2025-09-24 – News – www.theguardian.com
Temporary permits for courtesy cars issued by insurer after accident not enough to stop Newham council issuing penalties
I have been sent 19 penalty charge notices (PCNs) by Newham council for driving into a restricted healthy school streets zone despite the fact I hold a blue badge access permit to drop and collect my children at school.
The problems began when I had a car accident. My insurer issued me with three successive courtesy cars while mine was out of action. I therefore bought courtesy permits for each vehicle so I could continue driving into the zone. I have a disability and I am dependent on my car.
