The world's just gone mad
Keith m8...hope all's well apart from this cr@p!
Seeing as you have already gone to court I'd just tell the truth and say that you were trying to help out the Bus/public and for being a good citizen and all that you get caned! Unbelievably petty....you'd get less for having an incorrect no. plate on your car for God's sake!
If you have house insurance or AA cover you'll have a legal advice line or cover with it. Just give 'em a call.
Makes you hate the law
Dave