You cannot drive past the Bus Garage anymore, you need to turn right and drive underneath the railway bridge by the station and drive around the Trafford house Carpark, then turn left at the end of the road and drive underneath the 2nd railway bridge and turn right towards Asda. Julian De’ Ath and 15 others like this.
Can you drive down Southernhay Basildon?
Work also saw the restrictions added to Southernhay, between Station Way and Clay Hill Road, only allowing access for buses, cyclists, taxis and pedestrians. Fellow resident Pat Rackley, 72, said: “Who on earth decided this was a good idea, don’t they want people to come here.
Do you get fined for driving through a bus gate?
Bus lane fines
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.
What is the fine for driving in a bus lane in Basildon?
Essex County Council issues £70 fines to motorists caught in bus lanes, which are for buses and taxis only.
What is the difference between a bus gate and a bus lane?
Bus lanes are marked by a solid thick white line and the words ‘Bus Lane’ are periodically marked on the road. A bus gate is a short section of street in which only buses and other authorised vehicles can go through.
What is a bus gate Basildon?
A new bus gate – a section of road which only buses and authorised vehicles can travel through – has been set up in Southernhay Basildon.
Does Basildon station have parking?
With over thousands of spaces within a stone’s throw of the station, 33 of them reservable, you can trust us to help you find and pay for the perfect available spot in seconds.
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.
What happens if you drive in a bus lane by mistake UK?
Receiving a charge notice
If you’ve used a bus lane illegally, your local council can give you a charge notice. In most cases, the council must send you the notice within 28 days of you driving in the bus lane. The charge notice will say that you have 28 days to pay the charge.
Can bus drivers see the cameras?
Drivers Monitors Vigilant Vision
Another function of the driver monitor is that, alike modern domestic cars, when reverse is selected in the vehicle the driver will be able to see live footage of the surrounding obstacles through the rear camera.
How do you avoid a bus lane fine?
The only way to avoid paying a bus lane fine in London is to make a successful appeal, which would cancel the Penalty Charge Notice. You must appeal in writing by the deadline with a truthful excuse that will be accepted.
How many penalty points do you get for driving in a bus lane?
What are the penalties for driving or parking in a bus lane? While there’s no explicit wording as regards penalties for driving in bus lanes, it likely falls under “Failure to comply with traffic lane markings”, which can incur one penalty point on payment or three upon conviction in court.
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.
What happens if you drive in a bus lane?
Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs)
Using a bus lane when you are not permitted can delay buses and cause congestion. We may issue a PCN if you drive in a bus lane.
When should you avoid bus lane?
Bus lanes: The scheme that gives buses priority on our roads for a faster and smoother journey for our bus commuters.
Using the bus lane during operating hours is illegal for all vehicles, except for:
- Bicycles in single file.
- Emergency service vehicles and police vehicles on urgent duty call.
- Non-scheduled buses.
What happens if you ignore a bus lane fine?
If you have received a bus lane fine and want to pay it, please see our Pay a bus lane fine page. If you do not pay an outstanding fine within 28 days of receiving your PCN, we will send you a Charge Certificate. The payment required will have increased by 50% when the Charge Certificate is issued.
What is the point of bus gates?
Bus gates are a short section of street through which only buses and other authorised vehicles can travel. The bus gates prevent private motor traffic driving through the centre, reducing traffic by an estimated 40% on the main roads.
What does it mean when it says bus gate on the road?
A ‘Bus Gate’ is a short section of road blocked off to all traffic except buses, cycles and taxis (hackney carriages) as shown by appropriate signage.
What is a bus terminal used for?
A bus terminal, or terminus, is the point where a bus route starts or ends, where vehicles stop, turn or reverse, and wait before departing on their return journeys. It’s also where passengers board and alight from vehicles. It also often provides a convenient point where services can be controlled from.
Can I use my Oyster card to Basildon?
Oyster card doesn’t work as far out as Basildon. You can buy one-day travelcards at Basildon which include train travel between Basildon and London and unlimited travel in the London travelcard area. If you depart Basildon after 09.30 Monday-Friday or any time at weekends these are cheaper. 2.
What time does Basildon station close?
Station details & facilities
Monday to Friday open from 05:15:00 until 21:00:00. Saturday open from 05:15:00 until 21:45:00. Sunday open from 06:45:00 until 20:45:00.