My vehicle was being impounded by the high court enforcement because of an unpaid contravention 34J Being in a bus lane.
This was issued on 11/05/2017 and my vehicle was being impounded by Equita on 18/07/2018.
Luckily I arrived to my car on time and after discussing with the officer I said I do not recall or ever heard of receiving a fine for being in a bus lane and if I did, I would always pay within 2 weeks.
He checked the system and said 7 letters were sent over the period of 1 year, however I received NO letters!
I am sure the address is correct where I am living, I trust everyone living in the house etc.
I always receive all letters including the council,
I have had PCN tickets from council before but for this particular fine nothing at all, how can this be?
This forced me to pay £513 up front!
The officer then giving all details needed and I was able to check the PCN online and now have the evidence of the contravention but no letters which is very strange!
I will be calling council to see why letters haven't been sent but I can image they will just be saying "we have sent them" here is a video clip of the contravention that was not known to me until I caught the officer impounding my vehicle:
vimeo.com/285471611
After viewing the footage I've accepted the contravention but not paying £513 as I have received no letters,
what can I do about this and how could of this happened?
I would be willing to go court if I fighting chance...
do they not need to provide evidence for letters sent?!
Plus can we not go in a bus lane to make a left turn?
Thanks!