Should I Pay or Appeal my Glasgow Bus Lane Fine?
Have you received a bus lane fine in Glasgow? Every month, more than 32,000 people just like you visit our site for guidance on tickets and fines. It might seem a bit scary, but there’s no need to panic.
In this helpful guide, we’ll explain:
- Why you might get a bus lane fine in Glasgow.
- How you can appeal your fine and possibly win.
- The rules about driving in a bus lane in Scotland.
- What happens if you don’t pay the fine.
- How to pay your Glasgow bus lane fine.
Our team knows how it feels to get a fine and is here to guide you through. So, take a moment, and let’s get started on learning how you can deal with your Glasgow bus lane fine.
Do You Have to Pay?
In some circumstances, you might have a legitimate reason not to pay your fine.
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Why would you get a Glasgow bus lane fine?
Glasgow City Council takes bus lane infringement seriously, so when you’re caught using one when it’s not allowed, the offence is typically caught on camera.
A Penalty Charge Notice will drop through your letterbox within 14 days, and it may come as a surprise.
That said, the penalty charge is sent to the registered keeper’s address.
How do you pay a Glasgow bus lane fine?
You can pay a Glasgow bus lane fine in several ways and settling the penalty within 14 days means you pay half the amount.
You’ll find ways to pay the Penalty Charge Notice and contact Glasgow City Council in the table below.
| Glasgow pay bus lane fine online: | https://parking.glasgow.gov.uk/ |
| View bus lane PCN details online: | https://parking.glasgow.gov.uk/ |
| Glasgow City Council bus lane fine contact number: | 0141 287 4040 |
| Enquiry form: | https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/parkingenquiry |
You must provide the following information when you pay a Glasgow City Council bus lane fine:
· The Penalty Charge Notice/ bus lane charge number
· Your vehicle registration number (VRN)
Successful Appeal Case Study
Situation
| Initial Fine | £100 |
| Additional Fees | £171 |
| Total Fine | £271 |
The Appeal Process
Scott used JustAnswer, online legal service to enhance his appeal. The trial of this cost him just £5.
| Total Fine | £271 |
| Cost of legal advice | £5 |
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Can I make a Glasgow bus lane fine appeal?
Yes. You can appeal a Penalty Charge Notice you get for a Glasgow bus lane fine.
That said, there is a deadline that must be respected when you challenge the PCN which is set at 28 days.
If you miss the deadline, you lose your right to appeal the charge.
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How do you appeal a Glasgow bus lane fine?
It’s known as ‘ grounds of representation ‘ when you appeal a Glasgow City Council bus lane fine.
The ‘representation’ must be made in writing within 28 days and must include the grounds for having a bus lane PCN cancelled.
The council will either accept your appeal or cancel the bus lane fine. Or Glasgow Council could reject it.
In which case, you’d receive a Notice of Rejection.
What happens after I appeal a Glasgow bus lane PCN?
Glasgow City Council will assess your appeal against the PCN and will send you:
· A Notice of Acceptance if the council accepts your grounds to have the PCN cancelled, or
· A Notice of Rejection if they don’t accept your reason for appealing the fine
It’s worth noting that you can’t appeal a bus lane fine if you’ve already paid the PCN.
What happens if my appeal is rejected?
If you receive a Notice of Rejection from Glasgow City Council, you can file an appeal with the Transport Appeals Tribunal.
Details on how to do this should be provided in the Notice of Rejection you receive.
If the tribunal rejects your appeal, you’ll have to pay the full amount which would be the increased fine.
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What happens if I ignore a Glasgow bus lane fine?
The amount goes up by 50% as soon as you receive a Charge Certificate when you ignore a Glasgow bus lane PCN.
It’s never a good idea to ignore a Notice to Owner because things escalate and you will face legal action.
Moreover, you will end up paying extra thanks to the court costs you’ll incur.
Plus, if sheriff officers (bailiffs) get involved, you’ll incur further costs too.
What if I don’t pay a Glasgow bus lane fine?
As previously mentioned, the amount goes up by 50% as soon as the deadline to pay passes and a Charge Notice is issued.
If the council decides to pass your details to a debt recovery agent, you will have to deal with them and not Glasgow council.
I suggest you don’t let things progress this far because dealing with a debt collector can be stressful.
Instead, either challenge the Penalty Charge Notice or settle the fine early to benefit from the lesser amount.
What if I wasn’t the driver when the PCN was issued?
You’re still liable if you are the registered keeper of the vehicle but you weren’t driving when the PCN was issued.
In short, you will have to pay or appeal the PCN even when someone else was driving.
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