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Fixed Penalty Notice for driving in bus lane in Northern Ireland

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  • 27-04-2022 6:32pm
    #1
    Skill Magill
    Registered Users Posts: 2,568 ✭✭✭


    I live in the South and yes it was me, i'd pulled over into the bus lane outside the Europa Hotel where I was staying in Belfast, to see whether there was space to jump out and find where the parking for the hotel was.

    I looked at the evidence and it was me, but what can they do if I live in the South?

    I'm inclined not to pay as I'm rarely up there.

    Can I make a representation saying I'd only pulled into it to look at the parking for the hotel?



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    whomitconcerns
    Registered Users Posts: 4,309 ✭✭✭whomitconcerns


    It's it worth the hassle to have outstanding issues with the cops over your own mistake? When you can resolve it with a small amount of money?



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    ronaneire
    Registered Users Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭ronaneire


    You could always appeal it?



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    BeardySi
    Registered Users Posts: 1,705 ✭✭✭BeardySi


    You can try and appeal that you were only stopping to look for parking, but I doubt it'd get you anywhere.

    As for whether you should pay it, that's down to you really. I believe if it goes unpaid long enough there'll be an enforcement order out against the vehicle and you could wind up clamped or pulled over. Lots of fixed ANPR up here and PSNI vehicles all have it so you'd potentially be flagged as soon as you pass a camera.



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    #5
    Skill Magill
    Registered Users Posts: 2,568 ✭✭✭Skill Magill


    I've appealled and see what happens, thanks guys, I'll let you know what comes of it



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    AlanG
    Registered Users Posts: 1,414 ✭✭✭AlanG


    Out of interest was the evidence from a fixed traffic camera or a police officer? Do they have enforcement cameras monitoring the bus lanes?



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    9320
    Registered Users Posts: 168 ✭✭9320


    It's a fixed camera as far as I'm aware and is renowned in Belfast - think it caught a load of people first few months.


    Yep - as I thought

    https://www.irishnews.com/news/2016/01/12/news/almost-5-000-drivers-fined-in-bus-lane-outside-hotel-entrance-379737/

    The Hotel's website advises that parking is two minutes away

    https://www.europahotelbelfast.com/

    Valet car parking is not currently available at the Europa Hotel due to Government Guidelines for Covid-19. For car parking the Value Car Parks is situated on Grosvenor Road (two minutes walk) which offers discounted parking rates for our guests. For more information click here or please call +44(0) 28 9027 1066.



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    Skill Magill
    Registered Users Posts: 2,568 ✭✭✭Skill Magill


    Ended up paying the fine before they started doubling the price. Will let the Europa hotel know too for a giggle.

    I did appeal but was told you were in a bus lane end of

    Ah well



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