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Bus Lane Fines & Appeals

Can I appeal a bus lane PCN to an independent adjudicator?

Yes, after a formal representation has been rejected and the Notice of Rejection gives you the adjudicator appeal details.

The independent adjudicator can consider the camera evidence, signs, traffic order issues, exemptions and your supporting material.

Organise your submission so the adjudicator can see the vehicle route and the specific reason the PCN should be cancelled. Refer to timestamps in the video where useful.

An adjudicator appeal is not an opportunity to ignore the earlier process; it is the next statutory stage after a rejected formal representation. Meet the deadline stated in the notice.

Bus-lane PCNs are statutory notices. The official video evidence, operating hours, signs and exact vehicle movement are usually central to a useful challenge, so record those details before submitting anything.

Keep copies of every document and note the dates you sent or received correspondence. If formal court papers arrive, respond through the court process by the stated deadline rather than assuming an earlier appeal or complaint has paused proceedings.

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Information checked: 25 September 2026
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