red route/clearway

[ponker]

I have just received a PCN for "stopped on a red route or clearway"
Please can somebody tell me what the 'rules' are.

I dropped somebody off at the station, and was there for a matter of seconds (I was in the car with engine running) - there were no markings on the road.

Many thanks!

[Bernie_the_Bolt]

Originally Posted by ponker

I have just received a PCN for "stopped on a red route or clearway"
Please can somebody tell me what the 'rules' are.

I dropped somebody off at the station, and was there for a matter of seconds (I was in the car with engine running) - there were no markings on the road.

Many thanks!

Was it a red route or a clearway?
Double red line or single?
What time of day?
What did the sign say?
Can you scan and post both sides of the PCN?

[ponker]

Hi
Thanks for speedy response.
From the photograph that they have sent me of my car, there do not appear to be any lines at all.
I will drive past tonight and take some pics, as I wasn't aware of any signs at the time.
I will post them later tonight.
Many thanks

[Bernie_the_Bolt]

Sounds like a clearway. What you need to look for is the red circle with a red X in it and a blue background.

[ponker]

Hi
It was a red route sign, with "no stopping at any time".
Also there was a red sign which said "Taxi Set Down Only" in red letters - Unfortunately I didn't see either of the signs on approach, as I was in heavy traffic, changing lanes (typical!)

Do these signs mean that I cannot drop off passengers from my car?

Many thanks for all your help

[Bernie_the_Bolt]

There's no alighting on a red route.
Your best hope is a defect on the PCN.

[ponker]

What kind of defect would I look for?!
By the way, I stopped in front of a side road (not sure how I link the picture to you) So I wasn't technically on a red line - would that matter?

If you think that there is no chance of an appeal, I will pay now..... so frustrating when you innocently do something that's 'wrong'!!

Thanks