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Bus Lane PCN - confusion caused by temporary traffic lights
DIR By: purple_elk
Date: August 26, 2026, 3:42 am
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Hi,
I received a PCN for driving in a bus lane, a couple of miles
from my home. I know these roads well and I have never received
a PCN for this kind of thing.
Upon observing the photos they provided as evidence, I can see
that there are temporary traffic lights and a sign saying 'when
red light shows wait here' which made me think that the bus lane
was suspended during the road works.
Please find attached PCN (redacted) and photos. I am curious to
know if I can appeal on the grounds that it was ambiguous
whether the bus lane was operational, due to inadequate signage?
Please and thank you and love to all
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Re: Bus Lane PCN - confusion caused by temporary traffic lights
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: August 26, 2026, 5:16 am
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So, there is a long queue of traffic with the temporary traffic
lights showing green, but you decided to drive down the clear
bus lane instead ? There is nothing on any of the signs to
indicate the bus lane is suspended.
Frankly, I don't think you have a strong case but see what the
others say.
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Re: Bus Lane PCN - confusion caused by temporary traffic lights
DIR By: purple_elk
Date: August 26, 2026, 7:27 am
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I think the sign saying 'wait here' implies that the bus lane is
suspended, but I'm keen to hear if others see this as a valid
grounds for appeal
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Re: Bus Lane PCN - confusion caused by temporary traffic lights
DIR By: catnip
Date: August 26, 2026, 8:22 am
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--- Quote from: purple_elk link ---
>
> I think the sign saying 'wait here' implies that the bus lane
is suspended, but I'm keen to hear if others see this as a valid
grounds for appeal
>
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I see two signs, one for bus lane traffic on the left and
another for the other traffic on the right.
Did you join the queue by turning right from a junction, does
that perhaps explain the positioning of your vehicle?
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Re: Bus Lane PCN - confusion caused by temporary traffic lights
DIR By: purple_elk
Date: August 26, 2026, 8:45 am
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ah that makes sense, so the sign on the right is for busses and
other bus lane traffic?
Looks like I'm just going to have to pay up
#Post#: 128955--------------------------------------------------
Re: Bus Lane PCN - confusion caused by temporary traffic lights
DIR By: AmikoFrizz
Date: August 26, 2026, 11:03 am
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I imagine that reporting the lack - on photo evidence provided -
of any upright 958 warning sign or 959B signage allegedly passed
and in place won't be considered at all by the Council at both
informal and formal representation stages. I can't see the large
white road markings BUS LANE either, but that also normally
isn't considered.
On the forum we had another case of roadworks on a bus lane,
back in June, and the PCN has been cancelled by the Council.
Anyway it was a very different situation.
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