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#Post#: 122865--------------------------------------------------
Being in a Bus Lane, Barnet Council, A1000 High Road/East End
Road (East Finchley Tube Station)
DIR By: 909ak
Date: June 24, 2026, 1:00 pm
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For reference, I have already appealed this which was declined
and have now received my enforcement notice. I still have plenty
of time, so if I have to pay for it and a representation won't
cut it, I will. But I believe I have a case here.
To make this easier I have also included Google Drive links to
my dashcam footage at the very bottom as well as any other
relevant information.
Sometime in April, I got a bus lane ticket and based on the
evidence provided it looks like I have no solid reason to
appeal. However, what the evidence provided by the council fails
to show is that just before the bus lane camera, there were
roadworks that forced drivers into the bus lane. As soon as the
roadworks ends, the bus lane camera starts. Now, looking back I
should've probably moved over, but at the time (along with every
other driver on the road) didn't find it necessary (or safe (?))
to move over.
Here is the evidence image provided by the council. As you can
see I am clearly in the bus lane, no doubt about it.
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HTML https://i.postimg.cc/yYr80NGw/image-2026-06-24-183425268.png
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However, if we look at my dash cam footage, maybe 20-30m before
the bus stop on the left. This is the state of the road prior to
that camera.
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As you can see, roadworks forcing everyone into the bus lane.
The drivers in the road are then expected to move over in a spot
as soon as the bollards open. In my case there was also an
oncoming car turning left that proceeded to partially block the
lane. See picture below:
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I also have images of the road where the roadworks begin. The
dashcam footage doesn't include this as I pulled in to the
station to pick someone up. These are provided below. There is a
sign that is being blocked by the bus, that cannot be seen, so I
have included the image for that as well.
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HTML https://i.postimg.cc/CKdh5pJ5/image-2026-06-24-185137838.png
HTML https://i.postimg.cc/RCwMNR1R/image-2026-06-24-185222579.png
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- Dashcam front including where camera would've taken PCN:
HTML https://drive.google.com/file/d/16TDg_JKJYCZSD0ocM8IDPFB8yJCMM5oc/view
- Dashcam rear:
HTML https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AJB3ykuMIJ8RS3n7H-0AFMH9OoOf16R_/view?usp=sharing
- Google Maps link:
HTML https://maps.app.goo.gl/LaiEvMnHDb97ZiAw7
- PCN:
HTML https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gb06KYXY_ZfaQjjIShT7Y5KKqFuO-HNC/view?usp=drivesdk
- Original appeal response:
HTML https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rVFDUgEMzZM_qSGkdNjp1D68MkoMjLUZ/view?usp=drivesdk
#Post#: 122870--------------------------------------------------
Re: Being in a Bus Lane, Barnet Council, A1000 High Road/East
End Road (East Finchley Tube Station)
DIR By: AmikoFrizz
Date: June 24, 2026, 1:54 pm
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I saw the video evidence online and the photos embedded here. I
can't see any upright signage allegedly passed and in place, and
according to what you told, the manoeuvre as shown was wholly
necessary...
#Post#: 122882--------------------------------------------------
Re: Being in a Bus Lane, Barnet Council, A1000 High Road/East
End Road (East Finchley Tube Station)
DIR By: 909ak
Date: June 24, 2026, 4:31 pm
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I have driven this road plenty of times, and live fairly local.
I am completely aware of the bus lanes presence.
Considering I had a very similar first appeal, is there anything
I can include to make this appeal far more likely to succeed?
#Post#: 122897--------------------------------------------------
Re: Being in a Bus Lane, Barnet Council, A1000 High Road/East
End Road (East Finchley Tube Station)
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: June 24, 2026, 6:08 pm
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You need to understand that money councils and TfL get from PCN
penalties is huge, well over £600 million a year and probably
now closer to £700 million. So they are hardly unbiased when
considering representations. The only place you will get an
unbiased judgement is at London Tribunals, but you must risk the
full PCN penalty to do so.
