A couple of weeks back I was fined 150$ for being in the bus lane, I decided to appeal on the grounds, that i was forced into the lane. Because I had just turned left into the filtering lane, i stopped before going in the bus lane, but the peak traffic refused to let me in and was going to fast, for me to nudge my way in.
I think the bus that approached me probably took a photo with his mobile phone after i drove into the bus lane, to avoid obstructing the bus, I could have sat there until some traffic lights changed, although i would have delayed the bus.
Anyway what i did, was what all military drivers are trained to do, make a diagram showing all vehicle movement and me stopped at the filter lane, until the bus forced me to enter the bus lane, and peak traffic not allowing me to enter the lane.
They dropped the fine altogether, I have no idea if it was the diagram or the explanation, but it was obvious to see, that i had no choice, either block the bus, or drive into the lane so the bus would not be late.
Driving the APV Suzuki 6 seater vehicle, just doesn't have the pulling power, to avoid traffic approaching from behind, the way Singaporeans drive, it needs a good 30 seconds to get to 50km an hour, to filter into traffic. What a relief! So it does pay to appeal.
Also 2 of our drivers have had 300$ fines, for throwing cigarette butts, which they deserve, told them before about it!
