So today I've received a PCN that I've gone on the bus lane, please see pic attached. I just went by one side wheels as the bus lane was ending right there. I was told by a friend that they have 14days to issue me the PCN but his not 100% sure. Since it was on the 14/08 and PCN issued on the 8/09 it's over 14 days. Does anyone know if it's true about those 14days time they have? Just want to make sure if it can get it canceled before i pay. many thanks.
I think your friend is confusing a Penalty charge notice with a Notification of intended prosecution. The first is a civil issue and as far as I can see, has no time limit. The second is a formal notification of police action which has to be issued within 14 days of the alleged offence. Andy
PCN’s have to be issued within 28 days of offence. 14 days (after issue) for PCN’s relate to paying the reduced rate.
That sucks man. Worth writing a letter before you pay? You are technically in the wrong but it’s a bit bloody harsh.
A PCN may be a Penalty Charge Notice or a Parking charge notice, the first is often issued by a local council and the second by a private company, which is really an invoice for payment that some motoring organisations may help to challenge. Penalty Charge Notices may offer a reduced fine, if it is paid within a specified time. They are civil offences, and both can be appealed, although the processes are different. A FPN is a Fixed Penalty Notice, which delivers a set penalty for a particular offence, and may include penalty points and a fine. A FPN may be issued at the time of an alleged offence, or after a Notice of Intended Prosecution has been issued within 14 days of the alleged offence, and a response admitting the offence provided by the driver. Regarding your notice for driving in a bus lane, if you had a reason for putting one wheel into the lane, safety?, you might try to explain the circumstances through the notice appeals process, this link may help explain your options: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/s...ets/charge-notices-for-driving-in-a-bus-lane/ . I think this is consistent with the other posts. Good luck. Tom.
https://news.sky.com/story/amp/who-...present-beckham-over-speeding-charge-11510038 That’s how Mr Loophole got Beckham off
