I received 2 PCN's for the same contravention issued by Hammersmith and Fulham LA

[Jacob4444]

I unknowingly entered a restricted zone and parked my car.

 

Had some food at a restaurant then returned to my car within 90 mins and left the area.

 

I received 2 PCN's in the post.

1st when i entered the zone and the 2nd when I left the zone on the same street i entered going in the opposite direction.

 

Speaking to the LA they said the notice is not a PCN but a "moving violation".

 

Asking if there is a difference it was conformed that they are different. I explained that at the top of the notice i received it clearly states: Your PCN number is ......  I also put to the gentleman that if i enter the London congestion zone 5 times in the same day I would only receive 1 PCN not 5.

 

At this point the gentleman no longer wanted to discuss this issue and advised me to put my representation in writing.

 

I paid the 1st PCN and made representations for the 2nd as above.

 

Are LA's allowed to issued a 2nd PCN when leaving the restricted zone if they have already issued 1 for entering?

 

Surely that cannot be the case.

Can anyone shed any light on this matter for me?

[honeybee13]

Hello, welcome to CAG.

 

I'll move your thread to the local authority parking forum, people should be along to advise later.

 

Best, HB

[dx100uk]

Short answer is yes, they were +90mins apart?

 

Dx