What can i do about a rediculous penalty charge?

Sorry but i think they have got you there . I am surprised at the amount for the fine though , it seems high . Maybe the thing to do would be to stop and have a good look if the road markings seem odd . I admit ive never seen anything like that , i don't understand what its for .

Looks like lots of spilt diesel in the other lane and you as an experienced driver could clearly smell from inside your vehicle therefore took the safety first option and took the dry lane to avoid a possible collision with the street furniture.

Very strange, I would have done the same thing when presented with that in the road -_- what exactly is it supposed to be?
Only in London, I'm sure.

Well, you got two cracking aerial car photos, even if they were very pricy.
I've never found it worthwhile arguing over this kind of thing, they've always got a counter-argument with the 'law' on their side.

Easy ! Tell them it was fiance driving.. Its not right anyway,130 quid for that.Think it says "Fire Access Keep Clear "?
These bollards make me laugh, especially the one at 1 minute in..

From Islington website

Moving traffic enforcement
Under the London Local Authority Act 2003 the council can issue fines to motorists who disobey traffic signs and pose a threat to the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and other motorists. These offences are called Moving Traffic Contraventions and can be penalised with a £130 fine.

Moving traffic contraventions include such things as banned right or left turns, no entries, blocking a yellow box junction, going the wrong way in a one way street and illegal U turns.

Deterring drivers who commit these contraventions improves the safety, wellbeing and environment of residents and visitors to Islington, making the borough a better place to live and work.

CCTV camera enforcement

Enforcement of moving traffic contraventions is carried out using both static CCTV cameras and branded CCTV camera vehicles that record contraventions.

Motorists who ignore road signs and markings will be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) for £130, reduced by 50% if paid within 14 days. All PCNs are supported by CCTV evidence. If you have received a PCN you can view the images online.

There is a legal requirement that cameras used to enforce parking and bus lane contraventions by CCTV are certificated by the Secretary of State, however moving traffic enforcement cameras do not currently need this approval.

Enforcement priorities

Our main priorities for parking enforcement are:

road casualty hot spots
schools and surrounding areas
sites where residents have complained about irresponsible parking or dangerous driving.


- Hmmm - stuffed I would say. - Pay early and half the pain.

What is the street name of where the offence took place?

Bit confusing but there is a big blue arrow:


Could argue that the road was wet so the glare made it impossible to see the worn out road markings

This is one of the many reasons I have been to many capital citys arround the world - but not London & if I have my way, never will.

I see the sign now but as I approached that layout, the option of going through a route just passable by car and the other which is not a no entry, I chose the latter. I can see (just about) that it is for Fire access but as a keep clear section it doesn’t say no entry.
The fine amount is just ridiculous, I can understand it’s an offense but I haven’t and wouldn’t cause any problems passing either side from the looks of it. I can't believe people have these jobs.

hmm keep looking at this so one way street, two available lanes until the narrowed section, which you are expected to move over to the left to travel through if your not already over that side, and no no entry sign on the right wider side, also in the 2nd pic it looks like the parked car is much further back causing an obstuction also the car on the left as you look at pic is partially blocking the disabled bay.
shouldnt there be at least a no entry sign or painted on the road to the right?
i don't think you would get out of the fine sadly but it is a poor road lay out and no doubt there are many other people who would get caught out by it. great money maker for the council