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#Post#: 109205--------------------------------------------------
Hammersmith & Fulham - 52M accessed a restricted street -
Harwood Terrace SWbnd
DIR By: anotherbloodypcn
Date: February 9, 2026, 7:19 am
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I used to drive on Harwood Terrace regularly a few years ago to
get back home from my old job and I was not aware that they have
now restricted access to residents only. It was quite dark and
despite how visible they seem from my dashcam footage, I didn't
see the signs at all - the two drivers in front of me didn't
either.
Is there anything at all I can do?
Links to images and dashcam footage below
- image of PCN:
HTML https://cdn.imgpile.com/f/TVOQk4m_xl.jpg
- Dashcam footage:
HTML https://cdn.imgpile.com/f/ZpByqSH_lg.mp4
- Google Maps location:
HTML https://maps.app.goo.gl/7ZAKqWFNMvLUwzBP6
Thanks
#Post#: 109208--------------------------------------------------
Re: Hammersmith & Fulham - 52M accessed a restricted street
- Harwood Terrace SWbnd
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: February 9, 2026, 7:46 am
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> I didn't see the signs at all - the two drivers in front of me
didn't either.
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Quite possibly they were permit holders as per the sign.
Frankly, I can't see any robust appeal argument apart from sign
clutter. There are an awful lot of signs there in a small space,
so this could be the basis of your appeal. The council will
refuse them as they always do, so you'd have to take them to
London Tribunals and risk the full PCN penalty. Anyway, submit
reps to the council and post up their response when you get it.
They will re-offer the discount.
#Post#: 109288--------------------------------------------------
Re: Hammersmith & Fulham - 52M accessed a restricted street
- Harwood Terrace SWbnd
DIR By: John_S
Date: February 10, 2026, 5:11 am
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It's a long shot, but the plate beneath the NMV sign here is
non-compliant IMO because the 'permit identifier' needs special
authorisation. Same all over H&F including the infamous
Rivercourt Road.
#Post#: 109546--------------------------------------------------
Re: Hammersmith & Fulham - 52M accessed a restricted street
- Harwood Terrace SWbnd
DIR By: anotherbloodypcn
Date: February 11, 2026, 8:08 pm
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Thanks both for your input. I will draft a representation
including both your points and post it here for an opinion
before submitting it.
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Re: Hammersmith & Fulham - 52M accessed a restricted street
- Harwood Terrace SWbnd
DIR By: anotherbloodypcn
Date: February 12, 2026, 6:33 am
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Below is a draft, I would appreciate an opinion about it.
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Dear Sir or Madam,
I make formal representations against the above Penalty Charge
Notice on the ground that the alleged contravention did not
occur.
The restriction at the location is not adequately or lawfully
conveyed for the following reasons:
Sign Clutter and Lack of Clarity
The restriction signage is positioned within an area containing
an excessive number of traffic signs in a confined space. The
density and proximity of multiple signs materially impair a
motorist’s ability to clearly and safely identify the relevant
restriction while driving.
Regulation 18 of The Local Authorities’ Traffic Orders
(Procedure) (England and Wales) Regulations 1996 requires that
restrictions be adequately conveyed. In this instance, the sign
clutter renders the restriction insufficiently clear and
therefore unenforceable.
Non-Compliant Supplementary Plate
The supplementary plate beneath the “No Motor Vehicles” sign
appears to lack a clearly defined permit identifier. Where an
exemption applies to permit holders, the relevant class of
permit must be expressly specified in accordance with the
Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD).
In the absence of a defined permit identifier (e.g. specific
permit code or zone reference), the signage fails to clearly
communicate the scope of the exemption. This creates ambiguity
and does not meet the requirement that restrictions must be
clearly and lawfully signed.
For signage to be enforceable, it must be clear, adequate, and
compliant. In this instance, the combination of excessive sign
clutter and the absence of a defined permit identifier renders
the restriction insufficiently conveyed.
In light of the above, I request that the PCN be cancelled.
I look forward to your confirmation.
Yours faithfully,
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I was also wondering if it would be advisable or not to add the
following:
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In light of the above, I require the Council to provide:
- A copy of the relevant Traffic Management Order in force at
the time of the alleged contravention
- Evidence that the signage at the location complies with TSRGD
2016 or, alternatively, a copy of any special authorisation from
the Secretary of State
- Maintenance and installation records confirming that signage
was correctly positioned and compliant on the date in question
- Unless the Council can demonstrate full compliance with its
statutory duty to adequately convey the restriction, the alleged
contravention cannot be sustained.
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Thanks in advance
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Re: Hammersmith & Fulham - 52M accessed a restricted street
- Harwood Terrace SWbnd
DIR By: stamfordman
Date: February 12, 2026, 8:09 am
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Where were you going. They sometimes cancel for local access.
#Post#: 109619--------------------------------------------------
Re: Hammersmith & Fulham - 52M accessed a restricted street
- Harwood Terrace SWbnd
DIR By: anotherbloodypcn
Date: February 12, 2026, 11:28 am
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I had to collect an item from a local resident who asked me to
meet in Harwood Terrace
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