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#Post#: 116179--------------------------------------------------
Lambeth Council, 34J - Being a Bus Lane, Clapham Park Road PCN
Issued on 25.03.2026
DIR By: MDA07
Date: April 17, 2026, 9:02 am
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Good afternoon to all who read,
Firstly ANY help is welcomed and thank you for reading my post.
Background
As the title reads, I too have been hit by the infamous Clapham
Park Road bus lane camera >:(
I didn't know it had claimed many victims until I came across
this site and was impressed and annoyed at the same time as it
seems I'm not the only one who was confused by the odd layout
and went down the bus lane by accident!
Unfortunately, I didn't see the letter till a few days ago as
I've been away for work for a few weeks, luckily it's still
within the date to make an informal challenge.
I almost paid the fine as I thought I was at fault, but having
read a few other posts for the same contravention I can hope
that there's a chance I can appeal this and win on the grounds
that the layout of the bus lane is confusing and misleading
(which it certainly is).
What happened:
The video evidence submitted with the PCN shows exactly how I
was caught, but what it doesn't show is what made me make that
decision to go in that direction. On approaching the junction,
well before reaching the traffic lights, my sat nav instructed
me to take the next turning on the left towards Clapham Park
Road/Acre Lane. Having driven further along the road I was met
with an arrow on the ground indicating for me to take the "left
turn only lane" to go left. It was not until I had driven past
the traffic lights at this "left turn only lane" did I notice
that there was a blue circular sign on the traffic light to
indicate this was for buses only. At the time it didn't appear
there was any other way for me to turn left without using this
lane so I was confused as to why the traffic light displayed
that symbol. Inherently, it seems that the lane I used was a bus
lane which was not clear to me at the time.
What I would like help with:
Any help with the the PCN appeal process please, what to say and
when to say it.
From my understanding having read other posts, Lambeth usually
reject any appeals and it goes straight to the tribunals, so I'm
expecting the same direction for me.
Lambeth Council website also has some confusing dates as to when
the PCN price changes which doesn't seem to match the letter -
not sure if this is much of a case to dismiss the PCN :-\ .
TL;DR - Got a PCN and need help appealing it please. I believe I
wasn't at fault because the road layout is confusing and the
road markings imply that the driver is supposed to use what I
thought was a "left hand turn only lane" to make a left turn.
Hopefully the image displays here. Please see the link here for
all the evidence:
HTML https://imgpile.com/p/Lpdqeci
I've also included the details below for ease.
PCN No. LJ36340357
VRM: LX74UYE
Date of PCN: 25/03/2026
Thank you for reading! :)
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#Post#: 116192--------------------------------------------------
Re: Lambeth Council, 34J - Being a Bus Lane, Clapham Park Road
PCN Issued on 25.03.2026
DIR By: Hippocrates
Date: April 17, 2026, 11:01 am
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The golden rule is THEY must prove the alleged contravention,
signage allegedly passed and in place etc. I will be back later
with a draft once I have looked at the video. Website is
globally pants and we win all moving traffic contraventions on
it as they will threaten £240 even when an appeal is pending.
HTML https://www.londontribunals.gov.uk/eat/understanding-enforcement-process/bus-lane-pcn-enforcement-process
#Post#: 116202--------------------------------------------------
Re: Lambeth Council, 34J - Being a Bus Lane, Clapham Park Road
PCN Issued on 25.03.2026
DIR By: MDA07
Date: April 17, 2026, 1:21 pm
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Hi there!
Thank you for your reply, that’s very comforting to hear.
Yeah I’ve heard a lot of people give up at the threats but I’m
up for a fight if there’s a chance I’ll win.
#Post#: 116203--------------------------------------------------
Re: Lambeth Council, 34J - Being a Bus Lane, Clapham Park Road
PCN Issued on 25.03.2026
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: April 17, 2026, 1:24 pm
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--- Quote from: MDA07 link ---
>
> Hi there!
>
> Thank you for your reply, that’s very comforting to hear.
>
> Yeah I’ve heard a lot of people give up at the threats but I’m
up for a fight if there’s a chance I’ll win.
>
--- End Quote ---
There's a very good chance you'll win. due to a feature of the
Act governing bus lane offences in London. I'm sure Hippocrates
will explain it to you.
#Post#: 116220--------------------------------------------------
Re: Lambeth Council, 34J - Being a Bus Lane, Clapham Park Road
PCN Issued on 25.03.2026
DIR By: Hippocrates
Date: April 17, 2026, 4:11 pm
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The alleged contravention did not occur because the video does
not show any upright signage allegedly passed and the manoeuvre
as shown was wholly necessary. In light of this, please cancel
the PCN.
#Post#: 116231--------------------------------------------------
Re: Lambeth Council, 34J - Being a Bus Lane, Clapham Park Road
PCN Issued on 25.03.2026
DIR By: MDA07
Date: April 17, 2026, 6:25 pm
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--- Quote from: Hippocrates link ---
>
> The alleged contravention did not occur because the video
does not show any upright signage allegedly passed and the
manoeuvre as shown was wholly necessary. In light of this,
please cancel the PCN.
>
--- End Quote ---
Thank you for your reply again.
On the challenge page I’m presented with 5 options to pick the
grounds for the challenge.
Might be a silly question but I thought to confirm rather than
assume.
Do I select the option for:
“There was no breach of the bus lane order / regulation”
Or
“I wish to challenge this PCN for other reasons”
The other 3 options do not apply I’m sure.
And do I need to upload anything on the next page to support my
case or leave that for now?
Thank you.
#Post#: 116271--------------------------------------------------
Re: Lambeth Council, 34J - Being a Bus Lane, Clapham Park Road
PCN Issued on 25.03.2026
DIR By: Hippocrates
Date: April 18, 2026, 8:20 am
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“There was no breach of the bus lane order / regulation”
#Post#: 116301--------------------------------------------------
Re: Lambeth Council, 34J - Being a Bus Lane, Clapham Park Road
PCN Issued on 25.03.2026
DIR By: MDA07
Date: April 18, 2026, 4:53 pm
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Thank you.
I’ve now submitted the challenge with the wording you provided.
I also got the email confirmation that it’s been sent.
Will wait for their reply and update you once received ::)
#Post#: 116354--------------------------------------------------
Re: Lambeth Council, 34J - Being a Bus Lane, Clapham Park Road
PCN Issued on 25.03.2026
DIR By: Hippocrates
Date: April 19, 2026, 2:21 pm
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Please keep an eye on the website on a daily basis and keep a
chronological file.
#Post#: 116382--------------------------------------------------
Re: Lambeth Council, 34J - Being a Bus Lane, Clapham Park Road
PCN Issued on 25.03.2026
DIR By: MDA07
Date: April 20, 2026, 3:05 am
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Yes I shall thank you.
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