Coventry bus lane contravention

gurps_cov

In April I was caught on camera using a small road in Coventry meant for buses and taxis only.

I know the road very well and I know never to use it. However on that specific day, the road I wanted to turn right into was closed off and a diversion sign was in place indicating that they need to take this road with a bus lane. The road in question is Park road, Coventry.

So I assumed the bus lane restriction must have been relaxed if there was a diversion sign in place. However I got a letter from the council saying I need to pay a penalty for the contravention.

I wrote to the council informing them about the diversion and asked them to cross check it with their records. I also told them I knew that this road was only meant for buses and taxis and I was forced to go through it.

I recently got a letter back saying they rejected my appeal. They say they have no record of the diversion on that day. I did not take any pictures that day either.

I'm not sure where I stand. (a) they have photographic evidence of me going through the bus lane and (b) I have no evidence of the diversion that was in place.

The latest letter says I have 28 days to pay £60 or appeal against the decision.

Any advice appreciated.

fisherjim

You need to post this on pepipoo they are the experts on real tickets, this forum specialises in private parking tickets.

DoaM

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MothballsWallet

Coventry City Council decided to trial suspending many of the city's bus lanes to try and improve traffic flow. I wonder if this road is included and the departments aren't talking to each other properly (as usual)?