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#Post#: 109819--------------------------------------------------
Bus lane A1400 Woodford Avenue (Opposite Stradbrook Grove) IG5
Redbridge
DIR By: fox10
Date: February 14, 2026, 10:48 am
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Good afternoon,
I hope you’re all well.
My wife has recently received a PCN for driving in a bus lane on
Woodford Ave IG5. This bus lane is quite new, and the weather on
the day was very poor, which made visibility difficult. She was
driving to work, and because traffic in the right-hand lane was
turning into Clayhall Avenue, she moved right in order to
continue straight ahead.
We’re wondering if there may be any grounds for an appeal in
these circumstances. Any advice would be much appreciated —
thank you.
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#Post#: 109830--------------------------------------------------
Re: Bus lane A1400 Woodford Avenue (Opposite Stradbrook Grove)
IG5 Redbridge
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: February 14, 2026, 1:23 pm
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Please post a GSV link to the exact location, please.
#Post#: 109865--------------------------------------------------
Re: Bus lane A1400 Woodford Avenue (Opposite Stradbrook Grove)
IG5 Redbridge
DIR By: fox10
Date: February 15, 2026, 9:06 am
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Here it is:
HTML https://maps.app.goo.gl/329vHu1DQGjMVHSC9
thanks
#Post#: 109887--------------------------------------------------
Re: Bus lane A1400 Woodford Avenue (Opposite Stradbrook Grove)
IG5 Redbridge
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: February 15, 2026, 1:06 pm
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Looking at the photos on the PCN, neither shows you in a bus
lane, so I suggest you submit representations on this basis.
You could also ask them to provide the video of the alleged
contravention.
Hippocrates has a 'technical' appeal against all London bus lane
PCNs, but I ask him to tell you what it is.
#Post#: 109981--------------------------------------------------
Re: Bus lane A1400 Woodford Avenue (Opposite Stradbrook Grove)
IG5 Redbridge
DIR By: fox10
Date: February 16, 2026, 3:14 pm
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Thanks [member=12]Incandescent[/member]. I will wait for the
template from Hippocrates before submitting an appeal.
I tried to find the video on the tfl website but I couldn't find
it
#Post#: 109984--------------------------------------------------
Re: Bus lane A1400 Woodford Avenue (Opposite Stradbrook Grove)
IG5 Redbridge
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: February 16, 2026, 3:27 pm
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--- Quote from: fox10 link ---
>
> Thanks [member=12]Incandescent[/member]. I will wait for the
template from Hippocrates before submitting an appeal.
>
> I tried to find the video on the tfl website but I couldn't
find it
>
--- End Quote ---
You won't find the video, because TfL are in the dark ages, (ink
wells and quill pens, and powdered wigs worn by all officials,
no doubt !). You have to phone them and ask for a video that
comes as a DVD. A case recently on this was won at London
Tribunals, because the appellant could not view the video as DVD
readers are now few and far between.
#Post#: 110243--------------------------------------------------
Re: Bus lane A1400 Woodford Avenue (Opposite Stradbrook Grove)
IG5 Redbridge
DIR By: fox10
Date: February 18, 2026, 12:26 pm
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Thanks, I will give them a call tomorrow and request it. Did
the appellant that won their appeal obtain the DVD but had no
way of viewing the footage?
#Post#: 110400--------------------------------------------------
Re: Bus lane A1400 Woodford Avenue (Opposite Stradbrook Grove)
IG5 Redbridge
DIR By: Hippocrates
Date: February 19, 2026, 4:15 pm
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PM received. Search any TFL bus lane here and my template will
be there.
#Post#: 112349--------------------------------------------------
Re: Bus lane A1400 Woodford Avenue (Opposite Stradbrook Grove)
IG5 Redbridge
DIR By: fox10
Date: March 7, 2026, 5:43 am
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Thanks Hippocrates, before submitting an appeal, I phoned TFL on
20/02/26 and requested a video of the incident. However I
haven't received anything, so I phoned them again yesterday and
they said that the request is on hold awaiting dispatch...is
this unusual? I am wondering if there is something wrong with
the video.
#Post#: 113102--------------------------------------------------
Re: Bus lane A1400 Woodford Avenue (Opposite Stradbrook Grove)
IG5 Redbridge
DIR By: fox10
Date: March 13, 2026, 4:52 am
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Good morning,
Hope you are well.
We have finally received the DVD so here is my draft appeal
based on your template [member=24]Hippocrates[/member] Thanks!
Please review and let me know if that is okay to submit or needs
any changes? Thanks
Dear Transport for London,
PCN: GX33149185
Vehicle Registration: TRL1P
I make this initial challenge against the above Penalty Charge
Notice.
Procedural Impropriety
The PCN contains wording which misstates the legal position and
fetters the authority’s discretion.
The notice states:
“Failure to respond or contact us within 28 days of the
service date of this notice will result in the Enforcement
Notice automatically being sent to you after this period.”
Under section 4 of the London Local Authorities Act 1996 the
authority may issue an Enforcement Notice. The legislation
clearly provides discretion. The wording used in the PCN
incorrectly suggests that an Enforcement Notice will
automatically be issued, thereby fettering the authority’s
discretion and misrepresenting the statutory process.
The PCN also states:
“Any written correspondence before the issue of the
Enforcement Notice will not be treated as a formal
representation. It will not entitle you to the right of
appeal.”
This wording is misleading and prejudicial. It implies that
correspondence prior to an Enforcement Notice removes or affects
the right of appeal, which is incorrect and contrary to
principles of natural justice.
Video Evidence
I requested a copy of the video evidence relating to the alleged
contravention. However, this has been supplied only on DVD.
In practical terms many people no longer possess DVD players. It
is therefore unreasonable to expect a motorist to obtain such
equipment simply in order to view evidence relied upon by the
authority.
Please therefore provide the video evidence in an accessible
electronic format such as an online viewing link or downloadable
file so that the evidence can be properly examined.
Camera Authorisation
I put the authority to strict proof that the camera used to
capture the alleged contravention is a properly certified and
authorised device for the enforcement of bus lane
contraventions.
I understand that the camera used at this location was
originally installed for yellow box junction enforcement. If
that is the case, please provide the relevant certification
confirming that the device is authorised for bus lane
enforcement.
Evidence of the Contravention
The still images provided within the PCN do not show any
relevant bus lane signage either in situ or passed by the
vehicle. As such the images themselves do not establish that the
restriction was clearly indicated.
In light of the above procedural defects and evidential issues I
request that this Penalty Charge Notice be cancelled.
Yours faithfully
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