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#Post#: 93156--------------------------------------------------
Re: Stopped where prohibited (on a red route or clearway)
Reading Borough Council
DIR By: ConfusedD
Date: October 7, 2025, 1:30 am
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Thank you all - I totally lost track of the deadline- I tot I
already won the case so I didnt realise I still needed to
respond.
Here is my formal representation - is this good enough
I am writing to make formal representations in respect of PCN,
issued under the provisions of the Traffic Management Act 2004.
Having carefully reviewed the evidence provided by the
enforcement authority, I submit that no contravention occurred,
and I request that the PCN be cancelled for the following
reasons:
1. Exempt Stop for Safe Manoeuvre into an Adjacent Parking Bay
At the time of the alleged contravention, my vehicle was briefly
stationary in a live traffic lane adjacent to a clearly marked,
conditionally exempted parking bay on a Red Route. The vehicle
was stopped only momentarily due to the need to exercise proper
care before reversing into the parking place.
This was not a voluntary or discretionary stop, but a necessary
and lawful action taken in the interest of road safety. Under
Transport for London Red Route regulations, such stops are
exempt from enforcement, as they are considered circumstances
beyond the driver’s control when required to safely perform a
lawful parking manoeuvre.
The vehicle was indicating to turn and in the process of
positioning safely. This was not idling, waiting, or
unauthorised stopping — it was a brief and necessary pause in
compliance with safe driving standards.
2. CCTV Evidence is Inconclusive and Lacks Context
It is essential to bring to the authority’s attention that the
CCTV evidence was captured from a mobile enforcement vehicle and
comprises only one second of footage showing the vehicle
stationary.
This footage does not show what occurred before or after the
moment in question and therefore fails to establish whether a
contravention took place. In fact, the extreme brevity of the
recording supports my account that the stop was momentary and
part of a lawful and exempt parking manoeuvre.
A PCN cannot be upheld where the enforcement evidence is
insufficient to prove a contravention occurred beyond reasonable
doubt.
Furthermore, it is worth noting that in this one-second clip,
the Mini vehicle adjacent to mine is also indicating — clearly
preparing to pull out of the bay to give space. This further
supports my position that I was legitimately and safely
manoeuvring into that space, and not stopping unlawfully.
3. Relevant Case Law — PCN Cancelled in Similar Circumstances
This situation closely mirrors the facts in case reference
2250164419, heard before Adjudicator Michael Burke on 30 July
2025, concerning a PCN issued by the London Borough of
Redbridge.
In that case, the vehicle had stopped briefly (6 seconds) on a
double red line while the driver assessed whether parking in a
nearby bay was permitted, before reversing into it. The
adjudicator ruled:
“A vehicle must stop in order to be able to reverse park in a
bay. I am satisfied the 6-second stop was part of a traffic
manoeuvre which does not amount to a contravention… Accordingly
I allow the appeal.”
In my case, the stop was even briefer — just one second, with
the vehicle preparing to park in an adjacent bay. It is
therefore entirely consistent with the adjudicator’s reasoning
that this type of stop is not a contravention, as it forms part
of a necessary and lawful traffic manoeuvre.
4. No Obstruction or Traffic Impact
At no time did the vehicle obstruct traffic or occupy any
restricted markings. The road remained clear and traffic
continued to flow freely. There was no infringement of "Keep
Clear" zones, bus lanes, pedestrian crossings, or similar.
5. Disproportionate Enforcement
In accordance with the Secretary of State’s Statutory Guidance
to Local Authorities on Civil Parking Enforcement, local
authorities are expected to enforce regulations in a manner that
is fair, proportionate, and in the public interest.
Issuing a penalty based solely on an inconclusive, one-second
video — without context or clear evidence of a prohibited act —
is neither fair nor proportionate. It undermines public
confidence in enforcement where legitimate and exempt driving
behaviour is penalised.
