PCN Contravention Codes and what they mean

Moving Traffic Contraventions (higher rate)

These PCNs are issued at the higher rate of £130.00 / £65.00.
 

31 - Entering and stopping in a box junction when prohibited.

You should wait for your exit space to become free before crossing the box junction markings. Suffix J stands for enforced by CCTV.


32 - Failing to drive in the direction shown by the arrow on a blue sign.

These are mandatory turns (white arrow on blue background). Suffix T means turning against the direction shown in the arrow.


37 - Failing to give way to oncoming vehicles.

Self-explanatory.


38 - Failing to comply with a sign indicating that vehicular traffic must pass to the specified side of the sign.

This refers to signs on bollards in the middle of the road, with arrows pointing to the left (suffix L) or the right (suffix R).


50 - Performing a prohibited turn.

Self-explanatory. Suffix R means prohibited right turn.
 

51 - Failing to comply with a no entry restriction.            

Self-explanatory. Suffix J stands for enforced by CCTV.
 

52 - Failing to comply with a prohibition on certain types of vehicle.

This could apply to motor vehicles (suffix M) or vehicles over the weight indicated on the sign (suffix G).
 

53 - Failing to comply with a restriction on vehicles entering a pedestrian zone.

This applies to 'School Streets' which are restricted to vehicles for only part of a day, as well as more traditional pedestrian zones. Suffix C is for Pedestrian and Cycle Zones.

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