Specific bus lanes information Bus lanes and bus gates at Baldwin Street, Bristol Bridge, High Street and Union Street (pdf, 2.82 MB)
How do I find my bus lane UK?
London road user charging
Bus lanes aren’t always just for buses. Taxis, motorcyclists and cyclists can use many of them too. Bus lanes are part of the road that is indicated on the carriageway by a thick white line. They are reserved for certain vehicles, shown on the sign.
What’s the fine for driving in a bus lane in Bristol?
A Bristol bus lane fine increased from £60 to £70 in May 2022. You’ll now be asked to pay £70 if you use one of Bristol’s bus lanes, but the fine will be reduced to £35 if you pay within 14 days.
What happens if you accidentally drive 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.
Is Bristol Bridge a bus lane?
The closure of Bristol Bridge was introduced as a temporary measure in August 2020 and was made permanent in July last year. While general traffic is banned, buses and taxis can use the route but pedestrians and cyclists have priority.
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.
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.
How much is a bus lane ticket Bristol?
Penalty Charge Notices are currently £60 (reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days). Penalty Charge Notices issued from 31 May 2022 will be £70 (reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days).
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.
Do you get points for driving in a bus lane UK?
No, you will not receive penalty points for driving in a bus lane in the UK.
How much is a fine for driving in a bus lane in reading?
Reading Borough Council has more bus lanes per mile of road than anywhere else in the UK. The penalty for being caught in a bus lane is a £60 fine but this is reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days.
How much are bus lane fines UK?
Bus lane and bus gate PCNs are £60. However if you pay within 14 days of the date of notice the charge is reduced to £30. If the PCN is not paid within 28 days the charge will increase to £90. You’ll need your PCN number to pay your fine.
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.
Can I drive over Bristol Bridge Bristol?
Bristol Bridge has been closed to general traffic since August 2020, when it was shut as part of plans to improve air quality. However, Bristol City Council says the 2.4-mile diversion route will “temporarily allow access to all traffic following the official diversion without incurring fines“.
How much is a bus gate fine in Bristol?
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.
Are cars allowed over Bristol Bridge?
Description* Bristol Bridge is normally closed to normal cars, but drivers won’t be fined while Redcliffe Bridge is closed if they follow the official diversion.
How do you get out of a fine for driving in a bus lane?
Motorists must take up the matter with the authority that issued the ticket in the first place, within the specified time limit – typically 28 days. If your appeal is unsuccessful you can turn to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal. This is an independent adjudicator with the authority to cancel a PCN.
How do you get out of a bus lane fine UK?
Appealing a bus lane fine is like appealing against any other form of PCN, such as a parking ticket. You will need to write to the issuing body, usually the local council, with the details of the PCN (your vehicle details, the PCN number and the date of the offence) and explain your grounds for appealing.
How do you get out of a bus lane ticket UK?
challenge the PCN, visit our parking fine portal to appeal against a bus lane fine; we will review your case and if appeal successful, we will cancel the PCN; if your appeal is rejected, we allow 14 days from the date of our response to pay the reduced charge of £30.00.
Is driving in a bus lane a serious fault?
Unauthorised vehicles entering a bus lane during its hours of operation will not only instantly fail a driving test, but could incur a fine due to cameras being located at certain bus lanes. Take note of signs that warn you in advance of bus lanes ahead.
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.