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I drove through Gatwick airport red route by mistake do I have to pay the fine ?
in40r3s3arch4dumm31s
Posts: 3 Newbie
Hello I'm new to this forum and nice to meet you all
I've tried to research about the red route fines but can't seem to get my head round if I have grounds to appeal or not .
I was in the wrong lane on the Gatwick roundabout and had no choice but to go left into Gatwick I was panicking and couldn't find anywhere to turn around , I saw a sign that said exit to M23 so I drove down that road but it said red route no stopping parking or picking up I carried on driving and eventually it took me to the motorway and I was able to get back on the M23.
I have had a PCN yet but online it says I most likely will get one.
Can I appeal and say I was not the registered keeper or do I just lump it and pay the 60 quid
Thankyou for taking time to read and help
I've tried to research about the red route fines but can't seem to get my head round if I have grounds to appeal or not .
I was in the wrong lane on the Gatwick roundabout and had no choice but to go left into Gatwick I was panicking and couldn't find anywhere to turn around , I saw a sign that said exit to M23 so I drove down that road but it said red route no stopping parking or picking up I carried on driving and eventually it took me to the motorway and I was able to get back on the M23.
I have had a PCN yet but online it says I most likely will get one.
Can I appeal and say I was not the registered keeper or do I just lump it and pay the 60 quid
Thankyou for taking time to read and help
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Sorry meant I haven't received a PCN yet1
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No you use the standard appeal text for airportd on here..
Easy win2 -
Just read the Airport Drop off group thread (which I won't link because we don't do that) and adapt that winning appeal.
It will work even though this isn't about the drop off area. Search for the thread, it is a complete cinch to do. 100% wins.PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
CLICK at the top or bottom of any page where it says:
Home»Motoring»Parking Tickets Fines & Parking - read the NEWBIES THREAD1 -
Did you actually stop or park?in40r3s3arch4dumm31s said:Sorry meant I haven't received a PCN yet1 -
No I didn't stop I kept driving I will look for the other thread and see what it says I haven't stopped worrying 😞1
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Nothing to worry about its so easy1
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If you stuck to the rules on the signs, no stopping or parking on a red route, nothing will come ( same as the red routes in London. )in40r3s3arch4dumm31s said:No I didn't stop I kept driving I will look for the other thread and see what it says I haven't stopped worrying 😞0 -
Personally if i haven't received a PCN yet i wouldn't even bother myself thinking about it, particularly close to Xmas. I would be very busy eating and drinking plus enjoying myself to the fullestin40r3s3arch4dumm31s said:Sorry meant I haven't received a PCN yet
If or when the PCN arrives, only then would it be worth my time. These rip off cowboys don't deserve a minute of anyone's' time unless absolutely necessary imo 3
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