'Unsuspecting motorists' hit with an 'incredible' 27,000 fines during controversial bus gate's first year
‘Unsuspecting motorists’ have been hit with more than 27,000 fines since enforcement began at a controversial town centre ‘bus gate’.
“I believe the signage in the area does not give adequate warning to drivers on the main road prior to the turn warning of the bus lane nor is there adequate signage stating the route that should be taken to get to the M60. However my appeal on this basis not surprisingly failed.” It comes after another disgruntled motorist discovered that the council had raked in nearly £1m - £896,141.50 - from bus gate fines between April and December last year. Philip Brooks, from Mellor, accused the town hall of running a ‘cynical and calculated money-raising scam’ after his appeal on the basis of 'inadequate signage' was turned down.
A council spokesperson said: "The bus gate was launched on February 22, 2022 as part of plans to improve access to the transport interchange. Initially warning letters were issued to motorists before PCNs were then sent out from April 4, 2022.
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