How to Appeal a Moving Traffic Contravention PCN
Moving Traffic PCNs. Banned Turns, Box Junctions, and More
Moving traffic contraventions are issued by local councils for offences like driving in a banned turn, entering a box junction when the exit is not clear, or driving through a no-entry. These are enforced by camera and carry the same penalties as parking PCNs under the Traffic Management Act 2004.
Common Moving Traffic Contraventions
- Box junction. entering when the exit is not clear
- Banned turn. making a turn prohibited by signage
- No entry. driving through a no-entry restriction
- One-way street. driving the wrong way
- Weight restriction. using a road restricted to certain vehicle weights
- School keep clear. stopping on zig-zag markings during restricted times
Grounds for Appeal
Signage defects
Moving traffic restrictions must be clearly signed. If the sign was missing, obscured, or placed where a reasonable driver would not see it, the contravention may be invalid.
Road marking defects
Box junction markings must comply with regulations. Faded, incomplete, or non-standard markings may provide appeal grounds.
Camera evidence
The council must provide camera footage showing the contravention. If the footage is unclear or does not definitively show the alleged offence, you can challenge the evidence.
Traffic Regulation Order
Every moving traffic restriction must be backed by a valid Traffic Regulation Order (TRO). If the TRO is invalid, expired, or does not cover the specific restriction, the PCN may be unenforceable.
Reasonable excuse
Avoiding an accident, following police direction, or responding to an emergency may constitute a reasonable excuse.
The Appeal Process
Moving traffic PCN appeals follow the same process as parking PCNs:
- Informal challenge within 14 days
- Formal representations within 28 days of the Notice to Owner
- Tribunal appeal if rejected (Traffic Penalty Tribunal for most councils)
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