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#Post#: 110323--------------------------------------------------
Re: PCN 31J Entering and stopping in a box Junction when
prohibited Southbury Rd/Eaton Rd ENFIELD
DIR By: MrChips
Date: February 19, 2026, 8:11 am
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The law gives you 28 days starting with the date of service of
the rejection notice to apply for adjudication (or even such
longer period as the adjudicator may decide). Enfield are a bit
naughty stating it's 28 days from the date of notice in their
NoR.
That gives you until Tuesday 24 February. It can be done online
so no need to worry about allowing for postal delays.
Under the same law, they are also obliged to state in the NoR
that they may serve a Charge Certificate on you "unless before
the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the date of
service of the notice of rejection—
(i)the penalty charge is paid; or
(ii)the person on whom the notice is served appeals to a traffic
adjudicator against the penalty charge"
Again, they've messed that up by stating the 28 day period is
"from the date of this letter". Something else you can raise at
tribunal.
See what others say, but generally we advise just to initiate an
appeal before the deadline and state that you rely on your
formal representations rather than submitting any newly drafted
appeal wording.
You can then add or embellish closer to the time (usually once
you've received Enfield's evidence pack).
#Post#: 110347--------------------------------------------------
Re: PCN 31J Entering and stopping in a box Junction when
prohibited Southbury Rd/Eaton Rd ENFIELD
DIR By: Hippocrates
Date: February 19, 2026, 10:10 am
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Ok this cancels my retirement plans. I will take this one on.
Total abuse of process.
#Post#: 110506--------------------------------------------------
Re: PCN 31J Entering and stopping in a box Junction when
prohibited Southbury Rd/Eaton Rd ENFIELD
DIR By: Hippocrates
Date: February 20, 2026, 10:45 am
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Appeal filed this evening. Gobbledygook.
#Post#: 127734--------------------------------------------------
Re: PCN 31J Entering and stopping in a box Junction when
prohibited Southbury Rd/Eaton Rd ENFIELD
DIR By: Hippocrates
Date: August 13, 2026, 11:36 am
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--- Quote from: Hippocrates link ---
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> Appeal filed this evening. Gobbledygook.
>
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Cannot spell gobbledegook! 2260126427. Bring the popcorn as the
hearing is at 10.00hrs on the 19th. I will mention this in the
Flame Pit thread too once my Hackney case is published.
Both the PCN and the NOR truncate the period in which to make
representations The NOR contains further gobbledygook re what
the PCN states re the period concerning representations
HTML http://www.ftla.uk/the-flame-pit/observation-of-hearings/msg126283/#msg126283
#Post#: 127747--------------------------------------------------
Re: PCN 31J Entering and stopping in a box Junction when
prohibited Southbury Rd/Eaton Rd ENFIELD
DIR By: tincombe
Date: August 13, 2026, 3:00 pm
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Both the PCN and the NOR truncate the period in which to make
representations
For accuracy, the former is reps, the latter an appeal.
Irrespective of a tribunal's own practices, an owner's statutory
rights are what must be stated in a NOR. Previous notices etc.
merely refer to this right, but it is the NOR alone which
specifies these statutory rights.
It MUST be correct. No ifs or buts, no it doesn't make any
difference in practice, no the owner wasn't prejudiced: IMO, it
must be correct.
#Post#: 127757--------------------------------------------------
Re: PCN 31J Entering and stopping in a box Junction when
prohibited Southbury Rd/Eaton Rd ENFIELD
DIR By: Hippocrates
Date: August 13, 2026, 3:59 pm
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--- Quote from: tincombe link ---
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> Both the PCN and the NOR truncate the period in which to make
representations
>
> For accuracy, the former is reps, the latter an appeal.
>
> Irrespective of a tribunal's own practices, an owner's
statutory rights are what must be stated in a NOR. Previous
notices etc. merely refer to this right, but it is the NOR alone
which specifies these statutory rights.
>
> It MUST be correct. No ifs or buts, no it doesn't make any
difference in practice, no the owner wasn't prejudiced: IMO, it
must be correct.
>
--- End Quote ---
NOA. Therefore, double whammy.
#Post#: 128311--------------------------------------------------
Re: PCN 31J Entering and stopping in a box Junction when
prohibited Southbury Rd/Eaton Rd ENFIELD
DIR By: MrChips
Date: August 20, 2026, 6:01 am
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Looks like a win at the tribunal yesterday! Paragraph 13 of the
decision is factually incorrect however.
I did try to join as an observer using the link
[member=24]Hippocrates[/member] sent me, but after clicking at
10am, I was waiting to be admitted for 30 mins before Teams gave
up...
Case reference 2260126427
Appellant
Authority London Borough of Enfield
VRM
PCN Details
PCN
Contravention date 14 Nov 2025
Contravention time 17:00:00
Contravention location Southbury Road / Eaton Road
Penalty amount GBP 160.00
Contravention Entering and stopping in a box junction
Referral date -
Decision Date 19 Aug 2026
Adjudicator Joanne Coombe
Appeal decision Appeal allowed
Direction
cancel the Penalty Charge Notice.
Reasons
1. This is an appeal against a penalty charge notice (PCN)
imposed by the London Borough of Enfield, the Authority.
2. The Authority did not attend the hearing.
The Appellant’s case
3. The Appellant, through their representative (Mr Morgan), says
that the PCN and notice of rejection are invalid.
4. Regarding the PCN, the Appellant submits that it contains
contradictions and does not comply with the regulations.
5. The Appellant submits that both the PCN and notice of
rejection truncate the time for compliance.
The Authority’s Case
6. The Authority relies upon CCTV footage in support of the
alleged contravention.
7. The Authority says that the PCN clearly states the statutory
period for payment and the making of representations in
accordance with the legislative requirements.
8. The Authority states that the notice of rejection clearly
explains the options including the time within which an appeal
can be made.
Finding of Facts
9. The PCN is dated the 21/11/2025 and says, at paragraph 1,
that the charge must be paid within 28 days of the date ‘on this
notice’. In paragraph 3, the PCN says: ‘if you fail to pay the
penalty charge or make representations before the end of a
period of 28 days beginning with the date of service.’
10. I am satisfied that the PCN must state that the penalty
charge must be paid or representations made within the period of
28 days beginning with the date on which the penalty charge
notice is served. The PCN does provide this information.
11. Whilst there is reference in the PCN to the date of this
notice and date of service, the PCN complies with the statutory
requirements.
12. The Appellant made representations to the Authority dated
the 30/11/2025.
13. The duty of the Authority was to respond within 56 days
which it did.
14. A notice of rejection must state that a charge certificate
may be served unless within the period of 28 days beginning with
the date of service, the PCN is paid or an appeal is lodged.
15. The notice of rejection, dated 26/01/206, says that the
Appellant has 28 days from the date of the letter to lodge and
appeal to the Tribunal.
16. I find that the notice of rejection was defective. The
requirement outlined in paragraph 14 above is mandatory.
Outcome of the Appeal
17. The appeal is allowed.
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