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#Post#: 106967--------------------------------------------------
Downs Road bus gate, Hackney - code 52m failing to comply with a
prohibition on motor vehicles
DIR By: schmuel
Date: January 22, 2026, 9:53 am
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Hello all
I received a PCN today from LB Hackney for accidentally driving
through a bus gate. Scan is available to view here:
HTML https://maipdf.com/file/d697246cbb7c1c@pdf
I was using the car to take our Christmas tree for recycling as
Hackney no longer collect routinely from individual households -
the drop-off point was in the park immediately adjacent to the
bus gate. I hadn't driven this route before and spotted a
helpful parking place just past the gate which probably
distracted me from the signage.
Streetview link here -
HTML https://maps.app.goo.gl/k41skR5wbVKNfbcu7<br
/>- although not the road design has changed a bit since this
was
captured. Black planters have gone and the pavement has been
extended to cover the white line hatching on LHS.
Not clear that I have any grounds for appealing the charge but
would welcome any thoughts!
Cheers
#Post#: 106984--------------------------------------------------
Re: Downs Road bus gate, Hackney - code 52m failing to comply
with a prohibition on motor vehicles
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: January 22, 2026, 11:03 am
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The photo on the PCN does not show you passing a sign for your
direction, only ones for the opposite direction, so submit reps
on this point. However wait for others to comment because there
may be a 'technical' appeal argument totally unrelated to the
alleged contravention. These technical appeals are based on
council mismanagement of the enforcement process and often win
at London Tribunals. Be aware that whatever you submit, no
matter how valid, the council will reject them, because they
know that if they do, >95% of people then fold and cough-up. If
you are to fight PCNs like this, (assuming your case looks OK),
you must be prepared to stand your ground and ignore the
attraction of the discount.
#Post#: 107133--------------------------------------------------
Re: Downs Road bus gate, Hackney - code 52m failing to comply
with a prohibition on motor vehicles
DIR By: schmuel
Date: January 23, 2026, 11:33 am
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Thanks for your reply Incandescent - I'll wait to see if anyone
else has any comments before deciding whether or not to appeal.
You're right that the PCN doesn't show a sign in the direction
I'm driving, but I can confirm that the signs are the same on
the other side.
#Post#: 107149--------------------------------------------------
Re: Downs Road bus gate, Hackney - code 52m failing to comply
with a prohibition on motor vehicles
DIR By: Hippocrates
Date: January 23, 2026, 2:28 pm
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Screenshot the website page re payments times.
#Post#: 107165--------------------------------------------------
Re: Downs Road bus gate, Hackney - code 52m failing to comply
with a prohibition on motor vehicles
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: January 23, 2026, 4:56 pm
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--- Quote from: schmuel link ---
>
> Thanks for your reply Incandescent - I'll wait to see if
anyone else has any comments before deciding whether or not to
appeal.
>
> You're right that the PCN doesn't show a sign in the direction
I'm driving, but I can confirm that the signs are the same on
the other side.
>
--- End Quote ---
They may well be, but by making the point about their video not
showing the sign that was passed, they must prove the sign is
there to an adjudicator. This is not as straightforward as you
might think, but of course, means you must be willing to take
them to London Tribunals, and risk the full PCN penalty.
#Post#: 107379--------------------------------------------------
Re: Downs Road bus gate, Hackney - code 52m failing to comply
with a prohibition on motor vehicles
DIR By: schmuel
Date: January 26, 2026, 6:46 am
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Thanks all.
Hippocrates - here's a screenshot of Hackney's payment/challenge
PCN page:
HTML https://ibb.co/BHVkXdfN
#Post#: 107428--------------------------------------------------
Re: Downs Road bus gate, Hackney - code 52m failing to comply
with a prohibition on motor vehicles
DIR By: Hippocrates
Date: January 26, 2026, 11:37 am
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--- Quote from: schmuel link ---
>
> Thanks all.
>
> Hippocrates - here's a screenshot of Hackney's
payment/challenge PCN page:
HTML https://ibb.co/BHVkXdfN
>
--- End Quote ---
Good. It gets worse.
#Post#: 107457--------------------------------------------------
Re: Downs Road bus gate, Hackney - code 52m failing to comply
with a prohibition on motor vehicles
DIR By: schmuel
Date: January 26, 2026, 4:26 pm
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Seems odd (and incorrect?) that 'the amount outstanding is £80
now and will rise to £80 very soon.
What course of action would you recommend? Should I submit an
appeal on the basis that the PCN does not show me passing signs
facing in my direction, as Incandescent suggests?
#Post#: 108130--------------------------------------------------
Re: Downs Road bus gate, Hackney - code 52m failing to comply
with a prohibition on motor vehicles
DIR By: schmuel
Date: January 31, 2026, 7:34 am
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Just bumping this again as I'm not sure what appraoch to take -
grateful for any guidance on whether I should appeal given the
screenshot of Hackney's payment page.
I still have a few days before the discount runs out so hoping
to be able to make a decision on whether to appeal or not this
weekend.
Thanks!
S
#Post#: 108165--------------------------------------------------
Re: Downs Road bus gate, Hackney - code 52m failing to comply
with a prohibition on motor vehicles
DIR By: Hippocrates
Date: January 31, 2026, 1:05 pm
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Yes and keep an eye on their website. I have a case shortly.
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