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#Post#: 109580--------------------------------------------------
52M Failing to comply with a prohibition on certain types of
vehicles(Motor Vehicles)
DIR By: mdar50743
Date: February 12, 2026, 7:00 am
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Hi, I have received a PCN dated 16th of January 2026 for a
journey made RMV Sawley Rd Westbnd nr Jet Bloemfontein Rd (va).
The contravention is 52M Failing to comply with a prohibition on
certain types of vehicles(Motor Vehicles). The alleged
contravention was detected by a Camera/Operator known as VA 147
and is supported by recorded video evidence. It was 22.25 at
night and I've been using this route many times and the signage
was unclear or inadequately so there's been a recent change to
the regulation.
The Link to the fine:
HTML https://file.kiwi/7f8fea92#zXDWUnp0blSDQnhF3bWU7A
Could anyone please kindly suggests how do I avoid paying the
PCN. Any reply will be highly appreciated.
#Post#: 109625--------------------------------------------------
Re: 52M Failing to comply with a prohibition on certain types of
vehicles(Motor Vehicles)
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: February 12, 2026, 11:49 am
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Looks like a very new restriction, because no signs are there
for it on this GSV view of July 2025.
HTML https://maps.app.goo.gl/hq7reAk2iLmfBJRx6
(I'm assuming this is the junction)
Do you turn right or left into this street ?
#Post#: 109657--------------------------------------------------
Re: 52M Failing to comply with a prohibition on certain types of
vehicles(Motor Vehicles)
DIR By: mdar50743
Date: February 12, 2026, 7:05 pm
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Looking at the photo I must have turned right. It was late at
night and I genuinely didn’t see any clear or obvious sign
saying I couldn’t go right. I’m not from that area, although
I’ve driven through that road many times before, so I was really
shocked to receive a PCN letter.
Does anyone know if first-time contraventions are ever
cancelled, especially if the restriction looks very new?
#Post#: 109676--------------------------------------------------
Re: 52M Failing to comply with a prohibition on certain types of
vehicles(Motor Vehicles)
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: February 13, 2026, 5:29 am
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--- Quote from: mdar50743 link ---
>
> Looking at the photo I must have turned right. It was late at
night and I genuinely didn’t see any clear or obvious sign
saying I couldn’t go right. I’m not from that area, although
I’ve driven through that road many times before, so I was really
shocked to receive a PCN letter.
>
> Does anyone know if first-time contraventions are ever
cancelled, especially if the restriction looks very new?
>
--- End Quote ---
They sometimes are. If you want to fight it, you must be
prepared to forego the discount, and take them to London
Tribunals. For advice on this, we'd need to see photos of the
signage, incl. whether there are any advance warning signs,
especially for those making a left turn.
#Post#: 109871--------------------------------------------------
Re: 52M Failing to comply with a prohibition on certain types of
vehicles(Motor Vehicles)
DIR By: mdar50743
Date: February 15, 2026, 10:16 am
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Thank you for your reply. I will try do get a photo as soon as I
can.
I don't know if anyone has come across this but any suggestions
or help would be appreciated. I have emailed
enquiries@lbhfparking.com.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing regarding PCN Number xxxxxx (Car Registration:
xxxxx, Date of Notice: 16/01/2026) issued by the London Borough
of Hammersmith and Fulham.
I am currently on holiday with very limited internet access. I
have only just checked my emails and saw correspondence from my
rental company, dated 12 February 2026, informing me that a fine
had been issued. I have attached a screenshot of their email for
your reference.
As I have been away and without reliable internet access, I was
unaware of this PCN. There has also been no one at my home with
knowledge of this matter. Had I been aware of the notice
earlier, I would have submitted an appeal immediately.
Upon attempting to log into the council’s website to review and
appeal the PCN, I have unfortunately been unable to access the
system. I have attached a screenshot showing the issue I
encountered when trying to log in.
I have now noticed that the PCN charge has increased to £180
Given that I have only just become aware of the notice due to
the circumstances explained above, I respectfully request that
you consider resetting the case to the original amount and
allowing me the opportunity to formally appeal.
I would be grateful for your understanding and assistance in
this matter. Please let me know if you require any further
information from me.
#Post#: 110212--------------------------------------------------
Re: 52M Failing to comply with a prohibition on certain types of
vehicles(Motor Vehicles)
DIR By: mdar50743
Date: February 18, 2026, 8:04 am
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--- Quote from: Incandescent link ---
>
> [quote author=mdar50743 link=topic=9895.msg109657#msg109657
date=1770944737]
> Looking at the photo I must have turned right. It was late at
night and I genuinely didn’t see any clear or obvious sign
saying I couldn’t go right. I’m not from that area, although
I’ve driven through that road many times before, so I was really
shocked to receive a PCN letter.
>
> Does anyone know if first-time contraventions are ever
cancelled, especially if the restriction looks very new?
>
--- End Quote ---
They sometimes are. If you want to fight it, you must be
prepared to forego the discount, and take them to London
Tribunals. For advice on this, we'd need to see photos of the
signage, incl. whether there are any advance warning signs,
especially for those making a left turn.
