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Code 50 PCN from Slough: Performing a prohibited turn

Contravention code 50 is a moving traffic contravention, enforced by CCTV cameras. If you have received this PCN from Slough, Parking Mate AI can check it for defects and prepare a challenge letter for Traffic Penalty Tribunal.

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Quick answer

Contravention code 50 means: Performing a prohibited turn. This is a moving traffic contravention issued under the Civil Enforcement of Road Traffic Contraventions (General Provisions) Regulations 2022. Slough enforces this via CCTV cameras.

What a Slough code 50 PCN means for you

You have received a penalty charge notice from Slough with contravention code 50. In plain English, this means the council considers that you performing a prohibited turn.

The legal basis for this PCN is the moving traffic enforcement scheme, backed by a traffic regulation order (TRO or TMO) that Slough must have properly made and signed. Without a valid order and compliant signage, the restriction is not enforceable.

To challenge this PCN, you can make formal representations to Slough. If the council rejects your representations, you have the right to appeal to Traffic Penalty Tribunal. The adjudicator's decision is independent and binding on the council.

Defects checked on a Slough code 50 PCN

C2

No contravention actually occurred at the time stated

C3

Contravention code does not match the restriction in force

E1

No photographic evidence supporting the alleged contravention

E3

Evidence is unclear, obscured, or of poor quality

E4

Evidence does not show the vehicle at the stated location

S2

Required signage is missing or not visible from the parking place

S5

Signs are obscured, damaged, or do not comply with the Traffic Signs Regulations

D3

Traffic regulation order (TRO) is defective or does not cover the location

F7

PCN does not contain all the information required by regulations

F8

PCN was not served within the statutory time limit

Evidence to gather for a Slough code 50 challenge

The PCN itself

Photos of signage at the location

Photos of road markings

Any payment receipts

Dashcam footage if available

FAQs

Slough code 50 PCN FAQs

Common questions about contravention code 50 PCNs from Slough and how to challenge them.

What does code 50 mean on a Slough PCN?

Contravention code 50 on a Slough PCN means: Performing a prohibited turn. This is a moving traffic contravention enforced by CCTV cameras within the Slough area.

How do I challenge a Slough code 50 penalty charge?

You can make formal representations to Slough within 28 days of receiving the notice to owner. If Slough rejects your representations, you have 28 days to appeal to Traffic Penalty Tribunal. Upload your PCN and Parking Mate AI identifies the grounds specific to code 50.

What are the common defences for code 50 in Slough?

Common defences for a Slough code 50 PCN include inadequate or missing signage, a defective traffic regulation order, poor camera evidence quality, incorrect contravention code, and procedural failures in serving the notice.

Can Slough use the wrong contravention code instead of code 50?

Yes. If Slough has issued your PCN with contravention code 50 but the code does not accurately describe what happened, this is a valid ground for challenge. The contravention code must match the restriction actually in force at the location and time stated.

How long do I have to respond to a Slough code 50 PCN?

You typically have 28 days to pay at the discounted rate or make an informal challenge. After a notice to owner, you have 28 days for formal representations. If Slough rejects those, you have 28 days to appeal to Traffic Penalty Tribunal. Check your code 50 PCN promptly.

What evidence do I need for a Slough code 50 challenge?

For a Slough code 50 challenge, gather the PCN itself, photos of signage and road markings at the location, any payment receipts, dashcam footage if available, and a written note of why you believe code 50 was incorrectly applied.

Is a Slough code 50 PCN always correctly issued?

No. A Slough code 50 PCN may be incorrectly issued for several reasons: the signage may not comply with regulations, the camera evidence may be unclear, the TRO may be defective, or the code may not match what actually happened.

What happens if I ignore a Slough code 50 PCN?

Ignoring a Slough code 50 PCN leads to escalation: notice to owner, then a charge certificate (increasing the penalty by 50%), then registration at the Traffic Enforcement Centre, and eventually bailiff enforcement. Responding early preserves the most options.

Does Slough handle code 50 PCNs differently from other councils?

Each council has its own enforcement patterns and approach. Slough has specific local factors, including local authority parking enforcement Parking Mate AI applies Slough-specific checks when analysing your code 50 PCN.

How does Parking Mate AI help with a Slough code 50 PCN?

Upload your Slough code 50 PCN and Parking Mate AI reads the details automatically. It checks whether code 50 was correctly applied, whether the signage and procedure meet the required standards, and whether the notice was properly served. If defects are found, you receive a professional challenge letter for Traffic Penalty Tribunal.

Got a Slough code 50 PCN? Check it before you pay

Upload your penalty charge notice for a free Parking Mate AI defect check. If grounds are found for your Slough code 50 PCN, get a professional challenge letter for Traffic Penalty Tribunal.

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