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Islington 34J Being in a bus lane in Clerkenwell Road [Zone C]
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Hi all,

I’ve received a PCN 34J for “Being in a bus lane” on Clerkenwell Road (Zone C). From the council’s video, it isn’t very clear, but from what I remember there was heavy traffic with cars queuing to turn right into Farringdon Lane. I continued straight to bypass the queue and didn’t realise I would be crossing into the bus lane.

Has anyone dealt with a similar situation here? Do you think there are any grounds for challenging this, or is it better to just pay the reduced fine?

I only have 3 days left to pay at the discounted rate, so I’d really appreciate any quick advice.

Thanks.
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Re: Islington 34J Being in a bus lane in Clerkenwell Road [Zone C]
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Well, please get your links working if you're in a hurry ! This is what I get when I click on your link: -
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Please do not redact PCN Number and car reg because we need to view their video, the sole evidence of the alleged contravention.


Re: Islington 34J Being in a bus lane in Clerkenwell Road [Zone C]
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@Tod. PM received. Send us the PCN and VRM details and do not pay anything. The 14 days is just the start of the game. At the end of it, they MUST attend the hearing at the Tribunal OR their evidence is inadmissible. I am here for you throughout the whole process.
IF YOU RECEIVE A MOVING TRAFFIC PCN PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE MAKING A REPRESENTATION:

https://www.ftla.uk/the-flame-pit/moving-traffic-pcns-missing-mandatory-information-the-london-local-authorities-a/msg102639/#msg102639


How do we get more people to fight their PCNs?

https://www.ftla.uk/the-flame-pit/how-do-we-get-more-people-to-fight-their-pcns/msg41917/#msg41917

If you do not even make a challenge, you will surely join "The Mugged Club".

I am not omniscient. cp8759 and mrmustard are true geniuses. I know my place in the hierarchy of The Three Musketeers. 😊 "The Clinician", "The Gentleman" and "The Showman"

My e mail address for councils:

J.BOND007@H.M.S.S.c/oVAUXHALLBRIDGE/LICENSEDTOEXPOSE.SCAMS.CO.UK

Last mission accomplished:

https://www.ftla.uk/the-flame-pit/southwark-to-r

Re: Islington 34J Being in a bus lane in Clerkenwell Road [Zone C]
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Sorry about that – yesterday the Imgur link was working, but it looks like Imgur has recently been blocked in the UK. I’ve reuploaded the files here instead: https://i.ibb.co/S49y8Q1n/PCN.jpg

Thank you for your help, Hippocrates – I really appreciate your support.

Re: Islington 34J Being in a bus lane in Clerkenwell Road [Zone C]
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Thanks for the reply. What is the strategy here? With my previous PCNs I had to challenge first, then when rejected, take it to the tribunal where the council folded. How are we going to approach it in this case?

Re: Islington 34J Being in a bus lane in Clerkenwell Road [Zone C]
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I am away at present but will look tomorrow in depth.
IF YOU RECEIVE A MOVING TRAFFIC PCN PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE MAKING A REPRESENTATION:

https://www.ftla.uk/the-flame-pit/moving-traffic-pcns-missing-mandatory-information-the-london-local-authorities-a/msg102639/#msg102639


How do we get more people to fight their PCNs?

https://www.ftla.uk/the-flame-pit/how-do-we-get-more-people-to-fight-their-pcns/msg41917/#msg41917

If you do not even make a challenge, you will surely join "The Mugged Club".

I am not omniscient. cp8759 and mrmustard are true geniuses. I know my place in the hierarchy of The Three Musketeers. 😊 "The Clinician", "The Gentleman" and "The Showman"

My e mail address for councils:

J.BOND007@H.M.S.S.c/oVAUXHALLBRIDGE/LICENSEDTOEXPOSE.SCAMS.CO.UK

Last mission accomplished:

https://www.ftla.uk/the-flame-pit/southwark-to-r

Re: Islington 34J Being in a bus lane in Clerkenwell Road [Zone C]
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BEFORE you make a challenge, pleas screenshot the page and also afterwards as it is far too general.

Challenge: The video does not support the alleged contravention as it shows no upright signs allegedly passed.  plea cancel therefore.
IF YOU RECEIVE A MOVING TRAFFIC PCN PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE MAKING A REPRESENTATION:

https://www.ftla.uk/the-flame-pit/moving-traffic-pcns-missing-mandatory-information-the-london-local-authorities-a/msg102639/#msg102639


How do we get more people to fight their PCNs?

https://www.ftla.uk/the-flame-pit/how-do-we-get-more-people-to-fight-their-pcns/msg41917/#msg41917

If you do not even make a challenge, you will surely join "The Mugged Club".

I am not omniscient. cp8759 and mrmustard are true geniuses. I know my place in the hierarchy of The Three Musketeers. 😊 "The Clinician", "The Gentleman" and "The Showman"

My e mail address for councils:

J.BOND007@H.M.S.S.c/oVAUXHALLBRIDGE/LICENSEDTOEXPOSE.SCAMS.CO.UK

Last mission accomplished:

https://www.ftla.uk/the-flame-pit/southwark-to-r

Re: Islington 34J Being in a bus lane in Clerkenwell Road [Zone C]
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Hi, sorry for the late response — for some reason I wasn’t notified that I’d received your message.I just realised I’d forgotten to click “notify” on this thread, so I didn’t see your message earlier. It should be fine now.

