Hi all
After an exhausting challenge on a yellow crossing contravention from council (since last year) which was declined, I have found that the law has changed:
I thought it would be good to list these changes on a thread. So here goes:
1. You lose your right to challenge after 14 days and are liable for the full ticket? If you appeal after that date you are liable for the full amount.
2. If you appeal after 14 days you do not have the right to pay the discounted rate - you pay the full amount as it is after 14 days.
3. Contacting the local authority and being in deadlock doesn't help as the 14 days would have passed.
4. Improper procedure doesn't apply if the council delivers the letter to the wrong address, even after being informed of the situation and then re-issues the ticket after the 28 day deadline.
5. Tickets have different regulations on them.
This was confirmed by the Appeals Office and the payment due (50% or full amount is at the council's discretion) - appeal and they make more money!! Hence lets be as unhelpful as possible!! And never respond within the time scales.
Basically designed to reduce the number of appeals, ensure that councils get your money.
Cant believe English law has got to this stage!!