QUOTE (geekman @ Fri, 3 Aug 2012 - 12:59)
QUOTE (Hippocrates @ Fri, 3 Aug 2012 - 12:20)
Surely there is nothing to lose by making a representation at this stage? Once decided, you need all the items as advised, of course.
I was under the impression that should my representation be denied, I would have to pay the standard charge of £60, rather than the reduced rate of £30. Or is this only applicable if I take the case to the independent adjudicator?
Most Councils will re-offer the discount, to tempt you into paying, in response to reps made inside the 14 days. Postal PCNs tend not to make this clear/state it. there is no guarantee. You would have to find other cases as a comparison, to see what M/C did. i.e. the Mancunian thread - where they did re-offer the discount.
Proceeding, if needed, to adjudication would be for the full amount of £60.
Telephone hearings are one option but TPT hearings can be arranged in London (Grays Inn Rd, I believe). I don't know of any hindrance to that just because the Council would be a distance away from the venue.
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Noting Bogsy's point the crux seems to be whether the 'only' plates are now present. A member has said the signage is now "compliant" but gave no explanation of what has changed.
EDIT- sorry - and the 1048.1 issue.