Drivers Warned: Avoid U-Turns at Seven Sisters or Face Fat Fines
Motorists are being told to think twice before smashing a U-turn at the notorious Seven Sisters junction leading into Broad Lane. Scores of drivers have already been slapped with penalty charge notices (PCNs) for the banned manoeuvre.
TfL Cracks Down with £160 Fines
A snap of one such ticket doing the rounds online shows Transport for London (TfL) means business. The PCN cites contravention code 50u – “Performing a prohibited turn (no U-turn)” – and confirms the offence is nabbed on camera, stored on digital media. The fine? A hefty £160, but pay up within 14 days and it’s sliced to £80.
Signage Sparks Fury Among Drivers
Many angry drivers say the signs aren’t clear, arguing that traffic flow naturally guides them to make the forbidden U-turn. But TfL insists the junction is clearly signposted. The onus is on drivers to spot and obey the rules.
Local motorist warns: “Caution!!! People are starting to get tickets for making a U-turn on Seven Sisters to go into Broad Lane!! DO NOT MAKE A U-TURN THERE — YOU’LL GET A TICKET.”
Ignore the Fine and Pay Up More!
Dodging or ignoring the fine won’t pay off either. Miss the 28-day deadline to pay or challenge, and you’re looking at a boosted fine of £240. It could also drag you into legal trouble or get Enforcement Agents sniffing around.
Drivers in the area should stick to all traffic signs and take legal routes to dodge this enforcement hot spot. Stay sharp, stay informed — and avoid a costly blunder.
