Looking only at the seven recent PCNs which are all related we can see that Havering have the same problem as Redbridge, defaced signs, and behind the shops is the sort of place where that is more likely to occur.
Mr Rundle was potentially on the hook for £420. Given his importance to the health of society isn't it the case that a council should be trying to help him, not penalise him?
The independent adjudicator, who is not affected by the thought of the huge income for the council, made her decisions, of which one is repeated in full here:
The local authority accept that the signs are so bad that they cannot take a photograph which can be read and therefore the motorist is not on notice. It is of no assistance to them that Mr Rundle may have known what the restriction was on a particular date as it could easily have changed the next day and as they were overlooking their legal duty to erect and maintain signs.
When Havering refer to previous cancellations not setting 'precedence' they do of course mean that they do not set a precedent. However, if on occasion one the sign is spray painted and on day two it is still spray painted then the same outcome will apply regardless as due notice has not been given of the restriction.
This adjudication decision is bang on the money.
Instead of harassing this first responder Havering Council should be looking to see what they can do to help him.
The end.
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