So if you are prepared to take them to London Tribunals, submit
reps against the EN, as refusal at this stage allows you to
register an appeal at London Tribunals.
Sorry not to give advice on your actual reps, but please post
your original reps and their response as I can't see them in
your thread.
#Post#: 122903--------------------------------------------------
Re: Being in a Bus Lane, Barnet Council, A1000 High Road/East
End Road (East Finchley Tube Station)
DIR By: 909ak
Date: June 24, 2026, 7:18 pm
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Unfortunately I can’t find the original content of my
representation, I usually get them to my email but seems this
time not.
I have included their response at the bottom of my original post
for everyone to view.
What would be the process of going to London Tribunals?
#Post#: 122909--------------------------------------------------
Re: Being in a Bus Lane, Barnet Council, A1000 High Road/East
End Road (East Finchley Tube Station)
DIR By: John U.K.
Date: June 25, 2026, 1:32 am
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--- Quote from: 909ak link ---
>
> . . .
>
> What would be the process of going to London Tribunals?
>
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HTML https://www.londontribunals.gov.uk/eat/appeals-process-explained
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Re: Being in a Bus Lane, Barnet Council, A1000 High Road/East
End Road (East Finchley Tube Station)
DIR By: 909ak
Date: June 25, 2026, 3:08 am
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--- Quote from: John U.K. link ---
>
> [quote author=909ak link=topic=11261.msg122903#msg122903
date=1782346720]
> . . .
>
> What would be the process of going to London Tribunals?
>
--- End Quote ---
HTML https://www.londontribunals.gov.uk/eat/appeals-process-explained
[/quote]
So just to confirm my understanding, I have to reply to my
Enforcement Letter (2nd letter) with a formal representation and
only when that (inevitably) gets rejected, then I can go to
London Tribunals?
#Post#: 122935--------------------------------------------------
Re: Being in a Bus Lane, Barnet Council, A1000 High Road/East
End Road (East Finchley Tube Station)
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: June 25, 2026, 4:11 am
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--- Quote from: 909ak link ---
>
> [quote author=John U.K. link=topic=11261.msg122909#msg122909
date=1782369143]
> [quote author=909ak link=topic=11261.msg122903#msg122903
date=1782346720]
> . . .
>
> What would be the process of going to London Tribunals?
>
--- End Quote ---
HTML https://www.londontribunals.gov.uk/eat/appeals-process-explained
[/quote]
So just to confirm my understanding, I have to reply to my
Enforcement Letter (2nd letter) with a formal representation and
only when that (inevitably) gets rejected, then I can go to
London Tribunals?
[/quote]
Correct.
#Post#: 122941--------------------------------------------------
Re: Being in a Bus Lane, Barnet Council, A1000 High Road/East
End Road (East Finchley Tube Station)
DIR By: 909ak
Date: June 25, 2026, 4:42 am
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And final question before I bite the bullet and make a formal
representation in prep for it to go to London Tribunals.
By doing so I risk the full price of the PCN. I'm assuming this
means the £160 that is due right now and nothing more? At which
point, I have nothing to lose by making another representation
anyway right?
#Post#: 122952--------------------------------------------------
Re: Being in a Bus Lane, Barnet Council, A1000 High Road/East
End Road (East Finchley Tube Station)
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: June 25, 2026, 6:04 am
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--- Quote from: 909ak link ---
>
> And final question before I bite the bullet and make a formal
representation in prep for it to go to London Tribunals.
>
> By doing so I risk the full price of the PCN. I'm assuming
this means the £160 that is due right now and nothing more? At
which point, I have nothing to lose by making another
representation anyway right?
>
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Yes, correct, all that is at risk is the £160 penalty, there are
no additional costs. The system for PCN adjudications has been
like this since 1991. And, of course if you win, you pay
nothing, but the council must pay the adjudication fee win or
lose.
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