How do bus lanes work UK?

The times of operation and the type or types of permitted vehicle are indicated on a blue sign. The sign is located in advance of the bus lane and repeated if the bus lane is long. If you want to turn left across a bus lane, an arrow or a dotted white line on the carriageway will indicate if this is permitted.



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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.

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If the CCTV camera detects a vehicle illegally driving in a bus lane, it will automatically record a minimum eight-second long video of the vehicle for the purposes of evidence.

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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.

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A bus lane contravention PCN (also called a 34J PCN) is issued when a vehicle is seen to be travelling within a bus lane during restricted hours.

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You will not receive points on your licence. You can find out more about the fine, how to pay and how to appeal if you think the PCN should not have been issued on the parking tickets and bus lane fines page. The police can also issue a Fixed Penalty to vehicles which are using a bus lane or bus only road illegally.

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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.

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So when it comes to electric cars and bus lanes, the answer is no – electric cars can't generally use bus lanes. But you can always check your local council to see if trials are taking place in your area. If you're an EV driver, it's best to avoid driving in bus lanes as it's unlikely you are permitted to be there.

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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.

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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.

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When you see a solid white line, this is used to outline the edge of the bus lane – you should never cross this whilst it is in operation. Now when you see the dashed white lines, this is used to display the beginning and end of the lanes, whilst also pointing out where vehicles can cross into it.

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Bus Lane contraventions dated before 31 May 2022 The fine is £60, and the 50% discount period (reducing the fine to £30) covers the first 14 days. We are unable to extend the 14 day period for discounted payment if your challenge is not accepted.

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Fees for using the bus lanes You can use the majority of the bus lanes without incurring fees. Motorcycles can use the lanes designated for buses freely. However, do not use the bus lane if you do not see an icon for a bike. Scooters, mopeds, and other similar vehicles are easily identifiable.

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