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Contravention 50R - please can you review for correctness
DIR By: RS_1
Date: June 10, 2025, 9:28 am
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Hi, it has been many years since I received "gift" from the TFL
CCTV camera. I wrote a letter to appeal the Contravention 50R -
No Right Turn.
Please could you review and advise if I have my facts in order
and if I haven't missed any grounds for the appeal? Kindly note
that I removed the reg plate nb from the pictures myself, the
TFL pictures show it clearly on 1 of 3 photos which they
provided.
I am writing to formally challenge the above-mentioned PCN on
the following grounds:
1. Inadequate Evidence Provided
The evidence accompanying the PCN consists of only three still
images, and no video footage has been provided.
Under paragraph 1(1)(h) of Schedule 1 to the Civil Enforcement
of Parking Contraventions (England) General Regulations 2007, a
CCTV-enforced PCN must be accompanied by adequate evidence
CLEARLY showing the contravention.
Therefore, the “No right turn” must be
1. Clearly visible AT THE JUNCTION
2. Conforming to the Traffic Signs Regulations and General
Directions 2016 (TSRGD)
3. Not OBSTRUCTED, damaged, faded, or placed too high or low
None of the still images show a clearly visible and lawful "No
Right Turn" sign being passed or ignored by the vehicle. The
absence of any signage in the photographic evidence makes it
impossible to establish that a contravention occurred. Without
such evidence, the PCN is unenforceable.
2. Inadequate or Non-Compliant Signage at the Junction
The alleged contravention occurred at the junction of Hanger
Lane (A406) and Audley Road, W5. There are no clearly visible
“No Right Turn” signs at the junction itself. Any signage that
may exist appears to be:
• Obstructed by large vehicles (buses, lorries, vans)
• Partially or completely obscured by foliage
• Not located at the decision point for a turning driver,
i.e., not at eye level or at the junction mouth
According to Regulation 18 of the Local Authorities’
Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England and Wales) Regulations 1996,
and the Traffic Signs
Manual Chapter 3, all signs must be clearly visible, correctly
positioned, and well maintained.
I am attaching as an example a correctly placed signs in on
another two roads. One of the pictures shows another street
joining Hanger Lane but in this instance, the signs are visible.
Another picture shows a road in vicinity which also contains
informative signs as per regulation. Sadly, Audley Rd W5 doesn’t
contain such signs.
Moreover, the signage must conform to the Traffic Signs
Regulations and General Directions 2016 (TSRGD), including
proper positioning and size relative to the road and visibility
to the driver. No such compliance is evident in the case of
Audley Rd, W5.
3. Camera Perspective is Misleading and Unfair
The images appear to have been taken from a CCTV unit mounted
several metres above the road (approximately 4–5 metres high),
offering a vantage point not available to drivers in normal
passenger vehicles (with an eye level of approx. 1.0–1.2
metres).
Enforcement from an elevated position may misrepresent what a
driver could reasonably have seen or reacted to, particularly
when large vehicles are obstructing the view.
Furthermore, you may easily see on your records that on
26/06/2025 at 17h19 there was a stagnant traffic, and there were
multiple buses, lorries and vans obstructing the view for normal
car drivers who have eve level at 1m to a maximum 1.2 meters. To
put it in a perspective – this is as high as an average
table-top.
4. Road Markings and Junction Layout Are Misleading
The presence of a broken white centre line at the junction gives
the impression that a right turn is permitted. In the absence of
visible, clear, and legally compliant signage at the point of
decision, this may mislead drivers into believing the turn is
lawful.
This ambiguity undermines the enforceability of the restriction.
5. Mitigating Circumstances – Financial Hardship (separate from
procedural challenge)
Since 26 April 2025, I have been unemployed and have had no
income until 7 June 2025, when I was awarded statutory benefits.
I had no income in May and had to expunge my savings to pay
rent, utilities, taxes and food. The benefit awarded is
insufficient to cover essential living expenses beyond rent and
utilities, in fact it covers only gas and all other utilities
and bills remain unpaid.
Please see the attached letter from the Department for Work and
Pensions confirming this.
Note: While I understand financial hardship does not itself
invalidate the PCN, I request that the authority consider
exercising discretion on compassionate grounds in accordance
with its enforcement policy.
