To think this traffic fine is unreasonable?

[ruby29]

Have just had appeal rejected for pulling into a bus lane to let an ambulance past.

Ambulance was coming opposite direction towards a queue of stationary traffic which obstructed the other side of the road.

Traffic was moving freely on my side ( no cars behind me) so I pulled in to empty bus lane so ambulance could pull into my side of road and overtake the line of cars.

Pulled out of bus lane as soon as ambulance had gone past.

But taken aback that I have to pay £60 for this. On googling it seems it's fairly common.

I recently successfully appealed a bus lane fine

Follow the steps one by one. Every time you do so, the clock is restarted so you Don't lose anything

Firstly, exhaust the appeals process of the local authority that fined you (it will be clearly signposted)

When that doesn't work, take it to the traffic penalty tribunal (Google it). If they think you have a case they will take it up for free for you.

Good luck

Wow. Will make sure I don't edge through a red light to let an ambulance through ever again even if we have to sit there for a couple of minutes until the lights change.

I probably would have done the same as you OP