Conclusion
Given that:
The stop was lawful, brief, and exempt under Red Route
regulations,
The CCTV footage is inconclusive and lacks the context needed to
support enforcement,
A recent adjudicator’s ruling (2250164419) confirms these
actions do not constitute a contravention,
There was no obstruction or traffic interference, and
Enforcement in this case is clearly disproportionate,
I respectfully request that this Penalty Charge Notice be
cancelled.
Please also note that I have attached a copy of the parking
receipt, confirming my intent to park lawfully and further
supporting that the brief stop was in preparation for parking in
a permitted bay.
Thank you for your time and consideration
#Post#: 93160--------------------------------------------------
Re: Stopped where prohibited (on a red route or clearway)
Reading Borough Council
DIR By: H C Andersen
Date: October 7, 2025, 2:14 am
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OP, with respect you have lost the thread of your case.
You made formal reps to the authority which were rejected by
notice dated 9 Sept.
You therefore have/had until 8 October to register your appeal
with the Traffic Penalty Tribunal.
All this requires is you to get online, quote your NOR code and
register. You do not submit War and Peace: contravention did not
occur, personal hearing, rely upon my formal reps would suffice.
Have you registered??
(I haven't the time to trawl through all the posts, pl just
confirm. If you haven't, then do it now. Lengthy submissions can
wait)
#Post#: 93181--------------------------------------------------
Re: Stopped where prohibited (on a red route or clearway)
Reading Borough Council
DIR By: ConfusedD
Date: October 7, 2025, 4:32 am
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--- Quote from: H C Andersen link ---
>
> OP, with respect you have lost the thread of your case.
>
> You made formal reps to the authority which were rejected by
notice dated 9 Sept.
>
> You therefore have/had until 8 October to register your appeal
with the Traffic Penalty Tribunal.
>
> All this requires is you to get online, quote your NOR code
and register. You do not submit War and Peace: contravention did
not occur, personal hearing, rely upon my formal reps would
suffice.
>
> Have you registered??
>
> (I haven't the time to trawl through all the posts, pl just
confirm. If you haven't, then do it now. Lengthy submissions can
wait)
>
--- End Quote ---
I misunderstood the previous advice here and assumed I had
already won the case :-\ , so I didn’t take any action to
register the appeal. I panicked this morning and quickly started
the appeal process, added my representation. Now I see there’s
no option to remove or edit it to a personal hearing.
Should I still go ahead and submit it? Sorry for the confusion.
#Post#: 93191--------------------------------------------------
Re: Stopped where prohibited (on a red route or clearway)
Reading Borough Council
DIR By: H C Andersen
Date: October 7, 2025, 4:58 am
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Just register pl. Everything else can be added later.
#Post#: 93194--------------------------------------------------
Re: Stopped where prohibited (on a red route or clearway)
Reading Borough Council
DIR By: ConfusedD
Date: October 7, 2025, 5:09 am
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--- Quote from: H C Andersen link ---
>
> Just register pl. Everything else can be added later.
>
--- End Quote ---
Thank you- please see below status
Your appeal has been submitted
and allocated reference number RG00255-2510
What happens next:
The details of your appeal will be checked and confirmed. The
Authority will then get an opportunity to upload their evidence
for this appeal.
The Traffic Penalty Tribunal will contact you via email with
updates, or when we need you to do something.
What you need to do:
Keep an eye out for any emails relating to your appeal and
follow the instructions given.
You can access your appeal at any time by logging into this
portal. Here you can see the current status of your appeal and
check any actions required by you. You can also add more
evidence to support your claim if you wish by selecting the
Evidence tab at the top of the page.
If you don’t hear from us within 48 hours, please email
help@trafficpenaltytribunal.gov.uk or call us on 0800 160 1999.
#Post#: 93859--------------------------------------------------
Re: Stopped where prohibited (on a red route or clearway)
Reading Borough Council
DIR By: ConfusedD
Date: October 13, 2025, 4:38 am
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Hi All
I received the below update from TFL - Should I wait until the
Authority upload their case files? please guide me
Appeal Update:
Your appeal has been registered
Case Number: RG00255-2510
Your appeal to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal has now been
registered and the Authority that issued the Penalty Charge
Notice(s) has confirmed details of the case.