Request
In light of the above, I respectfully request that the PCN be
cancelled on the following grounds:
• The absence of clear, visible, and lawful signage at the
point of decision
• Failure of the PCN evidence to demonstrate a contravention
• Procedural impropriety and/or non-compliance with
regulatory requirements
• Significant mitigating financial hardship
Please confirm cancellation of the PCN or provide full details
of the authority’s evidence and assessment.
LINKS TO THE CONTRAVENTION NOTICE
HTML https://drive.google.com/file/d/19jRji6xz9g5cg7xdOtwD9pdDbZRq6Q04/view?usp=sharing
HTML https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iHMtk4F_KOaEJrpMLPsBQ1f5XeGMk_Jh/view?usp=sharing
HTML https://drive.google.com/file/d/11pgL4NECjZ8iCBDYrD2x07RYx-YkJHiy/view?usp=sharing
HTML https://drive.google.com/file/d/1flu-hag6VYiGzWZgXIacL8WtDFpAlQm3/view?usp=sharing
HTML https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nLptF0l2uXkJljXBCgLEOcH4gnr2Xm4m/view?usp=sharing
HTML https://drive.google.com/file/d/17lYwkzkvjY417LrwJprM3bvLuQKYFEFX/view?usp=sharing
LINK TO GOOGLE MAP STREET VIEW
HTML https://maps.app.goo.gl/VtYm3qfrNBhfBVbf9
PICTURES FROM THE TFL:
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Re: Contravention 50R - please can you review for correctness
DIR By: John U.K.
Date: June 10, 2025, 9:34 am
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For meaningful advice please have a read of
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/
and post up hwere all sides of the PCN (redact only yr name &
address - leave all else in)
and
a GSV link to the location.
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Re: Contravention 50R - please can you review for correctness
DIR By: RS_1
Date: June 10, 2025, 9:56 am
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--- Quote from: John U.K. link ---
>
> For meaningful advice please have a read of
>
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/
>
> and post up hwere all sides of the PCN (redact only yr name &
address - leave all else in)
> and a GSV link to the location.
>
--- End Quote ---
Thank you John, I appreciate your quick response.
I removed few personal details, due to security concerns I hope
this is OK. What TFL provided in those fields which I removed
was correct. I also added the google map street view to the
original post.
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Re: Contravention 50R - please can you review for correctness
DIR By: stamfordman
Date: June 10, 2025, 10:08 am
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There used to be a sign on the other side (right) at this
junction as with other junctions along there. It seems to have
gone at least on the latest Maps view.
TFL sends videos on DVD but you have to ask for it.
A check of the tribunal appeals register could be useful.
HTML https://i.imgur.com/CsWgRWw.png
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Re: Contravention 50R - please can you review for correctness
DIR By: RS_1
Date: June 11, 2025, 9:16 am
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Hi, it is highly unlikely that there is that sign, please see
below and the position of the sign on the left side appears to
be different.
During heavy traffic when there are multiple lorries and buses
in front of you, and you are inching forward, then you don't see
the sign on the left. Further details as I am unable to modify
initial post:
Council Ealing Council
Road Hanger Lane A406 going north in the direction of Hanger
Lane Roundabout
Contravention 50R - No right turn
Evidence automatic CCTV camera pictures, no video attached
Issuing body TFL / Mayour of London?
Date of the notice 6 June 2025
Response required by - TFL letter says representation may be
disregarded if received after 28 days. I must pay within 14 days
to be given 50% discount (before 20 June 2025)
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Re: Contravention 50R - please can you review for correctness
DIR By: ivanleo
Date: June 14, 2025, 7:00 pm
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[member=5809]RS_1[/member] don't send that, and your deadline is
not the 19th. I will PM you more details.
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Re: Contravention 50R - please can you review for correctness
DIR By: H C Andersen
Date: June 15, 2025, 3:53 am
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+1. Scrap your draft and go with cp's suggestion.
In the meantime you might as well review the applicable
legislation, which in the main is not what you've cited:
HTML https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukla/2003/3/contents/enacted
Part 2 and Schedules.
HTML https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1993/1202/contents/made
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