The AA says thousands of drivers have paid “outrageous” fines it claims should not have been issued.
Analysis from the motoring group looked at rulings from London Tribunals’ traffic adjudicators, finding at least six councils had handed out £130 fines over restrictions and enforcement cameras that lacked up-to-date paperwork.
Data from London Councils – representing 32 borough councils and the City of London – also showed 56% of appeals made against bus lane fines were either upheld or not contested in the last financial year.
For appeals against moving traffic offences, like stopping in a yellow box when not allowed, that figure was 35%.
Combined, the AA says nearly 7,300 cases have had successful appeals.
In response, the Department for Transport said: “Local authorities are responsible for local traffic measures and they should make sure penalties for the use of bus lanes are fair and proportionate.”
The department also said a revamp of Traffic Management Orders – which govern local road restrictions – is now being proposed.
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