A bus gate gives buses priority at a junction with traffic signals by holding other vehicles at a red light and allowing the bus to get ahead of queued traffic.
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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.
Broad Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between Sunday 10 September and Saturday 16 September 2023 in order to finish the second phase of the Birmingham Westside Metro extension. The second phase of the Birmingham Westside Metro extension opened in July 2022.
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.
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'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.