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You have the absolute right in law to now take them to London Tribunals, but you'd need to strengthen the adance signage issue, (obscured by tree foliage). You'd then need to convince them on not seeing the restriction signs until too late.
I did some measuring on the distance across the junction from the traffic lights stop line to the entrance to the restricted route, and it is 30.5 metres, (or just over 33 yards). In my view this is quite a long distance, so if you missed the advance sign, you'd be in danger if you saw the signs half-way across the junction, not forgetting that they have a text board on them with times and allowed vehicles which would be impossible to read until your just about on it. Clearly the council recognised this and erected the advance warning sign.
Of course, if you take them to London Tribunals, it is with the full PCN penalty in play, but no more than that. I suggest that if you take this course, you get some photos taken from a driver perspective, of the the advance sign.Quotevery little chance of actually appealing the fine
Well, here are the words of the Earl of Montrose. Which are you, fear of your fate, or the benefit of winning is not big enough ?
"He either fears his fate too much
Or his deserts are small
Who fears to put it to the touch
To win, or lose it all!
Here's the advance sign in GSV August 2021
https://maps.app.goo.gl/t55xDnsWfCssXd976
Clearly there is the possibility it is now completely obscured, but only the OP can tell is if it is, by providing a photo.
However the two "Flying Motorbike" signs are well visible on approach: -
https://maps.app.goo.gl/wqJeHCuJvPk4eSdM8
These signs have been there since GSV October 2020
This is not an absolute restriction on traffic, as it is 9am to 6pm, and access is allowed to off-street premises. Quite what that means, I don't know, but probably to ban people from driving in to go shopping or to the pub.So I don't think road markings are needed.
What was your approach to the restriction, turn left, turn right, or straight ahead ?It was straight ahead - and as I mentioned, the road marking was indicating that it's allowed, I thought normally bus lane would have different road mark (although I might be making it up...). Looking at GSW there was an advance sign, however even on the GSW it appears somewhat obstructed by the foliage, I can't remember seeing it so maybe now it's even more obstructed (will need to check the next time I'm in that neck of the woods).
Because you didn't receive the PCN, you get both opportunities.
Have a read of
https://www.ftla.uk/announcements/charge-certificate-cases-under-the-traffic-management-act-2004-no-original-pcn/
which describes the process applicable to resetting your case.
