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       #Post#: 119276--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Charge Notice - Code 31 Yellow Box BRENT Salusbury Road/
       Hartland Road NW6
   DIR By: fraser.mitchell
       Date: May 20, 2026, 4:04 am
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       Video shows that the YBJ markings are not all that worn.On the
       other hand, its taken from height, and doesn't show what a
       driver would see. Basically, they only want the money to will
       take it to the wire to get it. The only place you'd get an
       unbiased opinion is London Tribunals with the full PCN penalty
       in play. If you decide to go down that route, and want to
       present the best possible case, you'd really need to go to the
       location when it's pouring with rain and take photos or a video
       to show the visibility of the YBJ as evidence in your appeal.
       #Post#: 119283--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Charge Notice - Code 31 Yellow Box BRENT Salusbury Road/
       Hartland Road NW6
   DIR By: GirlFriday
       Date: May 20, 2026, 4:44 am
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       --- Quote from: Incandescent link ---
       >
       > Video shows that the YBJ markings are not all that worn.On the
       other hand, its taken from height, and doesn't show what a
       driver would see. Basically, they only want the money to will
       take it to the wire to get it. The only place you'd get an
       unbiased opinion is London Tribunals with the full PCN penalty
       in play. If you decide to go down that route, and want to
       present the best possible case, you'd really need to go to the
       location when it's pouring with rain and take photos or a video
       to show the visibility of the YBJ as evidence in your appeal.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       The full penalty is at play already so I guess its all or
       nothing now - only issue is the deadline is this weekend and the
       weather in London (bizarrely!) is showing as full on sunshine!
       (when ever has a bank holiday week NOT been a washout?!) I know
       there were some more photo's taken when he next went to the area
       and I've just left a message asking them to be forwarded on to
       me. Fingers crossed they were taken whilst rainy weather..
       Will post on here as soon as I get them. There are a few close
       ups taken of the yellow box in the first post.
       [member=262]JimmyM[/member] posted this about the wording of the
       pcn/ box size (post no.9) if that'd carry any weight?
       #Post#: 119288--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Charge Notice - Code 31 Yellow Box BRENT Salusbury Road/
       Hartland Road NW6
   DIR By: fraser.mitchell
       Date: May 20, 2026, 5:33 am
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       No discount on offer means its a total no-brainer to take them
       to London Tribunals.
       Good luck and hope you win.
       #Post#: 119292--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Charge Notice - Code 31 Yellow Box BRENT Salusbury Road/
       Hartland Road NW6
   DIR By: MrChips
       Date: May 20, 2026, 6:07 am
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       I think the visibility of the box is your strongest argument.
       Looking at the evidence photo on your PCN, if you didn't already
       know the box was there, you'd never realise there was a box
       junction in the picture.
       A video taken in similar conditions from a driver's point of
       view would be super helpful, but difficult to achieve in
       practice at this time of year.
       You might want to consider having a go at night even if it isn't
       raining as that might also help if it shows the markings are
       faded - the adjudicator can apply his/her own judgement to
       extrapolate to how these might look in the rain.
       #Post#: 119339--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Charge Notice - Code 31 Yellow Box BRENT Salusbury Road/
       Hartland Road NW6
   DIR By: GirlFriday
       Date: May 20, 2026, 11:58 am
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       #Post#: 119340--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Charge Notice - Code 31 Yellow Box BRENT Salusbury Road/
       Hartland Road NW6
   DIR By: GirlFriday
       Date: May 20, 2026, 12:03 pm
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       --- Quote from: MrChips link ---
       >
       > I think the visibility of the box is your strongest argument.
       Looking at the evidence photo on your PCN, if you didn't already
       know the box was there, you'd never realise there was a box
       junction in the picture.
       >
       > A video taken in similar conditions from a driver's point of
       view would be super helpful, but difficult to achieve in
       practice at this time of year.
       >
       > You might want to consider having a go at night even if it
       isn't raining as that might also help if it shows the markings
       are faded - the adjudicator can apply his/her own judgement to
       extrapolate to how these might look in the rain.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Pictures posted as received ^.
       What are thoughts on the junction box? The yellow lines are
       definitely are not solid opaque, mind. Nope, he's not from the
       area at all so didn't have a berties about the yellow box being
       there.
       Would like to know what the you guys think? Am hoping to do the
       appeal form and post out on the Friday (deadline is Monday).
       Tia.
       #Post#: 119358--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Charge Notice - Code 31 Yellow Box BRENT Salusbury Road/
       Hartland Road NW6
   DIR By: fraser.mitchell
       Date: May 20, 2026, 5:10 pm
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       Your photos show a clear YBJ in the dry. You need a rainy night
       before an adjudication so you can get a representative picture.
       If you register an appeal now, it is likely to be some weeks
       before you get a hearing date. Always opt for a hearing, and
       NEVER a decision just on the papers.
       Hearings are by phone or video, (MS Teams, I think). The
       councils almost never attend.
       #Post#: 119690--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Charge Notice - Code 31 Yellow Box BRENT Salusbury Road/
       Hartland Road NW6
   DIR By: GirlFriday
       Date: May 25, 2026, 7:21 am
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       28 days appeal deadline so must get this out today! ( received
       28.04.2026)
       As it's a Bank Holiday I won't be able to run this down to the
       P.0 (and obtain proof of postage) so will submit it online for
       him. Please can someone just cast an eye over this - and let me
       know if it's sufficient?
