Basically, I would like to know what would be expecting me if I ignore the
fine.

A man, with a van threatening to take all your posessions unless you pay the
fine. Pay up before it increases, bus lanes are for Local buses, not cars.
Just OOI, are private coaches (or buses) allowed to use Bus Lanes
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On 5 Oct 2003 11:16:51 -0700, (Volker Finke) wrote:

I can't imagine them giving me any advice on how to cheat them. They
are more likely to tell me to cough up the money which is exactly what
I do't want to do.

But is what you should do, IMO. Sounds like a fair cop to me.

(I presume I understand correctly that you did drive in the bus lane,
and that you haven't incorrectly received a PCN for the new owner
having done so).

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Volker Finke wrote in message
om...
I was recently filmed on video by a camera while driving on a bus
lane. I was sent a ticket two days ago, demanding a fine of £50 which
will be increased to £100 if I don't pay within 14 days.
As it happens, I sold the car I used in this incident a few weeks
back.


"I was told that if you no are no longer the owner of a car that
tickets were issued to you don't have to pay them since auhorities
will eventually give up bothering you."

Does not stand up in court if you refuse to pay the fine "because you are no
longer the owner". My gf transferred her new car a few weeks ago and she had
to sign a document confirming at date and time she was no longer the
registered driver for that vehicle. This was for both parties interest just
in case the vehicle was involved in a criminal activity (i.e. driven
dangerous, driven along bus lanes, speeding or if was involved in an
accident).

What do you think is best?

daveF

PS. Why were you in a bus lane in the first place? Did you not think about
been fined?

"dave F" wrote in message new

Does not stand up in court if you refuse to pay the fine "because you are no
longer the owner". My gf transferred her new car a few weeks ago and she had
to sign a document confirming at date and time she was no longer the
registered driver for that vehicle. This was for both parties interest just
in case the vehicle was involved in a criminal activity (i.e. driven
dangerous, driven along bus lanes, speeding or if was involved in an
accident).

I am not thinking as far as court procedures. What I hope is that
authorities will eventually give up pursuing the matter since I no
longer own the car. Any experience?

daveF

PS. Why were you in a bus lane in the first place? Did you not think about
been fined?

No, of course not! I looked out for cameras while driving along but
could not see one. It was obviously well hidden.
Why was I there? I was in a hurry and wanted to bypass traffic. But
please, let us not make this a moral thing. I am trying to get away
with not paying a ticket here and would like to know which
consequences likely.

Volker Finke wrote:
"dave F" wrote in message new

PS. Why were you in a bus lane in the first place? Did you not think
about been fined?

No, of course not! I looked out for cameras while driving along but
could not see one. It was obviously well hidden.

Some are hidden (or at any rate not all that obvious) on the front of buses.

Why was I there? I was in a hurry and wanted to bypass traffic. But
please, let us not make this a moral thing.

But it *is* a moral thing. You selfishly chose to make illegal use of a bus
lane because you were in a hurry, and now that you've been caught, you seek
to avoid paying the fine.

I don't know exactly how the liaison between the police or highway authority
and the DVLA works, but it's possible that DVLA would be asked for details
of who was the registered keeper of the car *on the date the offence was
committed*. If so, the fact that you subsequently sold the car would not be
relevant.
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(Volker Finke) wrote the following in:
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No, of course not! I looked out for cameras while driving along
but could not see one. It was obviously well hidden.
Why was I there? I was in a hurry and wanted to bypass traffic.
But please, let us not make this a moral thing. I am trying to get
away with not paying a ticket here and would like to know which
consequences likely.

So what you're saying is "I'm one of those ******* who drives past you
in a lane I'm not meant to be in, then tries to cut in at the front of
the traffic queue, possibly shouting abuse and making rude gestures at
those who think I shouldn't have done it and so won't let me in. Now
please help me get away with doing this after having been caught.", and
you expect people to be nice? Are you mad?

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"Volker Finke" wrote in message
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Why was I there? I was in a hurry and wanted to bypass traffic. But
please, let us not make this a moral thing. I am trying to get away
with not paying a ticket here and would like to know which
consequences likely.

Dear sir, **** off.

Next patient please, nurse.

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On 5 Oct 2003 14:48:11 -0700, (Volker Finke) wrote:

"dave F" wrote in message new


PS. Why were you in a bus lane in the first place? Did you not think about
been fined?

No, of course not! I looked out for cameras while driving along but
could not see one. It was obviously well hidden.
Why was I there? I was in a hurry and wanted to bypass traffic. But
please, let us not make this a moral thing. I am trying to get away
with not paying a ticket here and would like to know which
consequences likely.

Yeah, like that's not, "a moral thing." FFS, pay up, shut up, and
decide in future whether whatever "hurry" you are in is worth £50.
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On 5 Oct 2003 14:48:11 -0700, (Volker Finke) wrote:

"dave F" wrote in message new

Does not stand up in court if you refuse to pay the fine "because you are no
longer the owner". My gf transferred her new car a few weeks ago and she had
to sign a document confirming at date and time she was no longer the
registered driver for that vehicle. This was for both parties interest just
in case the vehicle was involved in a criminal activity (i.e. driven
dangerous, driven along bus lanes, speeding or if was involved in an
accident).

I am not thinking as far as court procedures. What I hope is that
authorities will eventually give up pursuing the matter since I no
longer own the car. Any experience?


They won't. The fact you no longer own is it irrelevant.

If you consistently ignore the matter you will end up with a County
Court Judgement against. Expect bailiffs - and a totally shagged
credit record.


Rob.
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"Volker Finke" wrote in message
om...
I was recently filmed on video by a camera while driving on a bus
lane. I was sent a ticket two days ago, demanding a fine of £50 which
will be increased to £100 if I don't pay within 14 days.
As it happens, I sold the car I used in this incident a few weeks
back. I was told that if you no are no longer the owner of a car that
tickets were issued to you don't have to pay them since auhorities
will eventually give up bothering you. Does the same thing apply to
driving in bus lanes?
Does anyone know? Please let me know soon. I have got to 9 October to
pay before the amount doubles.
Thanks in advance

Accept you were wrong, got caught and are now being given the opportunity to
save some money for prompt payment. Shell out!!