How many drivers, since Vauxhall bridge was closed, have been issued with a Penalty Charge Notice for entering Tyers Street (where, it appears, I inadvertently strayed whilst attempting to pursue the diversion route)? Could I be provided with the daily, weekly or monthly distribution of notices given? The reason for this is because lockdown would have had a significant impact on traffic at times. • How many drivers were issued with a PCN in that street over the same time period in 2019? • How many appeals there have been to date for cars inadvertently entering this street due to the bridge closure?

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Our ref: FOI-1658-2021/GH

Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 2 November 2020 asking for information about Congestion Charging.

Your request has been considered under the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and our information access policy. I can confirm that we do hold the information you require.

How many drivers, since Vauxhall bridge was closed, have been issued with a Penalty Charge Notice for entering Tyers Street (where, it appears, I inadvertently strayed whilst attempting to pursue the diversion route)? Could I be provided with the daily, weekly or monthly distribution of notices given? The reason for this is because lockdown would have had a significant impact on traffic at times. • How many drivers were issued with a PCN in that street over the same time period in 2019? How many appeals there have been to date for cars inadvertently entering this street due to the bridge closure?

Please see below for PCNS issued between 1 August - 31 October 2019 and 1 August - 31 October 2020.

	PCNs issued	PCNs issued
Month	2019	2020
Aug	36	165
Sep	32	224
Oct	78	233
Total	146	622

Please note that PCNs are issued simply where no valid charge payment is recorded against the vehicle for that date. We have no way of determining if the PCN was issued due to the driver entering the zone as a result of the bridge closure.

In order to challenge a penalty the recipient must first submit a representation to us. If the representation is accepted the penalty is cancelled. If we reject the representation the penalty remains outstanding although there is a further right of appeal to an Independent Adjudicator at London Tribunals.

In 2019, we issued 146 PCNs in total. We have received 22 representations against the PCNs issued. Of these 10 were rejected, 8 were accepted and 4 are awaiting a decision. We have received no appeals.

In 2020, we issued 622 PCNs in total. We have received 112 representations against the PCNs issued. Of these 40 have been rejected, 52 have been accepted and 20 are awaiting a decision. We have received no appeals.

If this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for some reason, please do not hesitate to contact me.

If you are considering submitting a further FOI request please think carefully about whether the request is essential at this current time, as answering FOI requests will require the use of limited resources and the attention of staff who could be supporting other essential activity. Where requests are made, please note that our response time may be impacted by the current situation.

If you are not satisfied with this response please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.

Yours sincerely

Graham Hurt

FOI Case Officer

FOI Case Management Team

General Counsel

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