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there was a case won at this location (not sure if it was on here or PPP) the wining point was the lack of bus lane sign at the start of the last stretch. seen in your pic behind your car is a break in the solid white bus lane line.
I can tell you that sign has never been replaced and was still missing just the other day. it can be seen on goole as a pole with no sign.
others will be along to give you guidance.

What was your challenge? When seen, I suggest waiting for the Enforcement Notice and I will draft a detailed one for you bases on the evidence, or lack of it.

Nothing more than just curiosity but had a police officer seen the car cross that solid white line could that potentially be points and a fine?

What was your challenge? When seen, I suggest waiting for the Enforcement Notice and I will draft a detailed one for you bases on the evidence, or lack of it.

Please see below, thank you again!

Case number: EF98759576
Vehicle registration: EA74NVX
Contravention: 34J - Being in a bus lane
Date and time of contravention: 12/04/2025 12:28

Reason for appeal: 'I was avoiding an accident'

Your answers:

-Question 1 : 'Please briefly describe the circumstances of the accident which you tried to avoid by moving into the bus lane'
        Answer : 'Dear Sir/Madam,
On the day in question, I was travelling along Bullsmoor Lane when the vehicle directly in front of me brake-checked suddenly and without warning. To avoid a collision, my vehicle’s automated emergency safety system intervened and steered slightly into the bus lane momentarily. This action was necessary to avoid a serious rear-end accident and was not a deliberate attempt to use the bus lane improperly.
Importantly, I was in the bus lane for no more than 20 metres, which is within the generally accepted tolerance across many UK councils for evasive or merging manoeuvres.
Grounds for Appeal:
•       Emergency avoidance: The deviation into the bus lane was caused by an unforeseen and immediate hazard ahead.
•       Safety system activation: My vehicle acted independently to reduce risk, highlighting that this was not a voluntary traffic violation.
•       De minimis breach: The time and distance in the bus lane were minimal, likely under 20 metres — a reasonable and often accepted allowanc'
-Question 2 : 'Would you like to give us any more information or tell us about mitigating circumstances?'
        Answer : 'Yes'
-Question 3 : 'Please explain in as much detail as possible why you think your PCN should be cancelled'
        Answer : 'I was travelling with my disabled mum and kids and therefore was just trying to keep them out of harms way.'
-Question 4 : 'Would you like to upload any other documents to support your case?'
        Answer : 'No'
-Question 5 : 'We will process your information in accordance with our privacy policy. Please check the box below to confirm that you have read and understood the privacy policy'
        Answer : 'Checked'

I've got to be honest, the representation seems rather far-fetched given what the video shows:



Fortunately London authorities really struggle with their camera certifications for bus lanes, so that will probably be your trump card.

What was your challenge? When seen, I suggest waiting for the Enforcement Notice and I will draft a detailed one for you bases on the evidence, or lack of it.

When the time comes, I suggest this:

1. I retract my previous informal challenge.

2. The video shows no evidence of my vehicle allegedly passing any upright warning signage at all. Therefore, the contravention did not occur.

3. Your website does not contain any of the statutory grounds and, indeed, when entering any of them it states these are unavailable.

In light of the above.

Please cancel

Point 3 may be debatable but I would use it at this stage.  More may be added later when the EN is seen.