Your stay in the bus lane should always be as brief as possible. Parking is not allowed in a bus lane during its operational hours, even with a blue (disabled) badge.
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If you're caught using a bus lane during operational hours you could be liable to pay a penalty charge notice. A PCN will be sent to the vehicle's registered keeper containing details of the contravention, vehicle information and photographic evidence.
You should only drive into the lane when you have no other choice but to move over. These cases could include; to avoid an obstruction in the road, to move out of the path of an emergency vehicle or to avoid an accident.
What is a Bus Lane? It is a travel lane restricted to buses only during certain hours of the day. During this time, other vehicles may enter a bus lane only to make the next available right turn, or to quickly drop off or pick up passengers. Violating bus lane rules results in a $50 – $250 fine.
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.
Rule 243 of The Highway Code tells road users: “Do not stop of park at or near a bus or tram stop or taxi rank”. DO NOT stop or park: near a school entrance. anywhere you would prevent access for Emergency Services.
Push the buttonBuses across the UK are fitted with buttons that passengers press to alert the driver to stop at the next station. As the bus pulls away from the station before yours, press the button to illuminate the stop sign at the front of the bus.
Contraflow bus lanes, areas in which a dedicated lane of an otherwise one way street is reversed for buses and other mass transit, exist in locations such as: Downtown Los Angeles, CA. Pittsburgh, PA. Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Bus lanes give priority to buses, cutting down on journey times where roads are congested with other traffic and increasing the reliability of buses. The introduction of bus lanes can significantly assist in the reduction of air pollution.
Fines for breaching a regulationIf you receive a Penalty Charge Notice for driving in a bus lane, you will be charged £70. If you pay within 21 days, the cost is reduced to £35. If you receive a Penalty Charge Notice for stopping on a school 'keep clear' marking or obstructing a bus stop, you will be charged £70.