PCN from Local authority 31 entering & stopping in a box junction when prohibited

[Homer67]

I have received a PCN from Redbridge Council for an alleged offence code 31 entering & stopping in a box junction when prohibited.

 

The evidence is a picture showing my car crossing a box junction witha close up of the number plate, I can't tell if I'm stationery or moving but it does look like brake lights are on.

 

My argument is that this is a side road entering a B road and the only way to get out is if you are flashed to go by someone queuing in the heavy traffic, that is what happened here, if I had not pulled out when given way by to by another vehicle I'd still be sitting there!

 

This really grates my cheese as there's no effort put into this and no real policing, just some camera observer sitting there adding up the fines for the LA.

 

Is there any point in arguing this and if so any tips on what to say?

 

It's a £65 fine if paid with 14 days or £130 within 28 days, notice date is yesterday and alleged offence date is 03/02/2015

 

It states the alleged offence was noted by enforcement officer xx from a road side camera.

 

Not a happy Homer.

[Crazyhorse7]

I thought these things were illegal now? Which Council please?

[renegadeimp]

Can you post the location please. Use google maps if possible

[Homer67]

London Borough of Redbridge Council, the location is 1 Chadwell Heath Ln, Romford RM6 4LS, UK and I was exiting the junction from Chadwell Heath Lane onto the High Road.

 

I've checked the council website and no video evidence is available although the PCN says I can make an appointment to view the CCTV footage at their offices.

 

Not sure how to post location using google maps, any instructions anywhere?

[Michael Browne]

https://goo.gl/maps/WyeDK

[Homer67]

Thanks, thats the right place and I was turning left into the right hand turn lane for the next right, all part of the same one way system.

[Homer67]

I take it that this PCN cannot be challenged?

[Homer67]

I challenged it anyway, does the 14 day clock stop once you have challenged or will I have to pay the £130 if my appeal is rejected and it's outside of the 14 day period?