       The place where the alleged contravention happened is approx
       30miles away so will ask him to (if poss) drive up on a rainy
       evening to take photos before the hearing date.
       ____________________________________________
       I respectfully submit this appeal against the Penalty Charge
       Notice issued by the London Borough of Brent in relation to the
       alleged yellow box junction contravention at Salisbury Avenue /
       Hartland Road.
       At the time of the alleged contravention I was unfamiliar with
       the area, as I do not live locally and had not previously driven
       through this junction.
       The incident occurred during darkness and in heavy rain.
       Although street lighting was present, the weather conditions
       significantly reduced visibility of the carriageway markings.
       The yellow box junction markings were not sufficiently visible
       to me on approach and I genuinely did not see the full extent of
       the box before entering it. Had I seen the markings clearly, I
       would have exercised greater caution and waited before
       proceeding.
       I also did not observe any illuminated advance warning signage
       drawing attention to the box junction. In conditions of darkness
       and heavy rainfall, reliance is placed primarily on the
       visibility of the road markings themselves. Due to the wet road
       surface, glare from headlights and reflections from street
       lighting, the box markings were difficult to distinguish.
       This can also be seen from the CCTV footage provided by Brent
       Council, which shows the heavy rain, darkness, reflections from
       lighting, and the generally poor visibility conditions at the
       time of the alleged contravention.
       In fact, when reviewing the council’s own evidence photographs,
       I personally had to look carefully and double check to
       distinguish that a yellow box junction was even present, as the
       markings are extremely difficult to see in the images provided.
       This further demonstrates the reduced visibility conditions that
       existed at the time.
       I submit that these conditions materially affected my ability to
       identify the junction markings in sufficient time to safely
       assess whether my exit was clear. This was not deliberate misuse
       of the junction or an attempt to gain advantage in traffic. I
       was driving cautiously in poor weather conditions in an
       unfamiliar area.
       I would also respectfully ask the Adjudicator to consider
       previous tribunal decisions where visibility and road conditions
       were found relevant to the enforceability of yellow box junction
       markings. Adjudicators have accepted that darkness, rain, worn
       markings, and reduced visibility may impair a driver’s ability
       to properly identify a box junction and judge the available exit
       space.
       In the circumstances, I respectfully request that the appeal be
       allowed and that the Penalty Charge Notice be cancelled.
       ___________________________________________________
       Should I add the below in (for good measure?) I found this
       looking back on this helpful forum:
       Also, the wording of the PCN incites confusion and fails to
       clearly convey the mandatory information required under
       Paragraph 4(8)(v) of the London Local Authorities and Transport
       for London Act 2003, namely that if the penalty charge is not
       paid before the end of the relevant 28-day period, an increased
       charge may become payable.
       The legislation distinguishes between two separate time periods:
       1. Payment of the penalty charge, which must be made within 28
       days beginning with the date of the notice; and
       2. The submission of representations, which are calculated from
       the date of service of the notice (deemed to be two working days
       after the date of the notice).
       However, the PCN states:
       “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 of this notice an increased charge of £240 may be
       payable.”
       This wording is unclear because it conflates the two separate
       statutory periods into one. The use of the word “or” combines
       payment and representations, despite the fact that each is
       governed by a different starting date under the legislation.
       As a result, the PCN creates confusion as to the correct
       deadline for payment. A motorist reading the notice could
       reasonably conclude that payment is also calculated from the
       date of service, when the legislation states that payment runs
       from the date of the notice itself.
       Further confusion arises because the PCN omits the mandatory
       statutory wording relating specifically to payment before the
       end of the 28-day period beginning with the date of the notice.
       Accordingly, the PCN fails to clearly and accurately communicate
       the recipient’s legal obligations and time limits, rendering it
       non-compliant with the requirements of the 2003 Act.
       ________________________________________
       Any help appreciated - don't want to mess this up!
       Please let me know if I should add/ omit/ amend anything?
       Thanks a lot
       #Post#: 119715--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Charge Notice - Code 31 Yellow Box BRENT Salusbury Road/
       Hartland Road NW6
   DIR By: fraser.mitchell
       Date: May 25, 2026, 4:20 pm
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       Remove reference to advance warning of the box junction, because
       these "Devices of the Devil" require no signs at all.
       #Post#: 119716--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Charge Notice - Code 31 Yellow Box BRENT Salusbury Road/
       Hartland Road NW6
   DIR By: GirlFriday
       Date: May 25, 2026, 4:26 pm
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       --- Quote from: Incandescent link ---
       >
       > Remove reference to advance warning of the box junction,
       because these "Devices of the Devil" require no signs at all.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Very true - I will take that bit out, thank you for
       highlighting.
       The rest is OK?
       EDIT: just recalculated - letter dated 28/04/26 states to
       appeal within 28 days from day of service, so that would mean
       deadline is Wednesday and not today... in which case - i'll do
       it tomorra (Tuesday)! (google says day of service is 2days from
       date on letter - hope that's right!)
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