On Wed, 7 Jun 2006 09:09:22 +0100, Les Desser
wrote:

In article , Reg M
Tue, 6 Jun 2006 21:12:27 writes

In London, should you turn left out of Euston Road into York Way at
Kings Cross Station and stop on the left at the start of the bus
bay/lane you may well receive a penalty notice. There is a camera
covering this area from somewhere behind. I stopped for just long
enough to set down two passengers and their luggage and found out the
hard way.

Thanks for the warning. I was there a few weeks ago dropping off my
mother-in-law who cannot walk very far (it is the nearest point to the
platform she needs). A nice policemen ticked me off but I have not
received anything in the post. Maybe there was an other car behind me!

Didn't notice them at the time but have been told since that there are
a couple of set down bays across the road. I am sure a lot of people
get caught here; having driven through London traffic, not totally
familiar with the area, wondering where to drop your passengers off,
you turn the corner, no buses in front or behind - too good an
opportunity and so you just pull in, open the door to let your
passenger get out and bingo. Nice photograph though, couldn't quite
make out whether or not I was smiling - I certainly wasn't some time
later when the penalty notice dropped on the mat. Still, you live and
learn. Maybe this piece of information will save someone else an
unnecessary cost.
Reg M