Vehicles that can use a bus lane
- Buses which have a minimum of 10 seats (including the driver)
- Licensed taxis (hackney carriages)
- Motorcycles (without side cars)
- Mopeds.
- Scooters.
- Tricycles (non-motorised, motorised under 450kg, not with side cars)
- Bicycles.
What happens if I accidentally drove in a bus lane?
If you use a bus lane incorrectly, you could be issued with a penalty charge notice (PCN), which is a fine. The size of the fine varies across the UK. Typically the fines are highest in London and can be well over £100. You usually get a 50% discount if you pay within a certain number of days though.
WHEN CAN bus lanes be used?
If you are driving at a time outside the hours displayed then you should drive in the bus lane if it’s safe and convenient, unless there is an obstruction or you’re turning right soon. Driving in the bus lane when you’re allowed helps ease congestion as it means that others can overtake if they wish to.
Can private hire use bus lanes in London?
Remember, only licensed taxi drivers can drive in bus lanes – private hire vehicles are not allowed.
Can a driver cross a bus lane?
Driving in these lanes during the hours of operation is not allowed unless you are in a bus or another authorised vehicle. Motorists contravening these rules could be fined.
Do bus lane cameras flash?
Note that there is no camera flash to show that the camera has been activated when it detects a vehicle that is not permitted to drive in the bus lane.
Are all bus lanes monitored?
About bus lane penalty charge notices (PCNs)
Bus lanes are monitored using Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) at a central office. If an unauthorised vehicle is seen in a bus lane without a valid reason then this will be recorded as a contravention by qualified monitoring staff.
When can I use bus lanes London?
Look out for the bus lane sign and thick white line on the carriageway. The sign will tell you which vehicles can use the bus lane and the hours of operation. Anyone can use the bus lane outside the hours of operation but please do be aware that bus lane times can vary along a stretch of road.
What is the bus lane rule?
Bus-only lanes have a BUS ONLY LANE road marking and sign. You must not ride a bike in bus-only lanes. Bus lanes and bus-only lanes apply all the time unless there’s a sign saying what days and times they apply. Other vehicles may use these lanes outside these days and times.
How much is a bus lane fine London?
Driving in a Bus Lane Fine
Inside Greater London, the fine for driving in a bus lane is £160, or £80 if you pay within 14 days. Outside of Greater London, the fine is £65, or £30 if you pay within 14 days. But you won’t get any points on your licence if you drive in a bus lane by mistake.
Can Ubers go in bus lanes London?
Uber can use taxi/bus lanes if they pay for access.”
Can Uber drive in bus lane in London?
London’s famous black cabs benefit from being allowed to use special road lanes set aside for buses, which increase their ability to quickly maneuver through the city. Private taxi companies, such as Uber, have always been banned from using these lanes.
Can Uber drivers use bus lanes?
If stopping in the bus lane will cause congestion or block the lane, don’t pickup or drop-off. After a pickup or drop-off private hire drivers must exit the bus lane if during restricted usage times.
Can minibuses use bus lanes in London?
Minibuses can be driven in most bus lanes UNLESS the bus lane sign says ‘local’ which means that the bus lane is reserved for local services. The sign may also indicate what other vehicles can use the bus lane such as motorcycles or licenced taxis.
What happens if you drive in a bus lane UK?
Paying a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN)
If you’ve been detected by the CCTV cameras illegally using a bus lane, bus-only street or bus gate, a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN, £90.00) letter will be issued by post to the registered vehicle keeper.
What is the penalty for driving in a bus lane UK?
Bus lane Enforcement Charge Notices or Penalty Charge Notices (PCN) A Bus lane Enforcement Charge Notice or PCN is up to £60. You have 28 days to pay or challenge the penalty. If you pay it within 14 days it’ll be reduced by 50%.
Can you ignore bus lane fines?
If you ignore a PCN and any Notice to Owner or Enforcement Notice (for bus lane contraventions) that follows it, the charge will increase by 50% and you will be issued with a Charge Certificate.
How do you get out of a bus lane fine UK?
If you don’t agree that you committed the offence, you can appeal to the local council against the charge notice. Usually you have to appeal within 28 days of receiving the notice. The charge notice will tell you how to appeal and by when.
What speed triggers a speed camera?
Most police forces have a tolerance of 10% plus 2 mph above the limit before a speed camera ‘flashes’. So on a 30 mph road, a camera wouldn’t normally activate unless a car drove past at 35 mph or faster. So for example, On a 70 mph stretch of motorway, the threshold would go up to 79 mph.
Can you fail not using bus lanes?
Other lanes may operate on a part time basis. If you are on a practical driving test and avoid a bus lane that is not in operation, you may potentially fail the test.
Are bus cameras always recording?
School Bus Cameras: How to Tell if the Stop-Arm Camera is On
The short answer is… it’s always on. More specifically, the school bus camera or stop-arm camera system is continuously activated on BusPatrol school buses. As the bus driver turns the engine on, the camera begins to record in HD DVR.