Weight limit not clearly marked at rotherhive tunnel
Request ID: FOI-1899-1920
Date published: 22 October 2019
You asked
Photo evidence of new weight limit signs at rotherhive tunnel as I have a pcn but there is no evidence on your behalf showing these new signs as when I went through I did not see them either please send me this as I don't feel i should have to pay a ticket if you cant provide the evidence.
We answered
TfL Ref: FOI-1899-1920
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 25th September 2019 asking for information about the Rotherhithe Tunnel signage.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy.
Specifically you asked:
“Weight limit not clearly marked at rotherhive tunnel: Photo evidence of new weight limit signs at rotherhive tunnel as I have a pcn but there is no evidence on your behalf showing these new signs as when I went through I did not see them either please send me this as I don't feel i should have to pay a ticket if you cant provide the evidence.”
There are numerous signs advising drivers of the restrictions in place within the Rotherhithe tunnel. These can be seen at the entrance to the tunnel itself and at the approaches to the tunnel. More information about the restrictrions, alternative crossings and, as requested, photographic evidence of the signage can be found on our website via the following link (in particular, see the document “Map showing positions of warning signs” at the very bottom of the page which includes photographs):
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/rotherhithe-tunnel-restrictions
In accordance with section 21 of the FOI Act, we are not obliged to supply you with a copy of the requested information as it is already accessible to you elsewhere.
If this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for any reason, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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Yours sincerely,
David Wells
FOI Case Officer
FOI Case Management Team
General Counsel
Transport for London
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