My first post so apologies for any malpractice in my post.
I received a 34J PCN for being in a bus lane. The PCN provided the date and time of the contravention, as well as the location. The picture included on the PCN is very unclear and beneath it stated to enter the PCN number of VRN in the council's website, I did that but the website said there was no matching record found.
I wrote to the council making an early informal challenge stating that the evidence was not available and I sent them a copy of the website message. Subsequently the council have responded saying that they won't cancel the PCN, the response also included the same picture from the first letter plus a picture of my VRN (but not where the car was when the picture of the VRN was taken).
I have the option to pay a reduced amount in 14 days, the full amount within 28 days or formally challenge the PCN by using an Enforcement Notice form I will receive if I make no payment.
Does the lack of evidence on the council website and the unclear pictures on the letters provide a defence to challenge the PCN?