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Hi all,

I’ve received a Notice of Intended Prosecution from the Met Police for allegedly failing to comply with a red traffic light.

Details:

Offence: Fail to comply with red/green arrow/lane closure light signals (automatic equipment)

Recorded time into red: 1 second

Time: 21:18

Date: 17/06/2025

Location: A501 Euston Rd j/w Eversholt St E/B NW1 (2028)

NIP Issue Date: 28/07/2025


This was a rental car (Hertz), who are the registered keeper. They have informed the Met that I was the driver.

I have requested information from Hertz multiple times about when they received the original NIP and when they replied, but they did not respond until I made a GDPR request. I’m still waiting for them to release that data.

Given that it was only 1 second into red, and considering the possible timing issues with Hertz and the police, I’d appreciate advice on whether there’s any angle to challenge this, or if it’s best just to accept and take the course if offered.

Please see relevant images below:
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Thanks.

I received this PCN, challenged it on the grounds that I saw a break in the lines of the bus lane and thought I could enter, after realising the break in the lines shouldn't have been there I was unable to re-enter the lane to my right as no one was giving way and instead of stopping in the bus lane I proceeded onwards to exit the bus lane.

Didn't receive a reply to my challenge and recently received an enforcement notice. I can't seem to find my original representation, although it says they sent me receipt of representation I didn't receive an email on the date stated on the TFL website.

See all relevant pictures here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11ApEiL837EmtDNz52NF-rNqFsCg7rSH-

Please advise me accordingly.