[/quote]
Just an update. I got home and just realised I never got a
letter in the post from the rental company or at my house. So,
the fine to this the went up to £180 and they sent me a email on
12/02.
Can I send an email to Hertz explaining they liable for the fine
as I never for a copy of the fine in the first place so I
couldn't pay the fine within the 14 day window?
T & Conditions -
HTML https://resources.hz-hertz.com/publishing/publishing/terms/URP_Rental_Terms_Feb25.pdf
#Post#: 110242--------------------------------------------------
Re: 52M Failing to comply with a prohibition on certain types of
vehicles(Motor Vehicles)
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: February 18, 2026, 12:25 pm
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So who's name and address was on the PCN you received ? This is
the first time you'v e mentioned that it is a lease car. Knowing
whether a car is owned or is leased/hired is crucial for us to
give advice.
Under the legislation, the owner of the vehicle as recorded on
the V5C Registration Certificate for the vehicle has
responsibility for payment or appealing, but hire and lease
companies can submit reps that they are a hire/lease company,
and pass on name and address of the hirer on the date of the
alleged c ontravention. A second PCN is then served on that name
and address and the first one cancelled.
#Post#: 110307--------------------------------------------------
Re: 52M Failing to comply with a prohibition on certain types of
vehicles(Motor Vehicles)
DIR By: mdar50743
Date: February 19, 2026, 5:57 am
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--- Quote from: Incandescent link ---
>
> So who's name and address was on the PCN you received ? This
is the first time you'v e mentioned that it is a lease car.
Knowing whether a car is owned or is leased/hired is crucial for
us to give advice.
>
> Under the legislation, the owner of the vehicle as recorded on
the V5C Registration Certificate for the vehicle has
responsibility for payment or appealing, but hire and lease
companies can submit reps that they are a hire/lease company,
and pass on name and address of the hirer on the date of the
alleged c ontravention. A second PCN is then served on that name
and address and the first one cancelled.
>
--- End Quote ---
I think the links to the PCN isn’t working I have uploaded them
again:
HTML https://imgpile.com/p/vNJ3k4t#Rjk8QIG
HTML https://imgpile.com/p/vNJ3k4t#dQtCdRF
HTML https://imgpile.com/p/vNJ3k4t#x16igph
The name and address was the leasing company (Hertz).
I understand what you have mentioned, I never got any
information form the Hire company until 12/02 by email:
Dear Sir,
We have been notified of a traffic offence committed for the
period during which the vehicle with registration xxxxxx was in
your possession.
Your details have been passed to the relevant authority and if
you have not already done so, you will soon a Penalty Charge
Notification directly from the authority addressed to you. At
this point you can appeal the ticket directly with the authority
if you so wish.
There are circumstances where the authority rejects our
application to transfer liability to you; in which case, we will
notify you once we receive the Notice. It is imperative that you
deal with the Notice immediately upon receipt.
Please, note that if the fine fee has been increased at the time
if this fine notification, don't pay the increased fee as this
copy of the ticket is for information purposes only for you.
We transferred the liability of the fine to you within 28 days
as per the rules. Hence, you should not pay the increased fee.
We will advise you appeal to the local authority to return the
fee to its original charge while explaining their rule.
As per the rental agreement, there is an administration fee of
20.00 per fine which is now paid on your account. Please find
the attached copies of the fine and the invoice can be located
on your app.
Please only reply to this email if you require assistance and
ensure you follow the above instructions. If you haven’t
followed the above instructions, then we are unable to assist
you further.
Kind regards,
Hertz
#Post#: 110312--------------------------------------------------
Re: 52M Failing to comply with a prohibition on certain types of
vehicles(Motor Vehicles)
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: February 19, 2026, 6:48 am
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OK. So until you get a PCN with your name and address at the
top, you can do, (and should do), nothing.
On receipt of the representations from Hertz, the council cancel
the first PCN, then have 28 days to send out a second PCN to
you. At that point, you can either pay the discount, or submit
representations.
#Post#: 110775--------------------------------------------------
Re: 52M Failing to comply with a prohibition on certain types of
vehicles(Motor Vehicles)
DIR By: mdar50743
Date: February 23, 2026, 8:57 am
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--- Quote from: Incandescent link ---
>
> OK. So until you get a PCN with your name and address at the
top, you can do, (and should do), nothing.
>
> On receipt of the representations from Hertz, the council
cancel the first PCN, then have 28 days to send out a second PCN
to you. At that point, you can either pay the discount, or
submit representations.
>
--- End Quote ---
Apology for the delayed reply. I’ve been quite sick.
Thank you for your reply.
When I checked the Council Website I have no idea why the fine
is now at £160 even though I never had any prior knowledge about
it. I am assuming that Hertz have made administrative error
that's meant that I never received the fine.
I have asked a friend to make photos for me about the
contravention.
Link to the photos for any appeal:
HTML https://imgpile.com/p/2Lp9o54
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