Orangeous Dailies

The man was dressed in white, standing behind the bus stop, looking at the video camera mounted on a tripod.

He even smiled at me as I drove past him.

I think the fine is a 3 digit figure.

[ Update : 090609 ]

Called LTA up this morning to check on the status of my appeal. The phone operator congratulated me on a successful appeal and advised me to wait for an official letter.

I had submitted the appeal two weeks ago via Contact Us @ One.Motoring.

The letter is as follows :

Appeal Against Notice Of Traffic Offence (Notice No: XXXXXXXXXXX)

Dear Sir / Madam,

I would like to appeal against my Notice Of Traffic Offence. I received the Notice Of Traffic Offence on XXXXXXX. The bus lane violation was recorded on XXXXXXX and the notice no is XXXXXXXX. The place and time of offence is : Sims Avenue Btw Kallang Rd & Sims Way at 0646PM.

I fully understand and have been complying to bus lane regulations until this unfortunate incident on 16 April 2009.

It was my first time traveling to Sims Avenue to meet an ex-colleague for dinner. As I was unfamiliar with the road, I had to seek directions from my friend prior to my trip. I was told to “filter left” one junction after passing Kallang MRT on my left. Upon crossing the junction, I noticed that there were dotted red and yellow lines on the floor, which indicated I could switch lanes. As I proceeded to switch lanes and prepare to filter left, I made sure that the road behind was clear of buses and clearly signaled my intention to turn left. It was only after I switched lanes that I realized I could not filter left until after the bus stop. The lines had begun to turn solid and I was not able to turn out in time due to the congested traffic on my right.

Attached is a picture taken of the spot where I was not able to switch lanes in time to avoid the bus lane.

It is not my intention to violate bus lane rules, but rather it was a genuine mistake on my part.

I would kindly request that you may consider a review on my case on the following basis :

1. It was my first time driving through Sims Avenue and I thought I could filter left just before the solid lines. The congestion made it impossible to see the road ahead on the left of my car.

2. I believe that throughout the entire footage captured, my left signal light was on. It indicates that I genuinely wanted only to filter left and not cause congestion to the buses behind.

3. It is my first offence and it would be my last.

Your understanding would be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to contact me at XXXXXXXX if you need further clarifications.

My details are as follows :

NRIC : XXXXXXXX

Car License Plate : XXXXXXX

Thank you.

Yours Sincerely,

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