Hi all,
I received a PCN from Havering Council in July for driving in a bus lane (contravention code 34j).
I challenged it on the basis that I was going to a garage for car servicing, and there’s no direct route to the industrial area without entering the bus lane. I submitted the challenge within the 14 days when the reduced charge of £80 was still available.
Today I received a rejection letter stating that my vehicle was observed travelling in the bus lane and gaining an advantage by queue-jumping, which isn’t true. I only entered the bus lane in order to turn left to access the area, and I even provided the garage’s address.
The council is now demanding the full penalty of £160 as my appeal was unsuccessful.
Is there any way to challenge this further, or at least pay the reduced rate instead of the full amount?
Any advice will be greatly appreciated
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