Update
I received the results of the appeal yesterday, which was rejected. For background here is the letter I sent (thanks to all for the inspiration and pointers for the text).....
Original PCN
"I wish to submit this letter as representation for rejection of the Penalty Charge Notice referenced above.
The alleged traffic contravention referred to on the PCN is “31-Entering and stopping in a box junction when prohibited”.
I have viewed the photographic and video evidence made available to me on the Hammersmith and Fulham website and would like to make the following point
1. The PCN states that the contravention took place on 14/07/2016 at 08:42:00, however as can be clearly seen from the video evidence, at that precise time (08:42:00) which the contravention was alleged to have occurred the vehicle (reg mark SA03 XDW) was not in/no part of the vehicle was in the Yellow Box Junction. The video evidence clearly shows that the vehicle did not enter the Box junction until 08:42:11.
The PCN has been adjudged in at least 2 separate PATAS judgments to be defective and unenforceable:
Case 2140214193:
“This PCN was issued for the alleged contravention of entering and stopping in a box junction when prohibited at 20:03:02…
His vehicle did not enter the box and stop until 20:03:21. It follows that the alleged contravention did not occur.”
Case 2140254631:
"….. In addition … the recording shows that contravention actually occurred at 08.01.35, whereas the time given in the PCN is 08.02.
By 08.02 the vehicle had passed the alleged contravention site, and was stationary at the next junction.
As this is a moving traffic alleged contravention there is a need for complete accuracy as to time and location which is not satisfied on this occasion.
The PCN should not stand on this ground also. The appeal is allowed."
Due to the points made above, I strongly believe that the PCN should be cancelled and look forward to your confirmation of this cancellation at your earliest opportunity."
The reply I got from Hammersmith & Fulham is below....
Their refusal to reject the appeal was that the time on the contravention occurs at (08:42), whereas the time on the original PCN was listed in hh:mm:ss (08:42:00). They make no mention or refer to the 2 PATAs listed as examples of why the appeal should be upheld in their response.
Could I ask your opinion on what members recommend I should do at this point? Based on the results of the 2 PATAs (and H&F ignoring my appeal) would I have a chance if I appeal to the traffic adjudicators for a cancellation of the PCN based on H&F not getting their times correct?