What happens if you cross 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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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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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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On a 2-lane street with lots of buses that means all other traffic is stopped so, usually, there is an extra lane for traffic turning right to the right of the bus lane. You are allowed to cross the bus lane (again, without disturbing bus traffic) in a designated crossing area.

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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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Most bus lanes operate at peak times only (typically 7.30am to 9.30am or 3.30pm to 6.00pm on Monday to Friday). Outside the hours of operation the lanes can be used by all traffic. The legislation for most bus lanes allows permitted taxis, motorcycles and bicycles to use bus lanes.

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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.

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Fines for breaching a regulation If 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.

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Answer. There is already an average of 12 cameras fitted to each modern bus in the fleet and these provide comprehensive views of the interior as well as the front of the vehicle and boarding and alighting areas. These are principally there to deter crime but can and do assist with the investigation of incidents.

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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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Rule 243 of the Highway Code says DO NOT stop or park in the following places: Near a school entrance. Anywhere you would prevent access for emergency services. At or near a bus/tram stop or taxi rank.

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However, if it has stopped and its red lights are flashing, then you must stop and wait until it resumes motion and turns off its lights. Unlawfully driving around one will result in fines, court costs and possibly even jail.

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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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