PCN code 51: Failing to comply with a no entry restriction

Code

51

Type

Moving traffic

Level

Moving traffic

Who uses it

Councils with moving traffic powers (most of London, and English councils designated since 2022), and Welsh councils where enforced.

What the council's evidence usually is

Camera footage.

Points to check before you pay

• Were both no entry signs present and visible? Check exemption plates (e.g. "except cycles", hours).

If one of these applies, the usual statutory ground is that the contravention did not occur. Other grounds (not the owner, stolen vehicle, already paid, wrong amount, procedural impropriety) apply whatever the code. The checker shows which fit your case.

How much is a code 51 PCN?

In London bus lane and moving traffic PCNs are £160, halved if paid within the discount period on the PCN (London Councils says 21 days for CCTV PCNs; some boroughs state 14) (London Councils). Outside London councils set the charge within the national bands, and the discount is 50% if paid within 21 days of a camera PCN being served (SI 2022/71).

Cameras using code 51

• Alexandra Road EN3 no entry (Enfield)
• Beddington Gardens / Woodcote Road no entry (Sutton)
• Belmont Road / Manor Road, Wallington no entry (Sutton)
• Bickenhall Street / Baker Street no entry (Westminster)
• Boundary Road, Wallington / Stanley Park Road no entry (Sutton)
• Brook Street / South Molton Street no entry (Westminster)
• Brunswick Road / Benhill Avenue no entry (Sutton)
• Burrell Street / Chancel Street no entry (Southwark)
• Caledon Road / Butter Hill no entry (Sutton)
• Camden Road, Carshalton / West Street no entry (Sutton)
• Camden Road, Sutton (outside Gibson Road Car Park) no entry (Sutton)
• Chapter Road / Braganza Street/Manor Pl no entry (Southwark)

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