Is it illegal to drop off on a bus stop UK?

You are not allowed to load or unload in a bus stop and you should have sought an alternative place to load or unload your vehicle where the restrictions allow you to do so. You are therefore liable for the Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).



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If you want a bus to stop for you at a bus stop (or, in some rural areas where they don't have stops as such, any sensible place) you hold out an upraised arm so the driver can clearly see you want the bus. Can a bus driver accidentally close the bus doors?

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Hello or Good morning/afternoon, and Thank You on the way out - it's generally a thankless job, and it never hurts to recognise someone. You just might really make a difference to their whole day! Do bus drivers care when people say thank you?

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There's no need to tell your driver where to go or how to get there. Additional stops are automatically added to your route—which makes for an easy, enjoyable ride.

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bus stop clearway means any markings placed on the carriageway, as specified under Regulation 29(1) of the General Directions conveying the existence of a 'bus stop/clearway' as defined by Part 1 of Schedule 19 of the General Directions.

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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.

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A bus stop is marked out in yellow with the wording 'BUS STOP' on the highway along with a sign stating, 'no stopping except buses'. No motor vehicles other than buses are permitted to use this bay unless the hours of operation have finished or if an emergency service vehicle is attending an emergency.

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9 Things Not to Do on a Bus
  • Avoid eating foods that are particularly smelly as it will cause the entire bus to smell.
  • Keep the volume down on your headphones so you don't disturb other passengers.
  • Don't put your feet on the chair of the person in front of you.
  • Keep your items confined to your one seat.


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Don't push, shove and hit. Keep hands, head and other items inside the bus windows. Do not eat or drink on the bus. No food or drinks are allowed on the bus.

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But how safe is a bus? According to the National Safety Council public transportation is 10 times safer than other vehicle travel. The NSC study found that people who used buses or trains 40 times per year were 20 times less likely to be injured in a crash. Buses are safer than most modes of transportation.

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