm
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I know 3 people who have been caught out by the new charges. One
narrowly managed to pay within the 3 days, only because we were
discussing the other two and he realised he'd been through the
tunnel. Saved him £90!
They all said they didn't see signs. Haven't been through the
Blackwall Tunnel for at least 18 months so haven't seen it for
myself.
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Re: Help: TFL Blackwall and Silvertown Tunnels Charging PCN
DIR By: Clear-way-8318
Date: May 31, 2025, 1:05 am
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--- Quote from: Enceladus link ---
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> [quote author=Clear-way-8318 link=topic=6464.msg73779#msg73779
date=1748519595]
> What’s your outcome?
>
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And
If you have a PCN then please start your own thread and post up
the PCN. Redact your name & address and leave everything else
visible. All as per the READ THIS FIRST - **BEFORE POSTING YOUR
CASE!**
HTML https://www.ftla.uk/civil-penalty-charge-notices-(councils-tfl-and-so-on)/read-this-first-before-posting-your-case!-this-section-is-for-council-tfl-dartme/<br
/>sticky post at the top of the forum.
[/quote]
I did ..
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Re: Help: TFL Blackwall and Silvertown Tunnels Charging PCN
DIR By: holmestm
Date: June 9, 2025, 3:11 am
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Glad to hear I'm not the only one to have been caught out with
this. I can honestly say I did not see any signs stating that I
would have to pay, unlike the Dartford crossing where there are
several signs on the run-up and also on the other side. I have
put in an on-line complaint, and also tried calling but they
won't discuss the fine with me as it is a Leased vehicle. Has
anyone had any leeway from TFL on this?
Tim
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