Thank you very much for taking the time to assist with the response.
Can I please refer to previous cases and send the updated version below? I have found this here: https://londontribunals.org.uk/ords/pwslive/f?p=14952:70::INITIALISE::70:P70_CAS_REFNO,P70_PCN_REFNO,P70_RETURN_PAGE,P70_AST_CODE:1554882,2926038,60,APPEAL&cs=3CPPTSGRSd43TR9BRodiHul7O_-b84PjuJDcteNJ5zFos2clp5mrCpDXk25y11MEXfddVT44yEpX3iwtbMOX5RQ
https://londontribunals.org.uk/ords/pwslive/f?p=14952:70::INITIALISE::70:P70_CAS_REFNO,P70_PCN_REFNO,P70_RETURN_PAGE,P70_AST_CODE:1544568,2913381,60,APPEAL&cs=3BRERumC3mymjG5VquZ9tBXj97vQvDBUN90Pr5lNR1QsEzz8L7SAik1BC5wZo8JgQK5Pj2F2hvtX7rHdpiD37WQ
Dear Transport for London,
I challenge liability on the ground that the alleged contravention did not occur. At the point of entry into the box junction, my exit was clear, and I had reasonably anticipated the bus to my nearside would continue toward the first exit. After I entered the box junction, the bus (without signalling) unexpectedly altered its course and took the space that I had anticipated would be free on the far side of the box junction.
There was plainly ample space for me to exit the box junction when I entered, literally enough space to accommodate a bus. I could not have anticipated the bus altering its course in this way, and it is recognised in law that a motorist does not commit a contravention if they enter a box junction with a clear exit and owing to some unanticipated event, such as a vehicle unexpectedly altering course, results in that space being occupied by the time the motorist reaches it.
According to the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016, Schedule 9 Part 7 paragraph 11:
11(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2), (3) and (4), the yellow criss-cross marking provided for at item 25 of the sign table in Part 6 conveys the prohibition that a person must not cause a vehicle to enter the box junction so that the vehicle has to stop within the box junction due to the presence of stationary vehicles.
It follows that the contravention did not occur and the penalty must be cancelled.
Additionally, I would like to reference similar cases where adjudicators have allowed appeals under comparable circumstances:
Case ref 2230037124, Appellant Mariann Ogboyi vs. Transport for London:
Decision Date: 13 Feb 2023
Adjudicator: Anju Kaler
Summary: The appellant had to stop within the box due to the inconsiderate driving and change of mind by another driver. The adjudicator allowed the appeal, noting that the appellant's exit was clear at the time of entry and the stop was caused by an unexpected event.
Case ref 2220796242, Appellant Premier Transfers Midlands Ltd vs. LB of Hammersmith and Fulham:
Decision Date: 01 Dec 2022
Adjudicator: Anju Kaler
Summary: The appellant's vehicle stopped within the box due to the unexpected stopping of a coach ahead. The adjudicator allowed the appeal, acknowledging that the appellant could not have anticipated the coach stopping without reason.
These cases illustrate that unexpected changes in the behavior of other drivers, which cannot be reasonably anticipated, are valid grounds for appeal. Therefore, based on the circumstances described and supported by these precedents, I request that the penalty charge be cancelled.
Yours faithfully,
@zeetopchoice it's not a very strong case but this is the best I can do:
Dear Transport for London,
I challenge liability on the ground that the alleged contravention did not occur. At the point of entry into the box junction my exit was clear and I had reasonably anticipated the bus to my nearside would continue toward the first exit, after I had entered the box junction that bus (without signalling) unexpectedly altered its course and took the space that I had anticipated would be free on the far side of the box junction.
There was plainly ample space for me to exit the box junction when I entered, literally enough space to accomodate a bus. I could not have anticipated the bus altering its course in this way, and it is recognised in law that a motorist does not commit a contravention if he enters a box junction with a clear exist and owing to some unanticipated event such as a vehicle unexpectedly altering course results in that space being occupied by the time the motorist reaches it.
It follows that the contravention did not occur and the penalty must be cancelled.
Yours faithfully,
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@zeetopchoice it's not a very strong case but this is the best I can do:
Dear Transport for London,
I challenge liability on the ground that the alleged contravention did not occur. At the point of entry into the box junction my exit was clear and I had reasonably anticipated the bus to my nearside would continue toward the first exit, after I had entered the box junction that bus (without signalling) unexpectedly altered its course and took the space that I had anticipated would be free on the far side of the box junction.
There was plainly ample space for me to exit the box junction when I entered, literally enough space to accomodate a bus. I could not have anticipated the bus altering its course in this way, and it is recognised in law that a motorist does not commit a contravention if he enters a box junction with a clear exist and owing to some unanticipated event such as a vehicle unexpectedly altering course results in that space being occupied by the time the motorist reaches it.
It follows that the contravention did not occur and the penalty must be cancelled.
Yours faithfully,
Send this via the TFL website and keep a screenshot of the confirmation page.