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There have been at least two or three threads on the topic in the last couple of years. I'm afraid they'll all confirm that you assumed wrongly.  I remember looking into it myself and finding nothing to assist anyone who made the same assumption. While recently having a look through the Townley Road appeals decided in 2023, I came across this determination that also clearly spells it out.

31/3/23 Reasons     Mr X appeals against two Penalty Charge Notices.
He argues that they have only been issued in order to make money for
the council. Mr X states that the restrictions were introduced to make
it safe for school students in the morning and afternoon and that as both
26th December 2022 and 2nd January 2023 were public holidays there
was no purpose in enforcing the restriction. The appellant states that he
was driving to collect an elderly relative.

Townley Road is a route that is for buses, cycles and taxis only Monday to
Friday 8-9am and 3-4.30pm. The restriction is in operation every Monday
to Friday whether or not schools are on holiday or if it is a bank or public
holiday. There was no indication on the sign that the prohibition was not
being enforced on either Monday 26th December or Monday 2nd January.

I have seen the CCTV footage in relation to each contravention. I have also
 seen photographs of the signs and camera car footage that show the signs
 and warning signs. I find that the signs are clear and that there is sufficient
 warning of the restriction to enable a driver to take an alternative route.

I find that each contravention occurred. I refuse both appeals.

Edited by ianr
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