Mr Mustard seems to recall having fought and lost a tribunal case at this location for a lady collecting an ebay purchase but if you do drive through the middle, even at night as in that case, it isn't a natural route so a driver really should stop and think.
Remember Mr Mustard's mantra: Planter = Penalty.
Mr Mustard has been sent some stats for PCNs issued at this location.
Mr Mustard is told that there was a diversion in place which forced you through the restriction. Haringey Council should have known that and turned off the camera. Their software really should also flag a sudden increase in the numbers of alleged contraventions as there is usually a reason and it saves everyone a lot of work. This is the trouble with excessive automation.
This is what Haringey say about refunds.
This isn't likely to be 100% true. In order to issue a PCN at this location the council asks DVLA for the name and address of the registered keeper, issues the PCN to that address and then receives payment, mostly by credit or debit card. There is only at most a 5% chance that that the motorist will have moved so at least nine out of ten of these people will not be easily traced.
Haringey Council need to try a bit harder. If you live in Haringey please tell your friends about this location
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