I’ve just received the second letter from the council. Before I make the challenge, I’ll take a screenshot of the page as you advised, both before and after submitting it.

Just to confirm, the wording for the challenge should be:

“The video does not support the alleged contravention as it shows no upright signs allegedly passed. Please cancel therefore.”

Is that correct?

Thanks again for your help.

https://i.ibb.co/SDmx5Dz3/PCN-letter-2.jpg
« Last Edit: October 18, 2025, 11:12:47 am by Tod »

Re: Islington 34J Being in a bus lane in Clerkenwell Road [Zone C]
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All of the EN please.
IF YOU RECEIVE A MOVING TRAFFIC PCN PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE MAKING A REPRESENTATION:

https://www.ftla.uk/the-flame-pit/moving-traffic-pcns-missing-mandatory-information-the-london-local-authorities-a/msg102639/#msg102639


How do we get more people to fight their PCNs?

https://www.ftla.uk/the-flame-pit/how-do-we-get-more-people-to-fight-their-pcns/msg41917/#msg41917

If you do not even make a challenge, you will surely join "The Mugged Club".

I am not omniscient. cp8759 and mrmustard are true geniuses. I know my place in the hierarchy of The Three Musketeers. 😊 "The Clinician", "The Gentleman" and "The Showman"

My e mail address for councils:

J.BOND007@H.M.S.S.c/oVAUXHALLBRIDGE/LICENSEDTOEXPOSE.SCAMS.CO.UK

Last mission accomplished:

https://www.ftla.uk/the-flame-pit/southwark-to-r


Re: Islington 34J Being in a bus lane in Clerkenwell Road [Zone C]
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All of the EN please.
Hi,

I’ve posted all of the Enforcement Notice as requested, but I haven’t heard back yet. Just wondering what the next step should be — should I go ahead and submit the challenge, or wait for further guidance?

Thanks again for your help,
Tod

Re: Islington 34J Being in a bus lane in Clerkenwell Road [Zone C]
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Will draft tomorrow.
IF YOU RECEIVE A MOVING TRAFFIC PCN PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE MAKING A REPRESENTATION:

https://www.ftla.uk/the-flame-pit/moving-traffic-pcns-missing-mandatory-information-the-london-local-authorities-a/msg102639/#msg102639


How do we get more people to fight their PCNs?

https://www.ftla.uk/the-flame-pit/how-do-we-get-more-people-to-fight-their-pcns/msg41917/#msg41917

If you do not even make a challenge, you will surely join "The Mugged Club".

I am not omniscient. cp8759 and mrmustard are true geniuses. I know my place in the hierarchy of The Three Musketeers. 😊 "The Clinician", "The Gentleman" and "The Showman"

My e mail address for councils:

J.BOND007@H.M.S.S.c/oVAUXHALLBRIDGE/LICENSEDTOEXPOSE.SCAMS.CO.UK

Last mission accomplished:

https://www.ftla.uk/the-flame-pit/southwark-to-r

Re: Islington 34J Being in a bus lane in Clerkenwell Road [Zone C]
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Hi

Just a gentle nudge about the draft you mentioned on the 23rd — I’ve got 28 days from 17/10 to submit the challenge, so the deadline’s getting closer. Really appreciate your help with this!

Thanks

Re: Islington 34J Being in a bus lane in Clerkenwell Road [Zone C]
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Hi

Just a gentle nudge about the draft you mentioned on the 23rd — I’ve got 28 days from 17/10 to submit the challenge, so the deadline’s getting closer. Really appreciate your help with this!

Thanks
@Tod Thanks for the reminder. What was your first challenge and their rejection if any? PM sent.
IF YOU RECEIVE A MOVING TRAFFIC PCN PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE MAKING A REPRESENTATION:

https://www.ftla.uk/the-flame-pit/moving-traffic-pcns-missing-mandatory-information-the-london-local-authorities-a/msg102639/#msg102639


How do we get more people to fight their PCNs?

https://www.ftla.uk/the-flame-pit/how-do-we-get-more-people-to-fight-their-pcns/msg41917/#msg41917

If you do not even make a challenge, you will surely join "The Mugged Club".

I am not omniscient. cp8759 and mrmustard are true geniuses. I know my place in the hierarchy of The Three Musketeers. 😊 "The Clinician", "The Gentleman" and "The Showman"

My e mail address for councils:

J.BOND007@H.M.S.S.c/oVAUXHALLBRIDGE/LICENSEDTOEXPOSE.SCAMS.CO.UK

Last mission accomplished:

https://www.ftla.uk/the-flame-pit/southwark-to-r

Re: Islington 34J Being in a bus lane in Clerkenwell Road [Zone C]
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Hi H,

I actually didn’t challenge it previously — I was waiting for some guidance and unfortunately missed the deadline.

Thanks,
Tod