What is a bus gate?

A ‘Bus Gate’ is a short section of road blocked off to all traffic except buses, cycles and taxis (hackney carriages) as shown by appropriate signage.

What is a bus gate UK?

A bus gate is a short section of street in which only buses and other authorised vehicles can go through. There are warning signs of the bus lane or bus gate restriction ahead, and again, at the point where the restriction starts.

Can I go through a bus gate?

The bus gate between Sampson Street and Knighton Street operates weekdays as early as 5.30am for five hours till 10.30am and again 4-7pm with no exemptions other than buses and cycles. Taxis and motorbikes which normally use London bus lanes are also prohibited.

What is a bus gate lane?

A bus gate is a short section of road which only buses and authorised vehicles can go through as shown by appropriate signage.

What is the purpose of a bus gate?

A bus gate is a form of access restriction that allows only buses, cyclists, emergency vehicles and other limited exempt users to access certain sections of roads between specified times of day. They are not actual gates but will use cameras to prevent most traffic from going past a specific point on the road.

What vehicles can use a bus gate?

Vehicles that can use a bus lane

• Buses which have a minimum of 10 seats (including the driver)
• Licensed taxis (hackney carriages)
• Motorcycles (without side cars)
• Mopeds.
• Scooters.
• Tricycles (non-motorised, motorised under 450kg, not with side cars)
• Bicycles.

What is the fine for driving in a bus gate?

The typical penalty for driving in a bus lane is £130 in London and £70 outside the capital. Drivers who pay promptly can have their fine reduced by half. Many won’t know they’ve made a mistake until a brown paper envelope containing a penalty notice is dropped through their letterbox.

How many Metres can you travel in a bus lane UK?

The 20 metre rule – The guidelines for enforcement of bus lanes in London (and elsewhere) state that the operator should observe a vehicle travelling along a bus lane for at least 20 metres before he issues a Penalty Charge Notice.

When can you drive in a bus lane UK?

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.

Can you get points for bus lane?

Driving in a Bus Lane Fine But you won’t get any points on your licence if you drive in a bus lane by mistake. That means that you don’t have to worry about your mistake affecting your car insurance premium.

Does a bus lane camera flash?

Note that there is no camera flash to show that the camera has been activated when it detects a vehicle that is not permitted to drive in the bus lane.

How long does a PCN take to arrive?

If a PCN is not paid within 28 days, a Notice to Owner will be sent to the registered keeper of the vehicle. When a Notice to Owner has been sent, the PCN must be paid within 28 days or a Charge Certificate will be issued.

Does driving in a bus lane affect insurance?

You won’t receive any points on your license if you drive in a bus lane by mistake, and a PCN won’t affect your car insurance premium.

How much is the fine for driving in a bus lane in Colchester?

The Penalty Charge Notice for being in a bus lane is £60. If payment is received within 14 days of the notice date (which will appear on the PCN), the charge will be reduced to £30.