LEZ — Multiple PCNs for same single drive (no double recovery)

Where a single drive through the LEZ triggers multiple ANPR detections (entry then exit camera within minutes), the council can only treat that as ONE contravention. Reg 4(10) defines a 'first contravention' as 'the first occasion in which a person is liable to pay a penalty' — singular event. Some councils have issued two PCNs for one drive; the second is unlawful. Apply reg 8(4)(e) (charge exceeds amount applicable).

Legal basis

SSI 2021/177 reg 4(10); reg 8(4)(e); Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 s.6(2)

How to identify this in your case

Two PCNs same VRN, same date, detection times within ~15–30 minutes, different camera site references.

Sample appeal wording

Dear [COUNCIL], Re: PCNs [PCN_1] and [PCN_2] I received two PCNs ([PCN_1] detection [TIME_1] and [PCN_2] detection [TIME_2]) for the same vehicle on [DATE], [N] minutes apart at adjoining camera locations [SITE_1] and [SITE_2]. Detections relate to a single drive — entry and exit, or entry and a transit detection. A single drive is a single contravention under s.6(2). Two penalty charges for one contravention is unlawful and the second exceeds the amount applicable under reg 8(4)(e). I make formal representations against [PCN_2] under reg 8(1). Yours faithfully, [NAME]

Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.

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Sources

SSI 2021/177 reg 4 and 8