Bus Lane Communists

[btodd]

Beware the Peoples Republic of Camden. Just received a fine for driving in the bus lane.... at 20:48 on a Saturday evening! At least they sent me some pretty pictures to frame. Red Ken hasn't got a thing on this lot.

[Peritas]

I thought Bus lane were open to other road users after certain hours

Its normally bus lane from 7AM to 7PM and then after that you can use them

Just my 2ps worth

[Hates_]

We're you allowed to be in the bus lane?

[rich 36]

do you have a 24hr ban on bus lanes in that London then?

[s2ooz]

yup same here, 7am - 7pm only. mind you, in that london place, dont the buses still come out after 7pm? ours are all tucked up in bed by then.

[swilly]

Where you driving a bus?

[filmidget]

A future in-law type relation works in the appeals section of Camden Councils parking/buslane-Nazi section.

You would be surprised how many he lets off the fine.

You would not be surprised how much abuse he gets at work.

Are there any other vehicles or pedestrians close (or possibly could have been close) to you in the piccy?

Apparently (usual disclaimers apply) an exuse that may work is that you only entered the bus lane to avoid an accident/collision. Alledgedly. But also check the signing to make sure it's correct first.



Cheers, Phil

[d_drinks]

the bus lane in Watford - there are many - are all buslanes 24hrs a day and are not open to general traffic at any time. I was pulled over about a year back when they first opened and informed of this by a v.helpful person, the warning served it's purpose and i've not used them since

[Hates_]

rich 36 said: do you have a 24hr ban on bus lanes in that London then?

Most are signposted with their times and a lot have different times to the standard 7-7.

There are even some bus lanes you just NEVER go in, a la M40 Bus Lane anyone?

>> Edited by Hates_ on Friday 9th May 12:59

[pmanson]

Hates_ said:

rich 36 said: do you have a 24hr ban on bus lanes in that London then?

Most are signposted with their times and a lot have different times to the standard 7-7.

There are even some bus lanes you just NEVER go in, a la M40 Bus Lane anyone?

>> Edited by Hates_ on Friday 9th May 12:59

Yeah even the buses don't go in that one!

[woof]

what is the problem - why have ago at a bloke who's used a bus lane at 9pm - so bloody what !

"oh were u driving a bus then"

I don't know what's going on with Pistonheads recently but it's becoming a green party - ken loving - love fest.

[bjc]

Were you not pulling into the bus lane to allow other traffic to pass you while you fixed the flat tyre?

[d_drinks]

woof said: what is the problem - why have ago at a bloke who's used a bus lane at 9pm - so bloody what !

"oh were u driving a bus then"

I don't know what's going on with Pistonheads recently but it's becoming a green party - ken loving - love fest.

Whoa there woof bit savage, wouldn’t say having read the posts that anyone was having a pop at the fella, but if you get caught and have broken the rules then you have to bite the bullet, not saying that the rule in question is fair or even logical.

[bikerkeith]

There is no consistency at all on London bus lane times. They might be 24 hours, 7am - 10am, or morning and evening, or 7am - 7pm, or even just 4-7pm. Aaarrgghh. You might spend so much time reading the bus line opening times you crash into the car in front. Doh.

[llamekcuf]

Is it just a fine for bus lane violations, or points as well?

[pmanson]

Just a fine but its either £80 or £100 depending on where you are!

[llamekcuf]

pmanson said: Just a fine but its either £80 or £100 depending on where you are!

Great, yet more tax! Just so they can create loads of lanes for buses which always seem to be half full? Granted the fine is stupid and expensive, but, being a new driver its the risk of points that bothers me most!



>> Edited by llamekcuf on Saturday 10th May 17:34

[btodd]

It's the lack of consistency, the longer the hours the more lefty, communist, interfering and downright stupid and 'right on' the council. If I remember rightly I was in the buslane because (as per normal) there were no buses in it, in fact there was no other traffic on the road at all and I was in the furthest left hand lane before taking a left. Camden... funny place, hard time left-wing Champagne Socialist country but look on their website under housing and they'll politely inform you that you cannot afford to live there unless you are richer than God.
Thanks for the feedback!