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EN arrived today. I've uploaded pictures to the Google photos album in the initial post.

The link they have given to make representations goes to the same Challenge Smarti page as the one I have previously used for my failed challenge.

I have included screenshots of the options.

Could you advise on which option to choose and what to write in the challenge?

Thank you in advance.

Thank you for the information. I'm afraid I'm not comfortable with the risk of having to pay more than the £80 and the prospect of going through tribunals is a bit daunting.

I know this is the intended effect but I think I may just pay the £80

I should have updated that on 8th Feb at 17:42 I submitted an appeal:

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Reason for appeal: 'I was avoiding an accident'

Your answers:


-Question 1 : 'Please briefly describe the circumstances of the accident which you tried to avoid by moving into the bus lane'
        Answer : 'The advance signage for the bus lane was not adequately clear or visible on my approach due to the presence of trees on Charlton Church lane between the advance warning sign and the driver's position. Because of this I continued to keep left.

A motorcycle was following closely behind me for the preceding stretch of road, when I became aware of the bus lane I was unable to safely move to the correct lane and avoid a potential collision with the motorcycle which overtook me on the right.

The presence of the traffic island meant I could not safely avoid the lane once I realised the restriction.'

-Question 2 : 'Would you like to give us any more information or tell us about mitigating circumstances?'
        Answer : 'No'

-Question 3 : 'We will process your information in accordance with our privacy policy. Please check the box below to confirm that you have read and understood the privacy policy'
        Answer : 'Checked'

Hi all, I'm a new driver.
Passed my test on 9th Jan, purchased car on the evening of 18th Jan. contravention date 22nd Jan.

It was an unfamiliar road, I was unsure if the road markings meant it could enter the bus lane as the line was broken at the entry. A delivery moped rider was following me closely (behind me centrally, not on either side) for the previous stretch of downhill road. I slowed down then committed to staying in the bus lane as I felt it was unsafe to move right and potentially hit the motorcyclist.

PCN, photo and video evidence here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/bfxzRr3xNGizXhFX8

Location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/6MXVWLzCQCoisowT9

Thank you very much for using this forum, I'm glad things like this exist!