Moving Traffic Offences

Failing to comply with a sign indicating restrictions on vehicles entering a pedestrian zone, and, failing to comply with a sign indicating restrictions on vehicles entering and waiting in a pedestrian zone. (Contravention code 53)

And contravention code 54 Failing to comply with a restriction on vehicles entering and waiting in a pedestrian zone.,

Many local authorities are now enforcing their pedestrian zones using CCTV. However some like Camden in London are continually criticised for not installing compliant signage. They are quick to enforce but often ignore adjudicators decisions against them.

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How to have your penalty charge notice (PCN) for this moving traffic contravention cancelled.

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Specific grounds of appeal for this contravention

As the contravention is that of “failing to comply with a sign indicating restrictions on entering a pedestrian zone, (or entering and waiting in a pedestrian zone)” it is important to remember that in order to prove this contravention that the enforcing authority must actually show you passing the sign during restricted hours and subsequent movement by the vehicle including whether it parks, stops or traverses the restricted length/area It is not sufficient to simply show you in or entering a pedestrian zone. You can ask to see the video or photographic evidence.

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Moving Traffic Offences

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And contravention code 54 Failing to comply with a restriction on vehicles entering and waiting in a pedestrian zone.,

How to have your penalty charge notice (PCN) for this moving traffic contravention cancelled.

Specific grounds of appeal for this contravention

Failing to comply with a sign indicating restrictions on vehicles entering a pedestrian zone, and, failing to comply with a sign indicating restrictions on vehicles entering and waiting in a pedestrian zone. (Contravention code 53)