I have just received a penalty charge which includes a photo of my car just entering the bus lane. The bus lane is about thirty metres long and there is no other car in site or bus in the lane..
I honestly wasn't aware that you could be charged for entering an empty bus lane. Serves me right doesn't it? I won't do it again!
Whilst you entered into a contract and perhaps morally and maybe legally there is an obligation, the courts will never enforce it or at worst will level a nominal charge of under £5
Poor Tilly. You are not having a good week in spite of doing your best for everyone. Cheer up. You will know what to do next time - borrow someone's baby seat if that is all that is required. Or perhaps you could find a cheap one in your charity shop and keep it in the boot for occasional use. Always a good idea to put your problem on here before paying anything - there are many who know the law better than we do.