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Thanks for that, I couldn't find it either! there's anecdotal evid3nce that some bus drivers have b3n issued PCNs for using the bus station which happens to be a public road for buses, taxis and cycles only. some of the signs have the word LOCAL on them, meaining only buses on local services are allowed to use the road. I usually only drive rail replacement buses which are now classed as local bus services as they run to a timetable (believe it or not). There's been anecdotal cases again that certain local bus operators drivers have been given pcns. In effect what the authority is saying is that "company A can use it on their route 123, but company B can't use it on the same route as they have mauve buses with pink dots". Both are running on local bus services. which is why I'd like to see what the TRO actually says. Some companies just pay the PCNs and deduct it from wages which in a lot of cases is grossly unfair.

What I'd like to see now is an exemption for historic vehicles from the 10 year old tyre rule. I have 2 pre 1960 buses, both fitted with new tyres in 2015. Both have done under 10,000km in that time, the tyres are still in excellent condition with 7mm tread, no signs of cracking etc. BUT, because they are over 10 years old, it is now illegal to use tyres over 10 years old on steer axles. The problem is that 750x20 and 1000x20 cross ply are only made in small batches every few years.

Here the law is an ass because have said the above, if my buses are uses on a typical bur rally free service, I can use over 10 year old tyres, but as soon as an operators disc goes in the front window and money/fares/H&R comes into play, the tyres magically deteriorate to such a dgree as to be unusable.  I'd wanted to poartake in the Imber bus service this year but the organisrs are stipulating that all buses on the service have tyres all round under 10 years old. how is it they can stipulate something that is not required in law?

You say you are in the motor trade, do you have a trader's policy that covers you for driving anything in your care and custody?

I suggest you make life easier by having one TfL account with a list of all the vehicles you drive, that way you're covered in almost every direction, ULEZ, C zone, tunnels etc. It deducts money from your account without the worry. Dartford Crossing has a similar system.,

How long have you been abroad, which country, proof of arrival there such as passport stamp? Are you aware that as you are currently banned from driving in the UK that also bans you from driving outside the UK unless you have a non-UK licence.

I saw the  50 signs when I drove along that road about 4 weeks ago. They've been there for many years.

Best wait tp see what, if anything, comes through the post.

Presumably you've got photos before and after?