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Hi, I know there's some PCN gurus on these forums so I'll try my luck here.
I received a PCN, in City of Westminster, for "Failing to drive in the direction shown by the arrow on a blue sign". The charge is because at a crossroads junction there are blue signs indicating that a left and right turn is permissible - the direction straight on is a bus lane only. I'm on my motorbike, and knowing that motorbikes are allowed in bus lanes I proceed going straight on, entering the bus lane.
This will hopefully show the bus lane in question and the direction of travel; https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.5...4!1sbi25zsOHDaO2CrXpmjtKtw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
I'm going west on Shaftesbury.
There is a circular blue sign with a picture of a bus and bicycle. Underneath that there is a white sign with the text "TfL authorised buses only". Before the junction, you can see the two blue signs underneath the left and right traffic lights indicating direction of travel for left and right respectively. I honestly, truly believed I was well within the law to use that bus lane. Are motorbikes allowed in bus lanes in Westminster or not?
Do I have a leg to stand on if I appeal, or should I just pay the fine?
Thanks
I received a PCN, in City of Westminster, for "Failing to drive in the direction shown by the arrow on a blue sign". The charge is because at a crossroads junction there are blue signs indicating that a left and right turn is permissible - the direction straight on is a bus lane only. I'm on my motorbike, and knowing that motorbikes are allowed in bus lanes I proceed going straight on, entering the bus lane.
This will hopefully show the bus lane in question and the direction of travel; https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.5...4!1sbi25zsOHDaO2CrXpmjtKtw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
I'm going west on Shaftesbury.
There is a circular blue sign with a picture of a bus and bicycle. Underneath that there is a white sign with the text "TfL authorised buses only". Before the junction, you can see the two blue signs underneath the left and right traffic lights indicating direction of travel for left and right respectively. I honestly, truly believed I was well within the law to use that bus lane. Are motorbikes allowed in bus lanes in Westminster or not?
Do I have a leg to stand on if I appeal, or should I just pay the fine?
Thanks