What happens now?
The Authority will decide whether or not to contest your appeal
within 14 days.
If the Authority decides not to contest your appeal, you will be
notified that your appeal has been allowed and will have nothing
to pay.
If the Authority decides to contest your appeal, it will upload
any evidence it has to support its case against you to your
online case file.
The Traffic Penalty Tribunal will then ask you to log-in to view
and (if you choose) respond to the Authority’s evidence, before
indicating whether:
you would like your case to be passed straight to an independent
Traffic Penalty Tribunal Adjudicator for a decision
OR
you would like a hearing with an Adjudicator to explain your
case further, either by telephone or video. The Authority may
also be present during this hearing. Please note: If you do not
choose either of the above options when prompted, an Adjudicator
will go ahead and decide the case without a hearing.
#Post#: 93863--------------------------------------------------
Re: Stopped where prohibited (on a red route or clearway)
Reading Borough Council
DIR By: H C Andersen
Date: October 13, 2025, 5:06 am
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Just wait. TPT's administration of the process seems totally
proper and informative.
The authority has to make a decision.
Does it want its abuse of the Red Route exemption to serving a
PCN by hand by use of a mobile camera(we've yet to explore
whether the device itself is 'approved) which captures perhaps
1-2 seconds of activity exposed in front of the adjudicator?
Does it really believe what it wrote when it was a judge in its
own cause and have confidence to argue this to the adjudicator?
IMO, NO and NO.
Just wait for the next contact from TPT (why did you write
TFL?).
#Post#: 95129--------------------------------------------------
Re: Stopped where prohibited (on a red route or clearway)
Reading Borough Council
DIR By: ConfusedD
Date: October 22, 2025, 5:49 am
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--- Quote from: H C Andersen link ---
>
> Just wait. TPT's administration of the process seems totally
proper and informative.
>
> The authority has to make a decision.
>
> Does it want its abuse of the Red Route exemption to serving a
PCN by hand by use of a mobile camera(we've yet to explore
whether the device itself is 'approved) which captures perhaps
1-2 seconds of activity exposed in front of the adjudicator?
>
> Does it really believe what it wrote when it was a judge in
its own cause and have confidence to argue this to the
adjudicator?
>
> IMO, NO and NO.
>
> Just wait for the next contact from TPT (why did you write
TFL?).
>
--- End Quote ---
Sorry - its TPT clearly I spent too much time in TFL
Just catching up on this now – I completely missed the
Tribunal's email saying the authority had uploaded its evidence.
I read I need to respond within 7 days – thankfully, today is
the 7th day. Honestly, it got buried with lot spam emails and I
totally overlooked it. Genuine mistake.
These are the two options I’ve now
I would like the Adjudicator to decide my case now
I would like a Telephone Hearing / Video Hearing
Not sure whether I should go with the second one or if I should
upload more evidence – like my earlier representation and the
parking receipt and let the Adjudicator decide.
Would really appreciate any advice or support on what to do next
#Post#: 95131--------------------------------------------------
Re: Stopped where prohibited (on a red route or clearway)
Reading Borough Council
DIR By: stamfordman
Date: October 22, 2025, 5:58 am
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Go for the telephone or video hearing.
#Post#: 95133--------------------------------------------------
Re: Stopped where prohibited (on a red route or clearway)
Reading Borough Council
DIR By: ConfusedD
Date: October 22, 2025, 6:07 am
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--- Quote from: stamfordman link ---
>
> Go for the telephone or video hearing.
>
--- End Quote ---
Thank you, I’ve chosen the telephone hearing option and just
wondering what I should prepare?
I haven’t uploaded any evidence yet to the tribunal– does anyone
know what to expect? Should I also upload the evidence the
authority submitted here?
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