I cannot find record that has been paid, so I assume it was approved.
Mine was same 34J too.
please see some links here, hope you will find these useful.
https://www.visordown.com/news/general/open-all-london-bus-lanes-motorcyclists-says-reporthttps://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/motorcycle_in_bus_laneThey have added a CCTV camera sign on the left sign since 2018. Other things may have changed meanwhile.
This is the challenge I've submitted, but I would add few other relevant points to the below which apply to your case:
"I am writing to challenge the above penalty charge notice (PCN). I was issued with a PCN - 34J of being in a bus lane on the xx/xx/2018 and received the letter at my address Friday xx xx 2018. I believe the PCN was issued unfairly and I am not liable for the amount for the following reasons:
A) - When turning from Croxted Road onto Norwood Road there is no sign warning of CCTV enforcement of the Bus Lane as showed in the enclosed pictures B1 (taken by me on the ...... 2018) and C2 (from Google street). This is contrary to Lambeth's stated CCTV policy which includes the following paragraph:
2.3.1 The primary objective of any CCTV camera enforcement system (‘the system’) is to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the road network by deterring motorists from breaking road traffic restrictions and detecting those that do. To do this, the system needs to be well publicised and indicated with lawful traffic signs. (Code of Practice for Operation of CCTV Enforcement Cameras in the London Borough of Lambeth -
https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/161122/response/ 402230/attach/3/CCTVCodeofPractice332Oct2011%201.pdf - retrieved on the.....)
B) - The Enforcement Operations Agreement Appendix 09 stated:
1.16 A representation is made on the basis that the driver had to temporarily drive in a bus lane, in order to avoid colliding with another vehicle or to allow an emergency services vehicle to pass. Bus Lane View the evidence to validate the representation. Accept N N C111B - Prevented from proceeding by an emergency (
http://content.tfl.gov.uk/eops-schedule2-appendix9-tfl-business-rules.pdf - retrieved on the ...)
As showed in the photos enclosed A1 and A2 retrieved from the Lambeth parking website, and also highlighted from the enclosed merged pictures C1, it is clear that the manoeuvre is finalized to avoid the car preceding which wrongly moved to the left of the lane.
C) - No signage is shown in the pictures A1 and A2 retrieved from on the Lambeth parking website or other features which make difficult to locate the end of the lane and estimated the length of the manoeuvre.
D) - Turning from Croxted road the blue signage at the beginning of the bus lane is placed on the left and the signage showing “CCTV camera enforcement” is not present (see picture B2). Moreover, it can be easily covered up the van ahead as shown in picture A3.
E) - The colour of the bus lane in Norwood Road was previously surfaced in coloured material in order to demarcate it more emphatically and to discourage encroachment (see picture C2 retrieved from internet dated 29 May 2012).
Venetian red (BS381C – colour 1434) surfacing has been shown to aid bus lane compliance; however, it adversely impacts on the streetscape visually and requires additional maintenance. It should therefore only be used where there is a proven need to improve compliance (
https://consultations.tfl. gov.uk/policy/streetscape-guidance/user_uploads/part-d---section-nine---physical-design-and-materials---carriageways.pdf - retrieved on the .....)
This is not present anymore and the colour is the same of the rest of the pavement (see pictures A1/A2).
F) - No genuine advantage has been obtained considering the preceding car has not been overpassed and I was directed to the right of the carriage to turn right to the junction as shown in the enclosed picture A3.
G) - No genuine advantage has been obtained considering the absence of traffic, as shown in pictures A1/A2/A3, neither obstruction to other vehicles.
For these listed reasons, I look forward to receiving notification that the Penalty Charge Notice has been cancelled within 28 days.
Additionally, I would like also to mention that for a former challenge, found on internet and submitted by another rider for the same exact location, has been successfully accepted and the PCN cancelled by Lambeth parking in September 2012.
I would like to request the Traffic Management Orders (TMO) with amendments, to view the full CCTV videotape, a report how operator LH1474 meets the requirement at point 2.9 of the Code of Practice for Operation of CCTV Enforcement as Cameras, and the specifications of the camera 156 according with the order 2005 and Transport act 2000."
I hope you will find this useful
