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       #Post#: 73112--------------------------------------------------
       Slough Borough Council - Crossing a bus gate - High Street,
       Slough
   DIR By: Smogdot
       Date: May 24, 2025, 3:02 pm
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       Hi all,
       Received a Penalty Charge Notice from Slough Borough Council a
       few days ago: I crossed a bus gate while picking up family from
       a hotel in Slough. I didn't realize what the term 'bus gate'
       meant and missed the overhead signs. This is my first infraction
       of this type, and within Slough.
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       Location of the infraction on Google Maps:
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       Any help would be appreciated, thank you very much.
       #Post#: 73137--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Slough Borough Council - Crossing a bus gate - High Street,
       Slough
   DIR By: fraser.mitchell
       Date: May 24, 2025, 5:16 pm
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       I'm afraid there is no easy answer to your problem. You drove
       past two traffic signs meaning 'buses only', plus text on the
       carriageway.
       I have to say I am quite surprised they still have the rising
       bollard installation plus its signs, because the buses only
       restriction has surely removed the need for them.  DO you know
       when these were taken out of use ? Also were you looking for the
       bollard when you approached ? This would take your attention
       away from the signs, which are much higher up.
       The only other thing to note is that their sole evidence, the
       video, doesn't show you passing the signs. Some adjudicators
       will allow appeals on this basis alone.
       You have one go for submmitting reps to the council, then when
       they inevitably refuse them, you can register an appeal at the
       Traffic Penalty Tribunal, but the full PCN penalty of £70 would
       be in play if you do that.
       #Post#: 73155--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Slough Borough Council - Crossing a bus gate - High Street,
       Slough
   DIR By: Pastmybest
       Date: May 25, 2025, 4:26 am
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       The fact that the bollard sign was there could lead someone to
       believe their vehicle was authorised
       #Post#: 73472--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Slough Borough Council - Crossing a bus gate - High Street,
       Slough
   DIR By: Smogdot
       Date: May 27, 2025, 11:41 am
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       --- Quote from: Incandescent link ---
       >
       > I'm afraid there is no easy answer to your problem. You drove
       past two traffic signs meaning 'buses only', plus text on the
       carriageway.
       >
       > I have to say I am quite surprised they still have the rising
       bollard installation plus its signs, because the buses only
       restriction has surely removed the need for them.  DO you know
       when these were taken out of use ? Also were you looking for the
       bollard when you approached ? This would take your attention
       away from the signs, which are much higher up.
       >
       > The only other thing to note is that their sole evidence, the
       video, doesn't show you passing the signs. Some adjudicators
       will allow appeals on this basis alone.
       >
       > You have one go for submmitting reps to the council, then when
       they inevitably refuse them, you can register an appeal at the
       Traffic Penalty Tribunal, but the full PCN penalty of £70 would
       be in play if you do that.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Afraid I'm not a local to this area. Streetview gives a couple
       of clues but I don't know for sure.
       Sounds like the best bet truthfully is just to cough up while
       the fine is cheaper, then. Thanks anyways, though.
       #Post#: 73663--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Slough Borough Council - Crossing a bus gate - High Street,
       Slough
   DIR By: Phantomcrusader
       Date: May 28, 2025, 2:19 pm
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       There is no bus lane signage in place. The only signs placed are
       signs conveying a route restricted to certain vehicles. In this
       case the signs convey that the route is restricted for use by
       buses, pedal cycles, solo motor
       cycles and taxis only. Contravening this sign is, according to
       Govt guidance
  HTML https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6294ddfa8fa8f5039a1bd695/annex-a-traffic-signs-subject-to-moving-traffic_enforcement.pdf,<br
       />a moving traffic contravention and not a bus lane
       contravention.
       The appropriate contravention description is Code 33 - Using a
       route restricted to certain vehicles.
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