One road in north London has made the council £1.8m from driving fines over two years
A north London council has made £1.8m from driving fines on one road over two years, figures reveal.
BBC Radio London reporter Helen Hoddinott said the fines on Camrose Avenue in Edgware, north London, happen at a small stretch of a residential road where the lane splits for about 10 metres and only buses are allowed on the bus lane to enable them to pull into the bus stop. "The bus gate is signposted and most drivers are fully aware of it, queuing up for their turn to go through the narrow barriers but others haven't been so lucky and I have seen a number of people drive straight into it," she said.One driver who had to do just that was Nicky, who told the BBC: "I was just about to go in the bus lane because it's so confusing, you can't really tell where the road splits. I stopped right on time.
Fines related to driving offences in Harrow range between £60 and £130 depending on the severity of the traffic violation. It can be reduced by 50% if paid within 14 days, but the charge can increase by 50% if not paid within 28 days.
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