Paul Luchford, a black cab driver, received five erroneous PCNs from Greenwich Council for using the Blackwall Lane bus lane, despite being exempt. He had regularly used this lane since 2020, facing a total bill of £650 for fines. After appealing all charges, the local authority admitted a system error, resulting in the cancellation of the fines. This incident caused Mr. Luchford significant stress, adding to the challenges of his job, highlighting the need for clearer communication about road regulations for exempt vehicles.
In the past, I've had the odd fine where it's been a mistake, I've appealed it and that's the end of it, but I've never had five for the same bus lane for the same infringement.
The job is stressful enough... You always wonder - did I do something wrong? Did I accidentally go over the 20mph speed limit? Did I make a right turn where you're not allowed anymore?
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