signageUK · England & WalesDifficulty: medium
Bus Lane Signs Missing or Doesn't Meet Rules
A bus lane restriction can only be enforced if it is clearly signed with the correct official signs, including a sign showing the hours it operates. If the signs are missing, blocked from view, or do not meet the required standards, the restriction cannot legally be enforced and your ticket may be invalid.
Legal basis
TSRGD 2016 Schedule 3; Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 3.
How to identify this in your case
Photograph entrance to bus lane. Check for regulatory sign with operating hours. Verify compliance with TSRGD 2016.
Sample appeal wording
I appeal this PCN on the grounds that the bus lane restriction was not properly signed. At my point of entry, [DESCRIBE SIGNAGE ISSUE]. TSRGD 2016 Schedule 3 requires specific signage for enforceable bus lanes. I enclose photographic evidence of the signage at the location. The restriction cannot be enforced without compliant signage.
Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.
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